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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

What's keeping folks in South Carolina up at night as the election approaches? How do we compare to national attitudes? winthroppoll.substack.com/p/key-issues...

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Key Issues in Nation and South Carolina

The unequal economy, affordability concerns, and Iran

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

This is from between 21 and 23 years ago. I invited Sen. Lindsey Graham to speak with our students and after his talk, he took some time to chat with a few Pi Sigma Alpha (Poli Sci Honor Society) students seen here. And yes the PSA President is tiny - shorter rhan the Senator!

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Norman using the establishment v. firebrand/disruptor narrative. However, instead of mentioning “political games,” I wish it had said, “It’s the silly season, folks!”

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Graham is Proven.Conservative.Committed and Norman is Proven.Conservative.Fighter. Got it.

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Darline Graham & Ralph Norman will debate on Aug 18 for the SC GOP Senate nomination. Here’s a look at how they got to the stage and how they might move forward. open.substack.com/pub/winthrop...

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Buckle up, Buckeroo: Darline Graham v. Ralph Norman in the Special SC GOP Senate Primary Runoff

What is the path to victory for each?

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Darline Graham & Ralph Norman will debate on Aug 18 for the SC GOP Senate nomination. Here’s a look at how they got to the stage and how they might move forward. open.substack.com/pub/winthrop...

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Buckle up, Buckeroo: Darline Graham v. Ralph Norman in the Special SC GOP Senate Primary Runoff

What is the path to victory for each?

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The condensed campaign for the GOP Senate special primary runoff promises to be … interesting. What are the paths to victory for Darline Graham and Ralph Norman? open.substack.com/pub/winthrop...

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Buckle up, Buckeroo: Darline Graham v. Ralph Norman in the Special SC GOP Senate Primary Runoff

What is the path to victory for each?

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

This is a massive deal. A few state level candidates endorsed by Trump have lost their primaries but no candidate for *federal* office this cycle endorsed by Trump has lost their primary. Until now. Should be mentioned in every SCGOP Sen Primary story going forward www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...

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Rep. Andy Ogles loses his Republican primary in Tennessee

Ogles lost despite having President Donald Trump’s endorsement, NBC News projects. Former state Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher will be the GOP nominee.

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

In South Carolina, Republicans control all levels of government save the majority-minority 6th Congressional district. Yet, they describe the Democratic Party as better at “getting their way.” What’s going on? open.substack.com/pub/winthrop...

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The Depth (height?) of Republican Dominance in South Carolina and the Struggle Faced by Democrats

"We control absolutely every lever of power and have the majorities to do whatever we want ... Look out! The Democrats are about to take control!" - some Republican political consultant ... probably

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

In addition to the GOP special Senate primary in SC, I keep getting asked about Democrats’ chances in the general election. People need to understand the nature of current Republican dominance in South Carolina open.substack.com/pub/winthrop...

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The Depth (height?) of Republican Dominance in South Carolina and the Struggle Faced by Democrats

"We control absolutely every lever of power and have the majorities to do whatever we want ... Look out! The Democrats are about to take control!" - some Republican political consultant ... probably

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Lindsey Graham’s complex relationship with South Carolina Republicans and a slightly different look at his career on The Winthrop Poll Substack open.substack.com/pub/winthrop...

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SC Public Opinion and the Late Lindsey Graham

Senator Graham had a complicated relationship with his fellow South Carolina Republicans, to say the least.

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Opinion Today @opiniontoday.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Race, Politics, and Attitudes on the Confederate Flag: Flying the Confederate flag in the 1940s, 50s, & 60s sent a clear racial message and it wasn't a good one. How do we interpret its resurgence? (@huffmon.bsky.social) winthroppoll.substack.com/p/day-1-of-2...

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Race, Politics, and Attitudes on the Confederate Flag

Flying the confederate flag in the 1940s, 50s, & 60s sent a clear racial message and it wasn't a good one. What does that mean now that there's a bigger Dem/Gop than Black/White split about the flag?

