South Carolina legislators have only just agreed to begin considering whether to remove the Confederate flag from the Statehouse grounds, but
there's a chance it'll take a little hiatus much sooner:
State law says flags can be replaced “at appropriate intervals as many be necessary due to wear.” Tyler Jones, spokesman for state House Democrats, said Wednesday that provision could allow Haley to remove the flag during the viewing of Sen. Clementa Pinckney, which takes place between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Will Haley take that opportunity? We'll see.
8:59 AM PT: Gov. Nikki Haley says no. The flag will stay up until the legislature votes. What a nice backdrop for the viewing.