@SamAaronSC

Follower of Jesus, Husband, Father, South Carolinian, Gamecock and avid golf enjoyer. @SCPolicyCouncil Research Director @UofSC Alum (takes=mine)

 Cola, SC
Joined June 2013
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ICYMI: Last week, my op-ed in National Review made the case for a responsible, surplus-driven budget framework that states should use to deliver meaningful income tax relief. 👇 Read it here: nationalreview.com/2025/12/t…

The Budget Crunch Is Coming. States Must Adjust Their Spending Accordingly | National Review

The trend toward budget shortfalls is unmistakable.

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It's interesting that 51% of Democrats strongly support expanding the Education Scholarship Trust Fund. This could offer a path for bipartisan support of school choice expansion next session.
South Carolina Policy Council
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BREAKING: More Democrats (84%) support expanding the Education Scholarship Trust Fund in South Carolina than Republicans (72%).
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Nearly 2/3rds of South Carolina support eliminating the income tax. Only 20% oppose elimination.
South Carolina Policy Council
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BREAKING: New poll results show that 65% of South Carolina voters support eliminating the state income tax
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MEDIA RELEASE: The South Carolina Policy Council has released its 2026 Fall Poll Access the full poll here: scpolicycouncil.org/the_sout…
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One of the more interesting results on property tax exemptions for seniors from @scpolicycouncil’s latest poll. The poll asked if property tax exemptions should favor seniors, young people, or treat all taxpayers the same. Young people (ages 18-34) favored an equal policy at 48%, with only 21% saying young people should receive an exemption and 6% favoring senior exemptions. Seniors (ages 65+) favored senior exemptions at 48%, with 30% favoring equal treatment and just 2% favoring exemptions for young people. All age groups except 65+ had a majority supporting an equal policy. There’s a lesson in there. CC: @GreenPlusAnE @esaagar
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#BREAKING: New @scpolicycouncil poll gives insight in SC Senate, Gov race: SENATE Darline Graham - 47% Annie Andrews - 46% Other - 3% Undecided - 4% GOVERNOR Alan Wilson - 51% Jermaine Johnson - 41% Other - 2% Undecided - 5% (MOE +/- 3.21) Full poll released tomorrow.
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Seeing all the Tennessee fans just completely distraught on here has been the highlight of my weekend
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Sam Aaron retweeted
Matt Barrie@MattBarrieOct 24
#Cocktober
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Dylan Stewart is worth every dollar that NIL collective is paying him
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Heath Cline@heathradioOct 24
Not sure how Conor Stallions caused Tennessee to blow that 4th down opportunity and then give up the fumble forcing sack to Dylan Stewart, but I’m sure some Vol fans will figure it out.
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GAMECOCKS WIN
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Fought til the end 💪
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"Our Country was founded on the view that a correct understanding of the nature of God and the human person is critical to preserving the liberty that we so enjoy." —Clarence Thomas 100%
LifeNews.com
@LifeNewsHQOct 23
Justice Clarence Thomas celebrates 35 years on the Supreme Court today. Congratulations!
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South Carolina ranks 6th nationally in defending against federal overreach. In 2023 S.C. was ranked 3rd. Read more on the state’s strengths and areas to improve federalism ⬇️ scpolicycouncil.org/south_ca…

South Carolina ranks sixth in 2026 Federalism Scorecard

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Make South Carolina a state filled with South Carolinians again.
Michael Kruse
@michaelkruseOct 14
Almost 70,000 students applied last year, and almost 80 percent of them are from out-of-state, @jdawsey1 says of @UofSC. wsj.com/politics/elections/i…

I Went Home to South Carolina to Ask Young Voters About Trump and the Economy

Watch as a WSJ reporter visits his college town—where the University of South Carolina is booming, but students are worried about their futures.

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THE GAMECOCKS WIN!
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Today, we are all Gamecock fans
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Josh Pate on the Braves:
Josh Brown@RhubarbBrownOct 7
The key to the Braves winnig tonight will come down to runs. If they can limit the Dodgers from scoring, while scoring more than them, they'll win Game 4 and force a Game 5.
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Funniest headline yet, if we’re being honest.
Brad Crawford
@BCrawford247Oct 4
Kentucky dropped out of the AP Top 25 after its win over South Carolina.
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Fire Shane Beamer tonight
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