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Grand Old Party

I visited the GOP headquarters in Columbia, South Carolina today and had the opportunity to speak with Executive Director Hope Walker. She was very informative and shared a detailed breakdown of the various chairs and the important work they are doing within the organization. It was a great and insightful visit overall. 


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