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Christopher Damian Des Marais

South Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 2 • Party: Libertarian

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  • Christopher Damian Des Marais is listed as a candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 2.

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  • Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Taxes and spending: He wants ever-increasing, obscene, military budgets which we would not need if we kept our nose out of everyone else’s business.
  • Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: WANNA SOUND OFF? Got something you’d like to say in response to one of our articles? Or an issue you’d like to address proactively? We have an open microphone policy! Submit your letter to the editor (or guest column) via ema
  • Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: Are Two South Carolina Senators Trampling on our First Amendment Rights? "We have an obligation as a state to speak out..."... dick cheney Donald Trump George W. Bush Iran War Lindsey Graham MAGA Neoliberal politics SC politi

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Cost of living

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Touches Economic opportunity, Fair taxation; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Filing to close soon for South Carolina primaries | News | upstatetoday.com

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Election integrity

“Forgot your password? I came across an article in The Bulwark recently arguing that Democrats need to run more “hot” candidates in order to win elections. And to support this claim, they cited research suggesting that voters tend to trust more attractive people. On the surface, it’s provocative. Maybe even a little uncomfortable. But not entirely surprising, because politics has never been immune to perception, presence, or the subtle ways we make snap judgments about who feels “electable.” But here’s what was interesting – almost every example they gave was a man. And if it was a woman, there was a sense of hesitancy talking about it. And that’s where the argument starts to fall apart. Because when a man is attractive and charismatic, we don’t question it—we reward it. We call him “relatable,” “dynamic,” “a strong candidate.” His presence becomes an asset. His confidence reads as leadership. But when a woman shows up with that same presence — polished, confident, self-assured — suddenly the language shifts.”

Touches Government transparency, Institutional accountability; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • FITSForum: Dems 'Hotness' Problem is a Double Standard Problem - FITSNews

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Taxes and spending

“What if the key to winning was to run more “hot” people? The idea that the Democratic party has a hotness deficit it needs to address has come up repeatedly in conversations I’ve had over the past few months as I’ve talked to strategists about what the party can do to improve how it’s perceived. Yes, they say, Democrats need to shed litmus tests, put aside purity politics, and drop the academic-sounding language. But they also would benefit from simply having more thirst-traps on the ticket, more candidates who could make voters swoon. “It’s easier to elect hot people. America is a superficial nation, and we want our politicians—especially those that are representing us on an international stage, as the number-one world power—to be hot, to look good,” said Yemisi Egbewole, the former Biden White House press office chief of staff, adding that this had become a “foundational brunch time conversation” among the D.C. Democratic class. “We are drawn to attractive people. That’s just science.””

Touches Fiscal responsibility, Fair taxation; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Thirst Traps Over Think Tanks: Dems Want Hotter Candidates on the Ballot

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Jobs and economy

“5071 and Fix Our Roads - FITSNews "Not one provision in this bill ensures that South Carolina's Department of Transportation will do its job better tomorrow than it does today..." Post to Tumblr”

Touches Economic opportunity, Small business support; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Post to Tumblr - Preview

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Campaign promises

Cost of living

Christopher Damian Des Marais's upstatetoday.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: How would you like to pay? I Agree to the Subscription Terms of Use. This service will be automatically renewed and your credit card billed once it nears expiration. Secure transaction. Secure transaction. Cancel anytime. × You're all set! Thank you

“How would you like to pay? I Agree to the Subscription Terms of Use. This service will be automatically renewed and your credit card billed once it nears expiration. Secure transaction. Secure transaction. Cancel anytime. × You're all set! Thank you . Your gift purchase was successful! Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Rate: Begins: Transaction ID: A receipt was sent to your email. OK × An error occurred This offer is currently unavailable. Close” • Filing to close soon for South Carolina primaries | News | upstatetoday.com

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Election integrity

Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Election integrity: Forgot your password? I came across an article in The Bulwark recently arguing that Democrats need to run more “hot” candidates in order to win elections. And to support this claim, they cited research suggesting that

“Forgot your password? I came across an article in The Bulwark recently arguing that Democrats need to run more “hot” candidates in order to win elections. And to support this claim, they cited research suggesting that voters tend to trust more attractive people. On the surface, it’s provocative. Maybe even a little uncomfortable. But not entirely surprising, because politics has never been immune to perception, presence, or the subtle ways we make snap judgments about who feels “electable.” But here’s what was interesting – almost every example they gave was a man. And if it was a woman, there was a sense of hesitancy talking about it. And that’s where the argument starts to fall apart. Because when a man is attractive and charismatic, we don’t question it—we reward it. We call him “relatable,” “dynamic,” “a strong candidate.” His presence becomes an asset. His confidence reads as leadership. But when a woman shows up with that same presence — polished, confident, self-assured — suddenly the language shifts.” • FITSForum: Dems 'Hotness' Problem is a Double Standard Problem - FITSNews

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Taxes and spending

Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Taxes and spending: What if the key to winning was to run more “hot” people? The idea that the Democratic party has a hotness deficit it needs to address has come up repeatedly in conversations I’ve had over the past few months as I’ve t

“What if the key to winning was to run more “hot” people? The idea that the Democratic party has a hotness deficit it needs to address has come up repeatedly in conversations I’ve had over the past few months as I’ve talked to strategists about what the party can do to improve how it’s perceived. Yes, they say, Democrats need to shed litmus tests, put aside purity politics, and drop the academic-sounding language. But they also would benefit from simply having more thirst-traps on the ticket, more candidates who could make voters swoon. “It’s easier to elect hot people. America is a superficial nation, and we want our politicians—especially those that are representing us on an international stage, as the number-one world power—to be hot, to look good,” said Yemisi Egbewole, the former Biden White House press office chief of staff, adding that this had become a “foundational brunch time conversation” among the D.C. Democratic class. “We are drawn to attractive people. That’s just science.”” • Thirst Traps Over Think Tanks: Dems Want Hotter Candidates on the Ballot

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Cost of living

Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: But what if the answer is so primal, so shallow, so inherently biological that to hear it out loud would make you uncomfortably chuckle?