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

On The Winthrop Poll Substack: some context on the confederate flag on the dome & grounds of the SC State House. Tomorrow, current attitudes towards the flag. Is it seen as “Heritage” or “Hate?” … yes. That’s tomorrow. Background up today. open.substack.com/pub/winthrop...

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Race, Politics, and Attitudes on the Confederate Flag

Flying the confederate flag in the 1940s, 50s, & 60s sent a clear racial message and it wasn't a good one. What does that mean now that there's a bigger Dem/Gop than Black/White split about the flag?

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The confederate flag is being marched through Washington DC by white supremacists and hoisted at run-of-the-mill political rallies. Today and Thursday, we look at the 20th century history of the flag (esp in contemporary SC) & attitudes towards it. winthroppoll.substack.com/p/day-1-of-2...

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Race, Politics, and Attitudes on the Confederate Flag

Flying the confederate flag in the 1940s, 50s, & 60s sent a clear racial message and it wasn't a good one. What does that mean now that there's a bigger Dem/Gop than Black/White split about the flag?

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

The NC Center for Politics & Public Service regularly surveys North Carolinians (among many other things). A recent post is in how unaffordable gas has become. A great deep dive & remember, repeated pain at the pump is an indirect indictment of poor public transportation. @ncpolitics.bsky.social

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Center for NC Politics & Public Service @ncpolitics.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The Pump Is Becoming a Political Pressure Point in North Carolina Gasoline is something voters experience every time they fill up. In a campaign increasingly defined by affordability, that everyday experience could have political consequences. #ncpol ncpoliticscenter.substack.com/p/the-pump-i...

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The Pump Is Becoming a Political Pressure Point in North Carolina

Gasoline is something voters experience every time they fill up. In a campaign increasingly defined by affordability, that everyday experience could have political consequences.

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Abortion has come up as a topic in the race to replace Lindsey Graham as the GOP nominee for US Senator. Here’s a look at how Republican attitudes on abortion in the SC general population (& gen pop as a whole)do not match those of likely special primary voters. open.substack.com/pub/winthrop...

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Abortion is Rising as a Topic in the GOP Race to Replace Lindsey Graham. Let's Look at Abortion Attitudes Among Conservatives in South Carolina

Identifying as Pro-Life and being a staunch opponent to abortion doesn't mean you oppose all abortions under different unique circumstances. That said, what matters is the opinion of the activists.

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

To be included in the Poll of Polls list, CNN requires proof of very strict methodology standards. Some big names here: Reuters, Ipsos, CBS, Washington Post, and Pew. Oh, and a friendly neighborhood survey center that just started doing national polling.

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Late Sen Lindsey Graham had a complicated relationship with SC Republicans. Multiple county parties censured him at one time or another. Here’s a deeper dive into public opinion of Sen Graham and a peek at his voting record, which helps explain things open.substack.com/pub/winthrop...

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SC Public Opinion and the Late Lindsey Graham

Senator Graham had a complicated relationship with his fellow South Carolina Republicans, to say the least.

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We have started a Substack! It’s a way to take deeper dives into our polls of South Carolina, the South, or the nation. This will go WAY beyond the headline coverage. Start by reading about us, then take a deep dive into SC opinion on late Sen. Lindsey Graham. winthroppoll.substack.com

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The Winthrop Poll | Scott Huffmon, PhD | Substack

Discussion of South Carolina, southern, and U.S. politics and political attitudes. Click to read The Winthrop Poll, by Scott Huffmon, PhD, a Substack publication. Launched 4 hours ago.

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

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The Winthrop Poll | Scott Huffmon, PhD | Substack

Discussion of South Carolina, southern, and U.S. politics and political attitudes. Click to read The Winthrop Poll, by Scott Huffmon, PhD, a Substack publication. Launched 4 hours ago.

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Don’t forget that Lindsey Graham seriously considered running for president in 2016. Neither the SC general population nor SC Republicans thought that was a great idea.

