In Hour 1, Segment 2 of The Charlie James Show on August 4, 2026, host Charlie James discusses a court ruling by Judge Kovel keeping Danny Ford II on the South Carolina Republican primary ballot after he was initially disqualified under a controversial new rule. James checks his sample ballot and notes that Ford has indeed been restored. He then takes listener calls regarding the previous night's Senate primary debate, including a call from Jeff in Easley, who criticizes Darline Graham's debate performance. James also reviews ongoing text poll results showing Representative Ralph Norman leading the field. Finally, James takes a call from Denise in Spartanburg, who defends Darline Graham's record managing a state agency for the blind, prompting a debate over government spending and state agency budgets.