“But what if the answer is so primal, so shallow, so inherently biological that to hear it out loud would make you uncomfortably chuckle?” • Thirst Traps Over Think Tanks: Dems Want Hotter Candidates on the Ballot

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Jobs and economy

Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Jobs and economy: 5071 and Fix Our Roads - FITSNews "Not one provision in this bill ensures that South Carolina's Department of Transportation will do its job better tomorrow than it does today..." Post to Tumblr

“5071 and Fix Our Roads - FITSNews "Not one provision in this bill ensures that South Carolina's Department of Transportation will do its job better tomorrow than it does today..." Post to Tumblr” • Post to Tumblr - Preview

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Policy plans

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Policy plans

Civil liberties and privacy

Christopher Damian Des Marais's southcarolinapublicradio.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: Forgot password? We’ve emailed a one-time link to your primary email address Click on the link to sign in instantly to your LinkedIn account. If you don’t see the email in your inbox, check your spam folder. Resend email Back New t

“Forgot password? We’ve emailed a one-time link to your primary email address Click on the link to sign in instantly to your LinkedIn account. If you don’t see the email in your inbox, check your spam folder. Resend email Back New to LinkedIn? Join now Agree & Join LinkedIn LinkedIn © 2026 User Agreement Your California Privacy Choices Community Guidelines Copyright Policy Send Feedback Language العربية (Arabic) বাংলা (Bangla) Čeština (Czech) Dansk (Danish) Deutsch (German) Ελληνικά (Greek) English (English) Español (Spanish) فارسی (Persian) Suomi (Finnish) Français (French) हिंदी (Hindi) Magyar (Hungarian) Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian) Italiano (Italian) עברית (Hebrew) 日本語 (Japanese) 한국어 (Korean) मराठी (Marathi) Bahasa Malaysia (Malay) Nederlands (Dutch) Norsk (Norwegian) ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi) Polski (Polish) Português (Portuguese) Română (Romanian) Русский (Russian) Svenska (Swedish) తెలుగు (Telugu) ภาษาไทย (Thai)” • LinkedIn Login, Sign in | LinkedIn

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Civil liberties and privacy

Christopher Damian Des Marais's southcarolinapublicradio.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: We don’t recognize that email. Did you mean {:emailSuggestion} ? We’ll send a verification code to this email or phone number if it matches an existing LinkedIn account. Next or Back LinkedIn © 2026 User Agreement Your California P

“We don’t recognize that email. Did you mean {:emailSuggestion} ? We’ll send a verification code to this email or phone number if it matches an existing LinkedIn account. Next or Back LinkedIn © 2026 User Agreement Your California Privacy Choices Community Guidelines Copyright Policy Send Feedback Language العربية (Arabic) বাংলা (Bangla) Čeština (Czech) Dansk (Danish) Deutsch (German) Ελληνικά (Greek) English (English) Español (Spanish) فارسی (Persian) Suomi (Finnish) Français (French) हिंदी (Hindi) Magyar (Hungarian) Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian) Italiano (Italian) עברית (Hebrew) 日本語 (Japanese) 한국어 (Korean) मराठी (Marathi) Bahasa Malaysia (Malay) Nederlands (Dutch) Norsk (Norwegian) ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi) Polski (Polish) Português (Portuguese) Română (Romanian) Русский (Russian) Svenska (Swedish) తెలుగు (Telugu) ภาษาไทย (Thai) Tagalog (Tagalog) Türkçe (Turkish) Українська (Ukrainian) Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese) 简体中文 (Chinese (Simplified)) 正體中文 (Chinese (Traditional))” • Reset Password | LinkedIn

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Taxes and spending

Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Taxes and spending: WANNA SOUND OFF? Got something you’d like to say in response to one of our articles? Or an issue you’d like to address proactively? We have an open microphone policy! Submit your letter to the editor (or guest column)

“WANNA SOUND OFF? Got something you’d like to say in response to one of our articles? Or an issue you’d like to address proactively? We have an open microphone policy! Submit your letter to the editor (or guest column) via email HERE . Got a tip for a story? CLICK HERE . Got a technical question or a glitch to report? CLICK HERE . *** Subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here… ***** democrats republicans Side Share 0 previous post Upstate Attorney at Center of Dispensary Trafficking Case next post Embattled S.C. Senator, Gubernatorial Candidate Escalates Legal Drama Related posts POLITICS Hearing Set For South Carolina’s Controversial Health Czar by Will Folks Will Folks March 17, 2025 March 19, 2025 DC News Flash: The Government Has A Spending Problem by FITSNews FITSNews October 7, 2013 December 19, 2022 DC As Independents Rise … by Letters Letters January 12, 2015 December 19, 2022 7 comments” • FITSForum: Dems 'Hotness' Problem is a Double Standard Problem - FITSNews

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Government transparency

Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Government transparency: And what is your legislature doing about it? Support FITSNews … SUBSCRIBE! *** Let me be clear: This bill does not fix our roads. Not one mile. Not one pothole. Not one dangerous curve. Instead, it is a sprawling

“And what is your legislature doing about it? Support FITSNews … SUBSCRIBE! *** Let me be clear: This bill does not fix our roads. Not one mile. Not one pothole. Not one dangerous curve. Instead, it is a sprawling, five-part piece of legislation that pretends to be reform while avoiding the one thing that actually matters: accountability. This bill claims to “reorganize” the S.C. Department of Transportation ( SCDOT ). It does not . It shuffles boxes on an org chart, but it does not create a single clear line of accountability from the Governor to the Secretary to the people responsible for fixing your roads. And without accountability, nothing changes. I’ve spent three years digging into this system — from the top levels of leadership all the way down to the men and women tasked with fixing potholes. Here’s what I’ve learned: No one is truly responsible. And when no one is responsible, nothing gets fixed . *** RELATED | MORE EXPENSIVE FAILURE” • FITSForum: Speak Up, South Carolina — Kill H. 5071 and Fix Our Roads - FITSNews

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Healthcare

Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: Forgot your password? Every day at my brokerage, The Insurance Source, I sit across the desk from seniors trying to navigate their healthcare options. Many of them tell me one of the most important things they value is CHOICE

“Forgot your password? Every day at my brokerage, The Insurance Source, I sit across the desk from seniors trying to navigate their healthcare options. Many of them tell me one of the most important things they value is CHOICE. They want the freedom and the flexibility to select a plan that feels like it fits THEM, not a “one size fits all” kinda scheme. More than ever, Medicare Advantage plans are giving Medicare beneficiaries that very choice. Older Americans are actively choosing Medicare Advantage (MA) over traditional fee-for-service Medicare because it can consistently deliver better care, lower costs, and peace of mind. Its dependability is why so many South Carolina seniors living on fixed incomes rely on it. In my experience helping clients find the best coverage, MA plans can offer incredible value. Enrollees could save an average of $3,400 a year on premium costs while also providing essential supplemental benefits like dental, vision, hearing, and even care coordination.” • FITSForum: Senator Scott Leading on Medicare Advantage - FITSNews

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100% coverage • medium confidence

Healthcare

support • medium confidence

8 evidence items across 8 sources. Strongest source: Local journalism. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.

Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: Did Duncan have a pebble in his shoe as well? I mean if Todd is busy I am sure there are a few others that could help a boy out….. Reply PGT Beauregard III Top fan April 1, 2026 at 12:42 pm Replaced one drunk for anothe

Cost of living / housing

support • medium confidence

5 evidence items across 5 sources. Strongest source: Local journalism. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.

Christopher Damian Des Marais's fitsnews.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: Did Duncan have a pebble in his shoe as well? I mean if Todd is busy I am sure there are a few others that could help a boy out….. Reply PGT Beauregard III Top fan April 1, 2026 at 12:42 pm Replaced one drunk for another one. Reply Leave a Comment Cancel

Taxes and spending

oppose • medium confidence

5 evidence items across 4 sources. Strongest source: Local journalism. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.

Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Taxes and spending: WANNA SOUND OFF? Got something you’d like to say in response to one of our articles? Or an issue you’d like to address proactively? We have an open microphone policy! Submit your letter to the editor (or guest column)

Jobs and economy

support • medium confidence

5 evidence items across 5 sources. Strongest source: Local journalism. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.

Christopher Damian Des Marais's southcarolinapublicradio.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Jobs and economy: Does he miss debates? McMaster also weighed in on S. 922 , legislation passed by the Senate mainly dealing with gubernatorial appointments but a bill that also would effectively fire his pick to lead the state public health department, Dr. Ed

Education

oppose • low confidence

1 evidence item across 1 source. Strongest source: Party platform. Evidence tier: 4 — Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available.

Christopher Damian Des Marais's Libertarian affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Public education funding; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Public safety / crime

oppose • medium confidence

3 evidence items across 3 sources. Strongest source: Local journalism. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.

Christopher Damian Des Marais's wsnwradio.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Public safety: What’s New? Oconee Republican Party Chairman Barry Sanders said his thoughts and prayers are with the party’s candidate for re-election to the House. Sanders reacted to the news of the arrest, stating that the party hopes Duncan gets the help he needs. Accordi

Immigration

support • low confidence

1 evidence item across 1 source. Strongest source: Party platform. Evidence tier: 4 — Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available.

Christopher Damian Des Marais's Libertarian affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Pathway citizenship legal immigration; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Civil liberties and privacy

support • medium confidence

4 evidence items across 4 sources. Strongest source: Local journalism. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.

Christopher Damian Des Marais's southcarolinapublicradio.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: Forgot password? We’ve emailed a one-time link to your primary email address Click on the link to sign in instantly to your LinkedIn account. If you don’t see the email in your inbox, check your spam folder. Resend email Back New t

Elections and democracy

support • medium confidence

7 evidence items across 6 sources. Strongest source: Local journalism. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.

Christopher Damian Des Marais's fitsnews.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Election integrity: Forgot your password? by WILL FOLKS *** First-term South Carolina state representative Adam Duncan – who ousted one of the Palmetto State’s longest-serving incumbents during the 2024 election cycle – was arrested on Monday (March 30, 2026

Environment and energy

oppose • low confidence

1 evidence item across 1 source. Strongest source: Party platform. Evidence tier: 4 — Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available.

Christopher Damian Des Marais's Libertarian affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Clean energy climate and environment; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Abortion and reproductive rights

support • low confidence

1 evidence item across 1 source. Strongest source: Party platform. Evidence tier: 4 — Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available.

Christopher Damian Des Marais's Libertarian affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Abortion and reproductive rights; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Guns

oppose • low confidence

1 evidence item across 1 source. Strongest source: Party platform. Evidence tier: 4 — Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available.

Christopher Damian Des Marais's Libertarian affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Gun safety background checks and red flag laws; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Unknown issue axes: 0. Tier 4 starts from party fallback; higher-tier evidence replaces it when available.

Issue-by-issue agreement

12 user positions vs. 12 candidate positions

Rows are grouped by candidate source-data tier first, then sorted as agreed, disagreed, and unknown. Unknown stays unknown when either side has no usable issue position. Radical anti-vibes technology.

No comparable agreement yet • 0 agreed • 0 disagreed • 12 unknown

User issue coverage

0/12

Candidate issue coverage

12/12

Comparable positions

0/12

Overall agreement

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Tier 1 — direct policy, questionnaire, or voting evidence

7 issues

Civil liberties and privacy

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

medium confidence • 4 evidence items

Source: Local journalism

Agreement

N/A

Christopher Damian Des Marais's southcarolinapublicradio.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: Forgot password? We’ve emailed a one-time link to your primary email address Click on the link to sign in instantly to your LinkedIn account. If you don’t see the email in your inbox, check your spam folder. Resend email Back New t

Cost of living / housing

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

medium confidence • 5 evidence items

Source: Local journalism

Agreement

N/A

Christopher Damian Des Marais's fitsnews.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: Did Duncan have a pebble in his shoe as well? I mean if Todd is busy I am sure there are a few others that could help a boy out….. Reply PGT Beauregard III Top fan April 1, 2026 at 12:42 pm Replaced one drunk for another one. Reply Leave a Comment Cancel

Elections and democracy

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

medium confidence • 7 evidence items

Source: Local journalism

Agreement

N/A

Christopher Damian Des Marais's fitsnews.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Election integrity: Forgot your password? by WILL FOLKS *** First-term South Carolina state representative Adam Duncan – who ousted one of the Palmetto State’s longest-serving incumbents during the 2024 election cycle – was arrested on Monday (March 30, 2026

Healthcare

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

medium confidence • 8 evidence items

Source: Local journalism

Agreement

N/A

Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: Did Duncan have a pebble in his shoe as well? I mean if Todd is busy I am sure there are a few others that could help a boy out….. Reply PGT Beauregard III Top fan April 1, 2026 at 12:42 pm Replaced one drunk for anothe