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

More confederate symbols and partisanship: the difference between GOP and Democrats on whether confederate flag is a symbol of racial conflict is larger than the difference between Blacks and Whites. This is true in the South, the nation as a whole, and our state (which kicked off the civil war)

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Confederate symbols and partisanship: the difference between Republicans and Democrats on leaving Confederate monuments just as they are is larger than the difference between Blacks and Whites. This is true in the South, the nation as a whole, and our state (which kicked off the civil war)

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Graham always had a complicated relationship w/ the hard core conservative wing of his party. This shows Graham’s approval across a 1-10 ideology scale. I show one from fall 2024 and fall 2025. Note how the highest approval is at 9 (2nd most conservative) and slightly dips at 10

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

A look back on Lindsey Graham’s SC general public approval ratings. Always “good enough” within his party until they unexpectedly skyrocketed. What happened? That poll was just after the Brett Kavenaugh hearings where Graham became Trump’s attack dog & won the hearts of the SCGOP

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Lindsey Graham’s approval in SC general population by partisanship over time with Tim Scott’s GOP approval for reference.

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Want to know why Lindsey Graham’s approval among general population GOP skyrocketed in our Oct 2018 poll? ‘Cuz this happened in Sept 2018 (skip to 50 seconds and then hang on) youtu.be/RTBxPPx62s4?...

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Michael Bitzer @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Seth McKee & @huffmon.bsky.social wrote "Lindsey Graham and Southern Politics in State & Nation" in which they "situate the political career of Graham within the broader milieu of the changing partisan dynamics of Congress, #scpol, and southern politics." static1.squarespace.com/static/62fff...

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Lindsey Graham’s approval in SC general population by partisanship over time with Tim Scott’s GOP approval for reference.

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

In South Carolina, it’s actually *Democrats* driving down acceptance of birthright citizenship for children born to those who immigrated here illegally. Still more than double SC Republicans, but significantly lower than Democrats nationally. Table 9c www.winthrop.edu/winthroppoll...

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May 2026 Winthrop Poll Results | Winthrop University

South Carolina General Population poll of 1434 (weighted) respondents (MOE +/-2.59)

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Winthrop Poll showed typical South Carolinian struggling with economy. How can this be when the economy seems to be doing well & spending is up? Likely answer is K shaped economy. Recovery in some industries but not others & among high income but not low www.winthrop.edu/winthroppoll...

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May 2026 Winthrop Poll Results | Winthrop University

South Carolina General Population poll of 1434 (weighted) respondents (MOE +/-2.59)

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

New Winthrop Poll results. South Carolinians struggling with the economy: www.winthrop.edu/winthroppoll...

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May 2026 Winthrop Poll Results | Winthrop University

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

FYI: New Winthrop Poll results Economic Struggles of South Carolinians **General Population** since people seem to be ignoring all citizens of late and only focusing on likely voters Also, Birthright Citizenship, and Confederate Monuments www.winthrop.edu/winthroppoll...

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May 2026 Winthrop Poll Results | Winthrop University

South Carolina General Population poll of #### (weighted) respondents (MOE +/-###)

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

A law was just passed in South Carolina to protect Confederate Monuments. We’ve asked the SC general public (not just “likely voters”) how they feel about that for *years* See the latest here: www.winthrop.edu/winthroppoll...

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May 2026 Winthrop Poll Results | Winthrop University

South Carolina General Population poll of #### (weighted) respondents (MOE +/-###)

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

If the people of South Carolina had been consulted before the legislation was passed requiring Confederate monuments to be left completely alone, 7 in 10 would have said they disagree with it. Table 11 here: www.winthrop.edu/winthroppoll...

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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

South Carolinians favor arts education but at lower rates than nationally. Tables 15-17: www.winthrop.edu/winthroppoll...

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May 2026 Winthrop Poll Results | Winthrop University

South Carolina General Population poll of 1434 (weighted) respondents (MOE +/-2.59)

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