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- Thurmond and Murkowski Won as Write-Ins. Is This Year’s Senate Race Really the Same?
- Crime Stoppers Luncheon Remembers Greenville’s Fallen While Honoring Those Who Continue to Serve
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Political
Sen. Tim Scott Launches Campaign
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- By Thomas C. Hanson
Sen. Tim Scott launched his election campaign at Tommy’s Ham House in Greenville, Thursday. Rep. Trey Gowdy introduced Sen. Scott, calling him “the most decent person I have ever known in public office.” Sen. Scott said: “At the federal level, we see a government that is running inconsistent with the values of America. It is our responsibility to bring it back onboard with the American people starting here in the Upstate.”
You can view Sen. Scott’s speech and Rep. Gowdy’s introduction online at SouthCarolinaConservative.com.
“Obamacare Worst Thing Since Slavery”
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- By Thomas C. Hanson
Conservative commentator Benjamin Carson addressed the Great Homeschool Convention at the TD Center in Greenville, Saturday night.
Dr. Carson told the audience: “I am not politically correct,” explaining that people came to this country seeking freedom from governments telling them what they could say, what they could do and where they could live. “They can only be successful through intimidation and fear, and if people are not intimidated by them and don’t fear them, they have nothing.”
Our Founding Fathers founded a country where the people were at the center, not the government, but this is changing. He called Obamacare the worst thing since slavery.
Dr. Carson and his wife Candy signed books and autographs afterward.
You can watch Dr. Carson’s speech online at SouthCarolinaConservative.com.
Speaker Bobby Harrell in Desperate Legal Battle
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Asking Judge to Replace Attorney General as Grand Jury Prosecutor
Circuit Court Judge Casey Manning is faced with a dilemma. He is being asked by lawyers for House Speaker Bobby Harrell to disqualify South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson from prosecuting a state grand jury ethics case against House Speaker Harrell.
This is a high-stakes political battle between an Attorney General, who says he is only doing his job, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, who holds the most powerful position in the state and has been accused of abusing that power and misusing campaign funds.
House Passes Gowdy Bill to Stop Executive Overreach
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- By Press Release
Washington, DC—Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4138, the Enforce the Law Act, by a vote of 233-181. Congressman Trey Gowdy (R-SC) introduced this legislation with Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Oversight Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA) and Rep. Jim Gerlach (R-PA.).
Gowdy: “The Constitution gives Congress the responsibility to write the laws and the Executive to enforce them. We don’t pass suggestions. We don’t pass ideas. We pass laws. Regardless of our politics, I hope my colleagues have enough regard for our work to expect those laws would be faithfully executed.”
Pat McKinney Addresses Upstate Republican Women
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Charleston Republican McKinney is Candidate for SC Lt. Governor
Pat McKinney is a retired business executive and has never before sought public office. He is seeking the office of Lt. Governor and has built a base of support across the state and raised in excess of half a million dollars for the campaign.
McKinney was introduced to the ladies and their guests at the Poinsett Club by Club Vice President Linda Garner. He was described by Garner as having strong faith, family values, work ethic and is very involved in his community.
McKinney said his childhood experiences and parents taught him “hard work, self-reliance and personal responsibility.”
Joe Dill announces his re-election campaign for Greenville County Council, District 17
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- By Press Release
County Councilman Joe Dill of District 17 believes that all constituents have a voice in his district. He welcomes calls from you. His home phone is 895-2243 and his cell number is 380-6534.
A major focus for 2014 will be the improvement of current road conditions. Another area of focus for this term is the building of more ball fields for Slater Marietta and Travelers Rest. Children are the future of Greenville County. With people focusing more on their health, parks and green spaces are needed to get families out of their homes. The development of the extension of the Swamp Rabbit Trail will also be a big focus during the next four years.
Gaye Holt, Candidate for House Districct 34 Kicks off Campaign
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- By Press Release
Spartanburg, SC – A campaign kickoff event will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2014, for Gaye Holt, who has announced she is running for the SC House District 34 seat. Gaye was forced to run as a petition candidate for this seat in 2012 because of the statewide ballot debacle; even with that ballot handicap she earned 36% of the general election vote.
- Attorney Reports on Republican Lawsuit
- Chumley to Seek Re-election to House
- Special Election Schedule to fill County Council District 26
- Defense Cuts “Devastating” to National Security
- Down but Not Out
- Duncan Introduces Resolution Condemning Common Core
- Gov. Nikki Haley Signs S.308 – Concealed Carry Reform Bill
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