Jobs and economy

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

medium confidence • 5 evidence items

Source: Local journalism

Agreement

N/A

Christopher Damian Des Marais's southcarolinapublicradio.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Jobs and economy: Does he miss debates? McMaster also weighed in on S. 922 , legislation passed by the Senate mainly dealing with gubernatorial appointments but a bill that also would effectively fire his pick to lead the state public health department, Dr. Ed

Public safety / crime

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Oppose

medium confidence • 3 evidence items

Source: Local journalism

Agreement

N/A

Christopher Damian Des Marais's wsnwradio.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Public safety: What’s New? Oconee Republican Party Chairman Barry Sanders said his thoughts and prayers are with the party’s candidate for re-election to the House. Sanders reacted to the news of the arrest, stating that the party hopes Duncan gets the help he needs. Accordi

Taxes and spending

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Oppose

medium confidence • 5 evidence items

Source: Local journalism

Agreement

N/A

Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Taxes and spending: WANNA SOUND OFF? Got something you’d like to say in response to one of our articles? Or an issue you’d like to address proactively? We have an open microphone policy! Submit your letter to the editor (or guest column)

Tier 4 — party-platform fallback

5 issues

Abortion and reproductive rights

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

low confidence • 1 evidence item

Source: Party platform

Agreement

N/A

Christopher Damian Des Marais's Libertarian affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Abortion and reproductive rights; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Education

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Oppose

low confidence • 1 evidence item

Source: Party platform

Agreement

N/A

Christopher Damian Des Marais's Libertarian affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Public education funding; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Environment and energy

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Oppose

low confidence • 1 evidence item

Source: Party platform

Agreement

N/A

Christopher Damian Des Marais's Libertarian affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Clean energy climate and environment; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Guns

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Oppose

low confidence • 1 evidence item

Source: Party platform

Agreement

N/A

Christopher Damian Des Marais's Libertarian affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Gun safety background checks and red flag laws; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Immigration

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

low confidence • 1 evidence item

Source: Party platform

Agreement

N/A

Christopher Damian Des Marais's Libertarian affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Pathway citizenship legal immigration; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Voting record consistency

N/A

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Current polling numbers

South Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 2

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Evidence record

Claims linked to sources

42 claims
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Issue: Cost of living

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Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Election integrity: Forgot your password? I came across an article in The Bulwark recently arguing that Democrats need to run more “hot” candidates in order to win elections. And to support this claim, they cited research suggesting that

Issue: Election integrity

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“Forgot your password? I came across an article in The Bulwark recently arguing that Democrats need to run more “hot” candidates in order to win elections. And to support this claim, they cited research suggesting that voters tend to trust more attractive people. On the surface, it’s provocative. Maybe even a little uncomfortable. But not entirely surprising, because politics has never been immune to perception, presence, or the subtle ways we make snap judgments about who feels “electable.” But here’s what was interesting – almost every example they gave was a man. And if it was a woman, there was a sense of hesitancy talking about it. And that’s where the argument starts to fall apart. Because when a man is attractive and charismatic, we don’t question it—we reward it. We call him “relatable,” “dynamic,” “a strong candidate.” His presence becomes an asset. His confidence reads as leadership. But when a woman shows up with that same presence — polished, confident, self-assured — suddenly the language shifts.”
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Taxes and spending: What if the key to winning was to run more “hot” people? The idea that the Democratic party has a hotness deficit it needs to address has come up repeatedly in conversations I’ve had over the past few months as I’ve t

Issue: Taxes and spending

Fiscal responsibilityFair taxation
“What if the key to winning was to run more “hot” people? The idea that the Democratic party has a hotness deficit it needs to address has come up repeatedly in conversations I’ve had over the past few months as I’ve talked to strategists about what the party can do to improve how it’s perceived. Yes, they say, Democrats need to shed litmus tests, put aside purity politics, and drop the academic-sounding language. But they also would benefit from simply having more thirst-traps on the ticket, more candidates who could make voters swoon. “It’s easier to elect hot people. America is a superficial nation, and we want our politicians—especially those that are representing us on an international stage, as the number-one world power—to be hot, to look good,” said Yemisi Egbewole, the former Biden White House press office chief of staff, adding that this had become a “foundational brunch time conversation” among the D.C. Democratic class. “We are drawn to attractive people. That’s just science.””
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: But what if the answer is so primal, so shallow, so inherently biological that to hear it out loud would make you uncomfortably chuckle?

Issue: Cost of living

Economic opportunityFair taxation
“But what if the answer is so primal, so shallow, so inherently biological that to hear it out loud would make you uncomfortably chuckle?”
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Jobs and economy: 5071 and Fix Our Roads - FITSNews "Not one provision in this bill ensures that South Carolina's Department of Transportation will do its job better tomorrow than it does today..." Post to Tumblr

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Economic opportunitySmall business support
“5071 and Fix Our Roads - FITSNews "Not one provision in this bill ensures that South Carolina's Department of Transportation will do its job better tomorrow than it does today..." Post to Tumblr”
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's fitsnews.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: Did Duncan have a pebble in his shoe as well? I mean if Todd is busy I am sure there are a few others that could help a boy out….. Reply PGT Beauregard III Top fan April 1, 2026 at 12:42 pm Replaced one drunk for another one. Reply Leave a Comment Cancel

Issue: Cost of living

Economic opportunityFair taxation
“Did Duncan have a pebble in his shoe as well? I mean if Todd is busy I am sure there are a few others that could help a boy out….. Reply PGT Beauregard III Top fan April 1, 2026 at 12:42 pm Replaced one drunk for another one. Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Latest News Javeayah Harris Investigation Takes Another Horrific Turn Jenn Wood July 9, 2026 July 9, 2026 July 9, 2026 July 9, 2026 0 Authorities recover the four-year-old's remains, announce new charges against both parents and... Deadly ‘Catch and Release’ Still Alive and Well in South Carolina FITSNews July 9, 2026 July 9, 2026 July 9, 2026 July 9, 2026 0 Chuck Wright’s Co-Defendants Sentenced As Corruption Case Nears Its End Jenn Wood July 9, 2026 July 9, 2026 July 9, 2026 July 9, 2026 0 Days After Being Jilted by Its First Choice, Clemson Taps New Leader Will Folks July 9, 2026 July 9, 2026”
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's southcarolinapublicradio.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Jobs and economy: Does he miss debates? McMaster also weighed in on S. 922 , legislation passed by the Senate mainly dealing with gubernatorial appointments but a bill that also would effectively fire his pick to lead the state public health department, Dr. Ed

