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So often, people tell me that they find politics today to be too divisive, unnecessarily grating and downright frustrating. Believe me, I get it. But now more than ever, I hope that people can see what I see: That politics is about people. #scpol
Right now, lots of people with lots of ideas are trying to figure out how to respond to the novel coronavirus. It& #39;s THE issue at every level: candidates, mayors, city councils, town councils, state legislatures, governors, congress, and the White House. #scpol
This virus is upending every aspect of our politics and our lives. And politics isn& #39;t separate from the "real world." It is very much at the center of it. And so, from either my couch, kitchen table or bed, I write the Palmetto Politics newsletter with this in mind. #scpol
I& #39;m lucky to be supported by a newsroom that sees the value in a daily digital product devoted to South Carolina politics. It& #39;s a space where I get to share news about everything on the politics beat, whether it& #39;s campaigns, policy, or big questions that impact us all. #scpol
Though most mornings my name appears at the top of the newsletter, make no mistake: Everything in the email is a team effort, and our political team both here in Charleston and Columbia is a force. We seek truth, demand answers and work like hell to do it well. #scpol
Politics gets a bad reputation for being cold and heartless. And yes, sometimes that descriptor can be fitting. Politics is cut-throat. By design, it thrives on who wins and who loses. But I go back to people. To me, it always goes back to people. #scpol
People decide who wins elections. People elected to these roles make hard choices about what should happen in times of crisis, like this one. It& #39;s people who ask questions and demand accountability when one of those choices veers away from what they want to see happen. #scpol
Yes, it is a trying time for all of us. It& #39;s been a challenge to adjust to this new, temporary normal as a political reporter. But it& #39;s also been an honor to rise to this challenge and to be able to share important news with readers like you who care. #scpol
On that note, I would kindly ask that you subscribe to our *free* Palmetto Politics newsletter to stay informed about how South Carolina is responding to this unprecedented virus. Thank you for your time and your support. Subscribe here + share: http://bit.ly/2NjIovP ">https://bit.ly/2NjIovP&q... #scpol
