(RepublicanDaily.org) – It’s not looking good for Democrats in local elections, primarily when former President Obama endorses them. There seems to be a red wave coming, and it just hit Columbia, South Carolina. Republican, well-established business owner and city council member Daniel Rickenmann beat Obama-endorsed Democrat Tameika Isaac Devine. Rickenmann will replace Steve Benjamin (D) as mayor and be the first Republican mayor in Columbia in three decades.
Columbia, SC has been led by Dem mayors for 30 years. @JoeBiden won this city by 30 points in 2020 and @BarackObama campaigned for the Democrat.
But last night, Republican @Rickenmann had a big win. The red wave is coming! https://t.co/F2r11Ky34v
— Rick Scott (@ScottforFlorida) November 17, 2021
Rickenmann has experience as a business owner in Columbia, which may be why he ran in part to push for a “more business-friendly” city. He ended with just 4% more of the vote than Devine. This Republican win is a warning bell for Democrats, notably since President Joe Biden won the county significantly during the 2020 election. They’re beginning to see the effects of pushing a radical agenda.
Audits had already been planned for some of the polls, citing issues with the election process. As a result, citizens of Columbia can most likely expect some form of at least a recount in the near future.
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