Issue: Jobs and economy

Economic opportunitySmall business support
“Does he miss debates? McMaster also weighed in on S. 922 , legislation passed by the Senate mainly dealing with gubernatorial appointments but a bill that also would effectively fire his pick to lead the state public health department, Dr. Edward Simmer. Simmer, who previously was the director over the former health and environmental department, has been serving public health as an interim director ever since the former agency was split into two. The Senate Medical Affairs Committee declined to move his nomination forward last year, and in March the Senate passed legislation giving Simmer his final day of May 14, the last day of session. McMaster has continuously stood by his nominee, as recently to reporters as Tuesday. “I think the criticism of him is inaccurate. I think he's done a good job, and his time under the present law will be up sometime in the fall anyway," McMaster said. "I think this is unnecessary.””
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: Did Duncan have a pebble in his shoe as well? I mean if Todd is busy I am sure there are a few others that could help a boy out….. Reply PGT Beauregard III Top fan April 1, 2026 at 12:42 pm Replaced one drunk for anothe

Issue: Healthcare

Healthcare access
“Did Duncan have a pebble in his shoe as well? I mean if Todd is busy I am sure there are a few others that could help a boy out….. Reply PGT Beauregard III Top fan April 1, 2026 at 12:42 pm Replaced one drunk for another one. Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Latest News Wes Climer: Stop Forcing Taxpayers to Pay Twice for the Same Healthcare FITSForum April 26, 2026 April 26, 2026 April 26, 2026 April 26, 2026 1,204 "A hidden tax on every South Carolina family..."... South Carolina Family Court: ‘Ring Around the Rosie’ FITSForum April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026 14 Carolina Kitchen Confidential: CORE 450 Erin Parrott April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026 3 33 Dogs Rescued, Two Charged In Horry County Dogfighting Bust Erin Parrott April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026 2”
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Infrastructure: Telegram: Share Web Page Download https://3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io/2026/04/13/fitsforum-speak-up-south-carolina-kill-h-5071-and-fix-our-roads/ Share

Issue: Infrastructure

Infrastructure reliability
“Telegram: Share Web Page Download https://3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io/2026/04/13/fitsforum-speak-up-south-carolina-kill-h-5071-and-fix-our-roads/ Share”
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's southcarolinapublicradio.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: Forgot password? We’ve emailed a one-time link to your primary email address Click on the link to sign in instantly to your LinkedIn account. If you don’t see the email in your inbox, check your spam folder. Resend email Back New t

Issue: Civil liberties and privacy

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Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: Forgot your password? FITSForum: Speak Up, South Carolina — Kill H. 5071 and Fix Our Roads FITSForum April 13, 2026 April 15, 2026 by FITSForum April 13, 2026 April 15, 2026 "Not one provision in this bill ensures that South

Issue: Healthcare

Healthcare access
“Forgot your password? FITSForum: Speak Up, South Carolina — Kill H. 5071 and Fix Our Roads FITSForum April 13, 2026 April 15, 2026 by FITSForum April 13, 2026 April 15, 2026 "Not one provision in this bill ensures that South Carolina's Department of Transportation will do its job better tomorrow than it does today..."... deficit spending government accountability H. 5071 Joe White roads S.C. Department of Transportation SC infrastructure SCDOT South Carolina Debt South Carolina Infrastructure South Carolina Roads FITSForum: Senator Scott Leading on Medicare Advantage FITSForum April 6, 2026 April 8, 2026 by FITSForum April 6, 2026 April 8, 2026 "Senator Scott is helping to ensure that the program remains a high-quality, efficient program that puts patients first."... Donald Trump Guy Furay Joe Biden Medicare Medicare Advantage Seniors Tim Scott FITSForum: What S.C. Voters Should Ask Gubernatorial Candidates About Healthcare”
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's lp.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: Who is Alex Astley? My name is Alex Astley, and I think freedom is kind of a big deal. I've been a Colorado resident since 2011, and I've lived in the northeastern plains since 2014. I'm a nerd. I have a tiny dog. I'm blind in one eye. I'm a registered

Issue: Civil liberties and privacy

Civil libertiesPersonal privacy
“Who is Alex Astley? My name is Alex Astley, and I think freedom is kind of a big deal. I've been a Colorado resident since 2011, and I've lived in the northeastern plains since 2014. I'm a nerd. I have a tiny dog. I'm blind in one eye. I'm a registered Professional Engineer at a not-for-profit electric cooperative. I'm a stubborn believer in both the individual rights and responsibilities of autonomy – namely the right to self-defense with the responsibility to not seek to cause harm, the right to free speech with the responsibility to speak honestly, the right to individual privacy with the responsibility to act honorably, and the right to earn a living with the responsibility to not harm others in that pursuit. More important than all else, I'm a Christian saved by the grace of Jesus in April 2024. Government in General Governments have too much power over people, and I've never liked that. My voting history would reflect a frontier spirit, but as a long-time unaffiliated voter I didn't have much to do with government until recently.”
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's lp.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Election integrity: With Alex, what you see is what you get. He won't give you up, and he won't let you down. Do you know why other candidates want your vote? As there is more than one Libertarian candidate for Secretary of State, there will be a primary election. Only Colorado vot

Issue: Election integrity

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“With Alex, what you see is what you get. He won't give you up, and he won't let you down. Do you know why other candidates want your vote? As there is more than one Libertarian candidate for Secretary of State, there will be a primary election. Only Colorado voters registered with the Libertarian Party by June 8, 2026 are eligible to vote in the primary. Register to Vote Check / Change Affiliation 2 General Election — November 3, 2026 All registered Colorado voters can cast a ballot in the general election. Alex will only appear on the general ballot if he receives a majority of libertarian votes in the June 30 primary — so your primary vote is essential . Registering to vote is free. Changing your party affiliation is free. Every valid ballot should be counted once — and yours matters. Learn the Office”
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's lp.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: What is a Libertarian? While I believe our country is great in many ways, it is only as strong as its weakest link. There are many significant problems, all of which are now fixable, with significant changes. A debt crisis is looming; the national debt is the greatest p

