On March 26, the South Carolina Democratic Party agreed to put Brian Doyle on its primary ballot as a candidate for U.S. House, 3rd district. Doyle, in the past, was convicted of a felony. On January 13, the party had said it would not let him file. Doyle had then sued the party, arguing that the U.S. Constitution does not permit the party to bar any candidate who is a member of the party and who meets the U.S. Constitutional requirements to be a member of Congress. The lawsuit had not yet reached any conclusion.
The party still hasn’t listed Doyle as a candidate on the party’s web page, but that may change.
Richard, since South Carolina does not permit registration by party, how can Mr. Doyle assert that he is a “member” of the South Carolina Democratic Party? Has he participated in local or state party affairs? Voted in Democratic primaries? I ask not because I think he should not be considered a member of the South Carolina Democratic Party, but to try to gauge how such assertions might be evaluated.
For example, the South Carolina Green Party has specific requirements to be considered a member of the party. Does the SCDP, and if so, did Mr. Doyle meet them is the question I suppose.
It’s just a matter of self-definition. Because he has no involvement with other parties, and because he holds himself as a Democrat, that’s what it takes.
Thanks Richard.
Which incumbent is NOT a political gerrymander party hack FELON ???