The facts about Ashley Painter, the Democrat running for SC House District 117. Read her record. Read her words. Decide for yourself.
When a Berkeley County resident questioned her on Facebook, Ashley Painter's official campaign account responded with two words:
"Kelly I'm only going to say this once: F*** off."
Screenshot from Ashley Painter's official campaign Facebook page
This wasn't a personal account. This was her official campaign page, speaking on behalf of a candidate asking to represent you in Columbia. This is how Ashley Painter treats the people of District 117 when they ask hard questions.
Ashley Painter's positions read like a checklist from the national progressive left. Here's what she's running on:
Supports expanding Medicaid and moving toward government-managed healthcare. More government. Higher costs. Less choice for families.
Supports increasing state spending funded by new taxes and fees. South Carolina families are already stretched thin.
Opposes parental rights in education and school choice. Wants more state control over what your kids learn in the classroom.
Supports progressive criminal justice policies that put repeat offenders back on the street. Berkeley County deserves leaders who put public safety first.