Issue: Healthcare

Healthcare access
“What is a Libertarian? While I believe our country is great in many ways, it is only as strong as its weakest link. There are many significant problems, all of which are now fixable, with significant changes. A debt crisis is looming; the national debt is the greatest problem. We’re running out of time. What I aspire to be: My letter to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 10/3/2025 Please consider the materials on this website, explaining my positions on the major issues and how I would go about attempting to be the person described in the letter. What I believe are logical solutions to the major problems are supplied, largely in the form of proposed legislation. — Allen Buckley 3 Minute Short Summary Note: Shortly after this video was shot, the Congressional Budget Office increased its projected ratio of net interest to military spending to 1.95 in 2036. 30 Minute Interview SOLUTIONS : Fix the Finances Reduce Healthcare Costs”
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's southcarolinapublicradio.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: We don’t recognize that email. Did you mean {:emailSuggestion} ? We’ll send a verification code to this email or phone number if it matches an existing LinkedIn account. Next or Back LinkedIn © 2026 User Agreement Your California P

Issue: Civil liberties and privacy

Civil libertiesPersonal privacy
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Taxes and spending: WANNA SOUND OFF? Got something you’d like to say in response to one of our articles? Or an issue you’d like to address proactively? We have an open microphone policy! Submit your letter to the editor (or guest column)

Issue: Taxes and spending

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“WANNA SOUND OFF? Got something you’d like to say in response to one of our articles? Or an issue you’d like to address proactively? We have an open microphone policy! Submit your letter to the editor (or guest column) via email HERE . Got a tip for a story? CLICK HERE . Got a technical question or a glitch to report? CLICK HERE . *** Subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here… ***** democrats republicans Side Share 0 previous post Upstate Attorney at Center of Dispensary Trafficking Case next post Embattled S.C. Senator, Gubernatorial Candidate Escalates Legal Drama Related posts POLITICS Hearing Set For South Carolina’s Controversial Health Czar by Will Folks Will Folks March 17, 2025 March 19, 2025 DC News Flash: The Government Has A Spending Problem by FITSNews FITSNews October 7, 2013 December 19, 2022 DC As Independents Rise … by Letters Letters January 12, 2015 December 19, 2022 7 comments”
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Jobs and economy: Forgot your password? FITSForum: Speak Up, South Carolina — Kill H. 5071 and Fix Our Roads SC Politics FITSForum: Speak Up, South Carolina — Kill H. 5071 and Fix Our Roads “Not one provision in this bill ensures t

Issue: Jobs and economy

Economic opportunitySmall business support
“Forgot your password? FITSForum: Speak Up, South Carolina — Kill H. 5071 and Fix Our Roads SC Politics FITSForum: Speak Up, South Carolina — Kill H. 5071 and Fix Our Roads “Not one provision in this bill ensures that South Carolina’s Department of Transportation will do its job better tomorrow than it does today…” by FITSForum April 13, 2026 April 15, 2026 6 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... by JOE WHITE *** There comes a moment when frustration is no longer enough. A moment when shaking your head and driving around another pothole must turn into something more. That moment is now. If you live in South Carolina, you already know the truth. You feel it every day in your steering wheel, your suspension, and your wallet. You see it in the white crosses placed on the side of our rural roads. South Carolina ranks 42nd in the nation in road quality. We are number one in deaths and serious injuries on rural roads.”
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: Post to Tumblr - Preview 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io FITSForum: Senator Scott Leading on Medicare Advantage - FITSNews "Senator Scott is helping to ensure that the program remains a high-quality, effic

Issue: Healthcare

Healthcare access
“Post to Tumblr - Preview 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io FITSForum: Senator Scott Leading on Medicare Advantage - FITSNews "Senator Scott is helping to ensure that the program remains a high-quality, efficient program that puts patients first." Post to Tumblr”
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Government transparency: And what is your legislature doing about it? Support FITSNews … SUBSCRIBE! *** Let me be clear: This bill does not fix our roads. Not one mile. Not one pothole. Not one dangerous curve. Instead, it is a sprawling

Issue: Government transparency

Government transparencyAnti-corruption
“And what is your legislature doing about it? Support FITSNews … SUBSCRIBE! *** Let me be clear: This bill does not fix our roads. Not one mile. Not one pothole. Not one dangerous curve. Instead, it is a sprawling, five-part piece of legislation that pretends to be reform while avoiding the one thing that actually matters: accountability. This bill claims to “reorganize” the S.C. Department of Transportation ( SCDOT ). It does not . It shuffles boxes on an org chart, but it does not create a single clear line of accountability from the Governor to the Secretary to the people responsible for fixing your roads. And without accountability, nothing changes. I’ve spent three years digging into this system — from the top levels of leadership all the way down to the men and women tasked with fixing potholes. Here’s what I’ve learned: No one is truly responsible. And when no one is responsible, nothing gets fixed . *** RELATED | MORE EXPENSIVE FAILURE”
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Infrastructure: 5071 and Fix Our Roads SC Politics FITSForum: Speak Up, South Carolina — Kill H.

Issue: Infrastructure

Infrastructure reliability
“5071 and Fix Our Roads SC Politics FITSForum: Speak Up, South Carolina — Kill H.”
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: Forgot your password? Every day at my brokerage, The Insurance Source, I sit across the desk from seniors trying to navigate their healthcare options. Many of them tell me one of the most important things they value is CHOICE

Issue: Healthcare

Healthcare access
“Forgot your password? Every day at my brokerage, The Insurance Source, I sit across the desk from seniors trying to navigate their healthcare options. Many of them tell me one of the most important things they value is CHOICE. They want the freedom and the flexibility to select a plan that feels like it fits THEM, not a “one size fits all” kinda scheme. More than ever, Medicare Advantage plans are giving Medicare beneficiaries that very choice. Older Americans are actively choosing Medicare Advantage (MA) over traditional fee-for-service Medicare because it can consistently deliver better care, lower costs, and peace of mind. Its dependability is why so many South Carolina seniors living on fixed incomes rely on it. In my experience helping clients find the best coverage, MA plans can offer incredible value. Enrollees could save an average of $3,400 a year on premium costs while also providing essential supplemental benefits like dental, vision, hearing, and even care coordination.”
FITSForum: Senator Scott Leading on Medicare Advantage - FITSNews3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io • Targeted candidate+issue source discovered for missing Tier 1 issue coverage. Extracted claims must be source-backed to count as Tier 1. AI-extracted issue claims require review before high-confidence use. • fetched 2026-07-09
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's fitsnews.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Election integrity: Forgot your password? by WILL FOLKS *** First-term South Carolina state representative Adam Duncan – who ousted one of the Palmetto State’s longest-serving incumbents during the 2024 election cycle – was arrested on Monday (March 30, 2026

