Spartanburg County Lines

An episode of the Frogmore Stew podcast, hosted by The Alliance Coalition, titled "Spartanburg County Lines" was published on February 14, 2024 and runs 27 minutes.

February 14, 2024 ·27m · Frogmore Stew

Summary

In this episode, Grace interviews Kathryne Harvey, the Chair of the Spartanburg Democratic Party. Spartanburg is one of the fastest-growing areas of the state with high investment levels. Harvey details her focus on local issues such as healthcare, economic development, and sensible growth that benefits the long-standing community. Harvey emphasizes the importance of elevating Democratic voices in the local political discourse of a highly Republican-dominated landscape and a focused approach on issues-based rather than a party-based strategy. 00:00 Introduction to Frogmore Stew 00:00 Meet Kathryn Harvey: Chair of the Spartanburg Democratic Party 01:15 Understanding Spartanburg County's Political Landscape 02:35 The Impact of Gerrymandering on Spartanburg County 03:28 Strategies for Engaging Voters and Building Candidates 04:41 The Role of Women and Moderates in Spartanburg Politics 05:38 Building Cross-Party Coalitions Around Issues 06:50 The Challenge of Representing Democrats in a Predominantly Red State 07:38 The Importance of Local Issues in Spartanburg County 07:59 The Influence of National Politics on Local Elections 09:02 The Role of the Democratic Party in Spartanburg's Growth 10:00 The Impact of Voter Turnout on Local Elections 11:47 The Challenge of Engaging with Voters Year-Round 13:54 The Importance of Running Democratic Candidates in Republican Dominated Districts 21:28 The Role of Religion in Spartanburg County Politics 23:47 The Long Game: Building a Democratic Presence in Spartanburg County 27:13 Conclusion and Farewell 27:37 Credits Copyright 2025 Grace Cowan The Poets of Rhythm - "South Carolina

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