Kevin Bishop

01/20/2026

Always enjoy diving into South Carolina politics, and the GOP Governor’s race is shaping up to be one worth watching. I had the chance to catch up with Fox Carolina News and share an update on where things stand — and for the record, I’m not involved in any of the campaigns.

I also made a small prediction: someone like Rep. April Cromer of Anderson could be a strong fit for Congressman Ralph Norman as his Lt. Governor running mate. Time will tell whether that comes to pass.

Always grateful for the opportunity to talk through what’s happening across our state.

FOX Carolina's Justin Dougherty speaks with political analyst Kevin Bishop on the state of the SC gubernatorial race.For more Local News from WHNS: https://w...

05/19/2025

Former South Carolina Lt. Governor Andre Bauer is DEFINITELY considering a Senate run. Got a call this weekend from a pollster testing attack lines on Senator Lindsey Graham and pitching Bauer's “strengths.”

Didn't realize SC2 single-handedly passed tax reform and more through the South Carolina legislature. Interesting.

01/14/2025

Always fun to discuss politics with WYFF TV Jane Robelot and yes, even former South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Trav Robertson.

Someone has to try and straighten the Dems out! 😂

01/03/2025

Ralph Norman continues to poke President Trump in the eye.

➡️ Refused to endorse Trump in GOP presidential primary.

➡️ Opposed Trump endorsed candidate for Speaker today.

We have a very narrow majority and need to work as a team. 🤬

11/23/2024

So glad to see this as a South Carolinian and American. Scott Bessent is not a household name but he lives in Charleston and grew up in Conway.

He will do a great job growing our economy and working to ensure a level playing field for American companies on the world stage.

🇺🇸👏

11/19/2024

No, I don't speak Arabic. However, the translator is so good you would never know.

Last week I was a guest on Asharq's TV version of Meet the Press. It was a chance to explain American politics and current affairs to a Middle Eastern audience.

I was joined by Cate Martel of The Hill and Beau Rothschild of a Washington government affairs firm. Always an interesting and enjoyable experience.

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11/04/2024

Greatly enjoyed previewing Election 2024 with Jane Robelot WYFF News 4 and Trav Robertson of the South Carolina Democratic Party.

We talked about:

➡️ Are elections in South Carolina secure?
➡️ The role of surrogates in a presidential campaign?
➡️ Role of podcasts in Election 2024?
➡️ South Carolinians joining a Trump or Harris Administration?

Anyway, the election is getting close and can't wait to see what happens.

09/23/2024

One lawyer described the idea a receiver could work actively to collect money for lawyers suing the company he represents “quite possibly a first in the annals of judicial history.”

“I am not aware of this procedure having been adopted in any other jurisdiction,” said Lester Brickman, emeritus professor at Yeshiva University’s Cardozo School of Law.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - An all-powerful judge raises the dead. A lawyer herds them into court. Their prey: Insurance companies. It sounds like the worst horror movie ever made, but it would actually be a documentary.

07/19/2024

Spoke with Jane Robelot WYFF News 4 earlier this week about the selection of Ohio Senator JD Vance as President Trump's VP pick.

https://www.wyff4.com/article/kevin-bishop-weighs-in-on-former-pres-trump-s-running-mate-pick/61646219?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0n9KQxXCgRIo9hTLutkGi835OIG8qafQWf21YXQXY0IEHt-_Qx6kvRZ5k_aem_LewQptoKzdNJGq7eskE1Fg

Bishop was longtime communications coordinator for Sen. Graham

07/15/2024

I was fortunate to spend time with JD Vance in October 2022 just before he was elected to the U.S. Senate.

He struck me as a down-to-Earth guy who was just as comfortable in a booth at Waffle House as he would be in the halls of Congress.

We were there just days before his election, running around Ohio, going from one event to the next. We pulled off the interstate to grab gas and a quick bite to eat.

We went into a Waffle House and JD Vance didn’t even need a menu!

You could tell he had spent a lot of time there. He was completely comfortable and right at home.

On the stump, he has a personal story which he detailed in Hillbilly Elegy, which touches a lot of people.

He didn’t come from the best of circumstances. He had a tough life growing up but he was able to persevere and overcome. His story is an inspiration to a lot of people facing similar circumstances. It’s a great American success story and I don’t have any doubt that his message will resonate in South Carolina.

JD Vance has a bright political future and he will be a great Vice President.