Issue: Election integrity

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“Forgot your password? by WILL FOLKS *** First-term South Carolina state representative Adam Duncan – who ousted one of the Palmetto State’s longest-serving incumbents during the 2024 election cycle – was arrested on Monday (March 30, 2026) in his native Oconee County for suspicion of driving under the influence. Duncan, 48, of Seneca, S.C. was arrested by the S.C. Highway Patrol ( SCHP ) and booked at the Oconee County detention center. As of Tuesday morning (March 31, 2026), jail records indicated he was still detained. Our media outlet has reached out to SCHP in the hopes of obtaining any publicly available information related to the circumstances surrounding Duncan’s arrest. So far, the only available information indicated Duncan was pulled over on U.S. Route 123 at approximately 8:30 p.m. EDT on Monday evening. Preliminary reports indicate he declined to submit to a breathalyzer examination.”
South Carolina Lawmaker Popped for Driving Under the Influence - FITSNewsfitsnews.com • Targeted candidate+issue source discovered for missing Tier 1 issue coverage. Extracted claims must be source-backed to count as Tier 1. AI-extracted issue claims require review before high-confidence use. • fetched 2026-07-09
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's upstatetoday.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: How would you like to pay? I Agree to the Subscription Terms of Use. This service will be automatically renewed and your credit card billed once it nears expiration. Secure transaction. Secure transaction. Cancel anytime. × You're all set! Thank you

Issue: Cost of living

Economic opportunityFair taxation
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Early voting underway for local primary races | News | upstatetoday.comupstatetoday.com • Targeted candidate+issue source discovered for missing Tier 1 issue coverage. Extracted claims must be source-backed to count as Tier 1. AI-extracted issue claims require review before high-confidence use. • fetched 2026-07-09
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's wsnwradio.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Public safety: What’s New? Oconee Republican Party Chairman Barry Sanders said his thoughts and prayers are with the party’s candidate for re-election to the House. Sanders reacted to the news of the arrest, stating that the party hopes Duncan gets the help he needs. Accordi

Issue: Public safety

Public safety
“What’s New? Oconee Republican Party Chairman Barry Sanders said his thoughts and prayers are with the party’s candidate for re-election to the House. Sanders reacted to the news of the arrest, stating that the party hopes Duncan gets the help he needs. According to Sanders, the party will assess the situation but, for now, continues to support Rep. Duncan and stands by him. https://wsnwradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/212-BDuncanDunc.mp3 VK Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn E-mail --> tagged with News News Like us on Facebook WordPress gallery plugin Upcoming Event 13 July 2026 Coffee Time – Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Jimmy Watt View Detail No event found! • Copyright © 2015 • Georgia-Carolina Radiocasting Company. All rights reserved Powered by SiteDart Hosting Developed by SiteDart Studio • WSNW Radio• P.O. Box 1251, 11018 N Radio Station Rd, Seneca, SC 29678 Phone: (864) 882-9769”
Oconee State Rep. Adam Duncan Arrested on DUI Suspicion - 94.1 - The Lake / WSNWwsnwradio.com • Targeted candidate+issue source discovered for missing Tier 1 issue coverage. Extracted claims must be source-backed to count as Tier 1. AI-extracted issue claims require review before high-confidence use. • fetched 2026-07-09
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's spokeo.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: How many criminal records are there matching people named "Christopher Marais" in America? Our database currently contains 2 criminal records for "Christopher Marais" in the country.

Issue: Cost of living

Economic opportunityFair taxation
“How many criminal records are there matching people named "Christopher Marais" in America? Our database currently contains 2 criminal records for "Christopher Marais" in the country.”
Christopher Marais (10 matches): Phone Number, Email, Address - Spokeospokeo.com • Targeted candidate+issue source discovered for missing Tier 1 issue coverage. Extracted claims must be source-backed to count as Tier 1. AI-extracted issue claims require review before high-confidence use. • fetched 2026-07-09
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Taxes and spending: He wants ever-increasing, obscene, military budgets which we would not need if we kept our nose out of everyone else’s business.

Issue: Taxes and spending

Fiscal responsibilityFair taxation
“He wants ever-increasing, obscene, military budgets which we would not need if we kept our nose out of everyone else’s business.”
FITSForum: Senator Scott Leading on Medicare Advantage - FITSNews3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io • Targeted candidate+issue source discovered for missing Tier 1 issue coverage. Extracted claims must be source-backed to count as Tier 1. AI-extracted issue claims require review before high-confidence use. • fetched 2026-07-09
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: WANNA SOUND OFF? Got something you’d like to say in response to one of our articles? Or an issue you’d like to address proactively? We have an open microphone policy! Submit your letter to the editor (or guest column) via ema

Issue: Healthcare

Healthcare access
“WANNA SOUND OFF? Got something you’d like to say in response to one of our articles? Or an issue you’d like to address proactively? We have an open microphone policy! Submit your letter to the editor (or guest column) via email HERE . Got a tip for a story? CLICK HERE . Got a technical question or a glitch to report? CLICK HERE . *** Subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here… ***** 2026 South Carolina Governor's Race health insurance healthcare Kelly Willenberg medicaid SC healthcare SC politics Share 0 previous post The Other Strait That’s Growing Worrisome next post South Carolina’s GOP Candidates for Governor Debate Related posts SC Politics South Carolina’s Seventh District Congressional Race Is Going To Be Wide Open by FITSNews FITSNews January 27, 2021 January 30, 2021 CRIME & COURTS ‘We Have Been Attacked’: S.C. Senator Accused Of Defying Judge, Deleting Evidence by Jenn Wood”
FITSForum: What S.C. Voters Should Ask Gubernatorial Candidates About Healthcare - FITSNews3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io • Targeted candidate+issue source discovered for missing Tier 1 issue coverage. Extracted claims must be source-backed to count as Tier 1. AI-extracted issue claims require review before high-confidence use. • fetched 2026-07-09
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: Are Two South Carolina Senators Trampling on our First Amendment Rights? "We have an obligation as a state to speak out..."... dick cheney Donald Trump George W. Bush Iran War Lindsey Graham MAGA Neoliberal politics SC politi

