Why do Democratic candidates in South Carolina have to work harder to win trust from voters? Former Governor Jim Hodges joins Frogmore Stew to explain why Democratic candidates in Republican leaning states carry the burden of proof and how campaigns succeed by focusing on education, health care, and affordability instead of national talking points. Drawing on his upset win in 1998 and his record in office, Hodges shares lessons about message discipline, bipartisan governing, and earning credibility across party lines. This conversation looks at what it takes to persuade voters and compete statewide in modern South Carolina politics.

00:00:00 Jim Hodges' Road to Governor

00:04:33 South Carolina Education Lottery

00:07:16 Campaign Messaging That Wins

00:14:03 Rising Health Care Cost in South Carolina

00:19:14 Democrats Winning in South Carolina

00:26:28 Honest Campaign Voter Outreach

00:30:42 South Carolina Election Outlook

Jim Hodges

Former Governor of South Carolina

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