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Why are these two entities merging? What’s the benefit? What is the structure and name of the merged entity? Can you be more specific in describing the “shared values, principles and vision” mentioned earlier? That sounds great but how do you expect to change the political dynamics? Does that mean you are not running a presidential candidate in 2024? But wait a minute… third parties have come and gone because they are typically seen as “spoilers” and/or they can’t compete with the Republicans and Democrats. What does the new party stand for? The SCIP has ballot access. Is that why South Carolina Forward wanted to merge? Do you expect the merger to be challenged by either or both of SC’s dominant parties? How many supporters does the SC Independence Party have? The SC Forward Party? Have you talked with any existing officeholders about running under the FWD label? What has been the reaction? How many SC races will sport a Forward label in 2024? Who are the candidates?

What is the structure and name of the merged entity?

Effective now, the merger result is the Forward Party of South Carolina, an officially recognized third party in South Carolina with ballot access.

Answer

The South Carolina Independence Party has absorbed the South Carolina Forward Party community and assets. Wayne Griffin, previously the SCIP Executive Committee Chair, will be the Chair of the new entity, and the new executive committee will be composed of leaders from both parties. The name of the new entity has been changed to the Forward Party of South Carolina.

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