Issue: Healthcare

Healthcare access
“Are Two South Carolina Senators Trampling on our First Amendment Rights? "We have an obligation as a state to speak out..."... dick cheney Donald Trump George W. Bush Iran War Lindsey Graham MAGA Neoliberal politics SC politics Senate Will McCorkle FITSForum: South Carolina Families are Asking for School Choice FITSForum March 18, 2026 March 20, 2026 by FITSForum March 18, 2026 March 20, 2026 Will state lawmakers meet the demand?... education Palmetto Promise Institute SC politics school choice Wendy Damron Transportation Is Health Care, Especially in Rural South Carolina FITSForum March 18, 2026 March 20, 2026 by FITSForum March 18, 2026 March 20, 2026 "As South Carolina’s population continues to age, the demand for safe, accessible, and reliable transportation will only grow..."... healthcare medical transportation Medstar Tomm Jones David Pascoe: ‘I Target Conduct, Not People’ FITSForum March 17, 2026 March 19, 2026 by FITSForum March 17, 2026 March 19, 2026”
FITSForum - FITSNews - Page 2 of 433c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io • Targeted candidate+issue source discovered for missing Tier 1 issue coverage. Extracted claims must be source-backed to count as Tier 1. AI-extracted issue claims require review before high-confidence use. • fetched 2026-07-09
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's 3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Democracy and elections: Forgot your password? "Wood is our fighter ..."... Donald Trump Drew McKissick Jeff Davis Lin Wood MySCGOP.com SCGOP South Carolina Republican Party FITSForum: A College Presidency Should Be A Democracy In Practi

Issue: Democracy and elections

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“Forgot your password? "Wood is our fighter ..."... Donald Trump Drew McKissick Jeff Davis Lin Wood MySCGOP.com SCGOP South Carolina Republican Party FITSForum: A College Presidency Should Be A Democracy In Practice FITSForum May 10, 2021 May 12, 2021 by FITSForum May 10, 2021 May 12, 2021 "President Caslen should not wear the academic robes of USC ..."... Bob Caslen Catherine Watt Robert Caslen FITSForum: Drew McKissick Has ‘Strong Record Of Leadership And Success’ FITSForum May 5, 2021 May 5, 2021 by FITSForum May 5, 2021 May 5, 2021 Barbara Nielsen Drew McKissick SCGOP South Carolina Republican Party Guest Column: Warren Buffett Highlights The Value Of Gambling … On The Stock Market FITSForum May 2, 2021 May 7, 2021 by FITSForum May 2, 2021 May 7, 2021 "They got better odds than if they play the state lottery ..."... Berkshire Hathaway Featured gambling Justin Bamberg stock market Warren Buffett”
FITSForum - FITSNews - Page 43 of 433c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io • Targeted candidate+issue source discovered for missing Tier 1 issue coverage. Extracted claims must be source-backed to count as Tier 1. AI-extracted issue claims require review before high-confidence use. • fetched 2026-07-09
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's Libertarian affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Jobs and worker protections; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Jobs and worker protections

Economic opportunity
“Libertarian party fallback opposes Jobs and worker protections.”
Libertarian party-platform fallback signalLibertarian party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:libertarian:fallback
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's Libertarian affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Clean energy climate and environment; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Clean energy climate and environment

Environmental stewardship
“Libertarian party fallback opposes Clean energy climate and environment.”
Libertarian party-platform fallback signalLibertarian party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:libertarian:fallback
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's Libertarian affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Voting rights democracy and elections; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Voting rights democracy and elections

Government transparency
“Libertarian party fallback supports Voting rights democracy and elections.”
Libertarian party-platform fallback signalLibertarian party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:libertarian:fallback
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's Libertarian affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Healthcare expansion; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Healthcare expansion

Healthcare access
“Libertarian party fallback opposes Healthcare expansion.”
Libertarian party-platform fallback signalLibertarian party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:libertarian:fallback
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's Libertarian affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Cost of living public intervention; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Cost of living public intervention

Economic opportunity
“Libertarian party fallback opposes Cost of living public intervention.”
Libertarian party-platform fallback signalLibertarian party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:libertarian:fallback
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's Libertarian affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Public investment and taxes; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Public investment and taxes

Fair taxation
“Libertarian party fallback opposes Public investment and taxes.”
Libertarian party-platform fallback signalLibertarian party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:libertarian:fallback
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's Libertarian affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability

Public safetyCivil liberties
“Libertarian party fallback supports Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability.”
Libertarian party-platform fallback signalLibertarian party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:libertarian:fallback
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's Libertarian affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Pathway citizenship legal immigration; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Pathway citizenship legal immigration

Civil liberties
“Libertarian party fallback supports Pathway citizenship legal immigration.”
Libertarian party-platform fallback signalLibertarian party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:libertarian:fallback
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's Libertarian affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Civil liberties and privacy protections; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Civil liberties and privacy protections

Civil liberties
“Libertarian party fallback supports Civil liberties and privacy protections.”
Libertarian party-platform fallback signalLibertarian party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:libertarian:fallback
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's Libertarian affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Public education funding; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Public education funding

Education quality
“Libertarian party fallback opposes Public education funding.”
Libertarian party-platform fallback signalLibertarian party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:libertarian:fallback
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's Libertarian affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Abortion and reproductive rights; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Abortion and reproductive rights

Civil libertiesHealthcare access
“Libertarian party fallback supports Abortion and reproductive rights.”
Libertarian party-platform fallback signalLibertarian party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:libertarian:fallback
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Christopher Damian Des Marais's Libertarian affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Gun safety background checks and red flag laws; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Gun safety background checks and red flag laws

Public safety
“Libertarian party fallback opposes Gun safety background checks and red flag laws.”
Libertarian party-platform fallback signalLibertarian party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:libertarian:fallback
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Christopher Damian Des Marais appears in the official SCVotes candidate listing for South Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 2.

Issue: Ballot access

Government transparency
“SCVotes candidate listing includes active candidate filings by office, associated counties, party, filing location, and candidate status.”
Candidate Listing — 11/3/2026 Statewide General ElectionSouth Carolina Election Commission / SCVotes VREMS • Official state candidate filing and candidate status listing • fetched 2026-06-10
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