Bakari Sellers

“This isn’t where a far-left movement is going to come through and sweep the state … where someone like AOC will be able to bring far left-ideologies into the environment and be persuasive or victorious.”

Bakari Sellers · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-16

Sellers argues far-left candidates like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez would not succeed in the state.

“Both come in with the ability to understand the power of faith, the power of prayer, and they can do well,”

Bakari Sellers · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-16

Sellers refers to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore as candidates who understand faith.

“That doesn't mesh with what we have here in South Carolina,”

Bakari Sellers · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-16

Sellers says the progressive movement doesn't match South Carolina's electorate.

“Rooted in faith is important. It's not a religiosity, although, you know, Black Christianity is extremely strong, but it's having some center of faith,”

Bakari Sellers · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-16

Sellers on the importance of faith to South Carolina Democratic voters.

“suburban, white, upper crust type of movement.”

Bakari Sellers · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-16

Sellers characterizes the national progressive movement.

“South Carolina is going to cull the herd extremely early,”

Bakari Sellers · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-16

Sellers predicts South Carolina will narrow the 2028 Democratic field quickly.

“At the end of the day, we want somebody who understands the power of prayer.”

Bakari Sellers · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-16

Sellers says voters want a candidate who understands prayer.