Get Serious, Sarah Nov 9, 2009
Jim DeMint of South Carolina, and Club for Growth types) should not be discounted. First of all, for a third-party candidate, Hoffman did very well by managing to rally the GOP base to himself in a short period of time. (Townhall.com)
Late TV Listings Nov 8, 2009
Guests: Senators Jack Reed of Rhode Island and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina; Representatives Ike Skelton of Missouri and Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida; Ed Rollins, Republican consultant. 10:30 a.m. (4). (Boston Globe)
Obama Pick for Ambassador to Brazil Held Up by Florida Senator, Aides Say Nov 7, 2009
The hold was placed immediately after Senator , a South Carolina Republican, lifted his own three-month objection on Shannon and to replace him as assistant secretary of state for the Western Hemisphere. DeMint said he received assurances that the U.S. would recognize the outcome of the scheduled Nov. 29 presidential election in Honduras regardless of whether deposed President is reinstated. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Southern Dems Fear Republican Gains Nov 7, 2009
South Carolina Democrats are hopeful they can take advantage of to win the governor's mansion, and in Florida, for the first time since the late 1800s, every statewide position on the ballot is an open seat, including Senate and gubernatorial races. Not all Southern Democrats are worried by the Virginia results. (CBS News -- Politics)
Written out of the story Nov 7, 2009
For instance, Strom Thurmond won as a write-in candidate for the Senate in 1954, after he had already been governor of South Carolina and had run for president. Winning was hard when write-in votes really were "write-in" votes -- when citizens scrawled the names of their preferred candidates across pieces of paper and shoved them in ballot boxes. (Salon)
U.S. Trials OK'd for 9/11 Suspects Nov 7, 2009
Lindsey Graham, South Carolina Republican. The fight came as the Senate debated a spending bill to fund the Justice and Commerce departments and federal science spending. (Newsmax)
Voters to pols: Give us jobs, results, not spats Nov 6, 2009
"I think the health care legislation has its own life, its own set of issues," said Don Fowler of South Carolina, a former national party chairman. If the Democratic-controlled Congress approves a hefty version of the health care proposals, he said, most Americans will see the party as trying to help the average person. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
The Post Off-Year Election Gabfest Nov 6, 2009
Bill Smee chatters about a by two South Carolina Republicans. David chatters about how may be linked to their apparent arms race for the most amenities. (Slate)
Southern Dems cast wary eye at election results Nov 6, 2009
South Carolina Democrats are hopeful they can take advantage of Gov. Mark Sanford's out-of-state extramarital affair to win the governor's mansion, and in Florida, for the first time since the late 1800s, every statewide position on the ballot is an open seat, including Senate and gubernatorial races. Not all Southern Democrats are worried by the Virginia results. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Pre-abortion ultrasound "review" Nov 6, 2009
Does a South Carolina bill intend for women to be forced to view their ultrasound image ... South Carolina's debate over a bill proposing that a woman be required to before having an abortion has turned into a war over words ... Greg Delleney, sponsor of the House version of the bill, said, "I don't agree that an amendment is advisable. I think 'review' is not subjective. 'Review' is clear on its face." As South Carolina's does, let's take a moment for a vocabulary review. (Salon)
You, too, can be a campaign reporter! Nov 6, 2009
A group called "Foundation for a Secure and Prosperous America" has been running ads in South Carolina that praise John McCain. The group is led by a former McCain advisor, and refuses to disclose its donors. (Salon)
Students active in SC elections Nov 6, 2009
South Carolina s gubernatorial elections are less than a year away, but do students care ... That s what a Democrat needs to do to win in South Carolina. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Read the story Nov 5, 2009
I began being surveillanced sometime after I filed a lawsuit Blaquiere v. Showa Denko K.K. et al(U.S. District Court Rhode Island, C.A. No. 1: 95-629) (U.S District Court South Carolina, MDL C.A.No.7:96-361-0) ( United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, C.A. No. 03-1783), ( United States Supreme Court C.A. No. 03-5562). I filed the above lawsuits against Showa Denko K.K. et al as a result of being injured by contaminated genetically engineered L-tryptophan manufactured by Showa... (CBS News -- Evening News)
Top lawmakers saw South Carolina race relations evolve Nov 5, 2009
" Graham said that Clyburn, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, has already established himself as a towering figure in South Carolina."When they write the history of this state, Jim is going to be at the very top in terms of congressional influence," Graham said. McLawhorn said Clyburn and Graham are the first elected politicians to receive the award, which is named after the former head of the national Urban League in 1964, when the landmark Civil Rights Act became law. Leaders... (Fresno Bee)
Three Senators Join Forces On Climate Bill Nov 5, 2009
John Kerry, Joe Lieberman and Lindsey Graham Are Working to Rescue the Imperiled Legislation. is working with Sens. (CBS News)
Clyburn, Graham jointly honored for aiding S.C. race relations Nov 5, 2009
Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., both sons of the segregated South, grew up in parts of South Carolina that were much farther apart than the mere 175 miles between them ... The Columbia Urban League will present to Clyburn and Graham its annual Whitney M. Young Award in recognition of their efforts to advance race relations in South Carolina ... Graham said that Clyburn, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, has already established himself as a towering figure in South Carolina. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Haskell gets easy win in Aiken County Council Nov 4, 2009
AIKEN --- Aiken County native Sandy Haskell won the county council District 5 seat by a landslide in Tuesday's race. He garnered 76 percent of the 870 votes, defeating Democrat Judy Hamilton, who took 22 percent. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Christie wins N.J. gubernatorial race Nov 4, 2009
Joe Wilson of South Carolina, who was sharply criticized when he yelled, "You lie," during Obama's health care speech to a joint session of Congress, stumped for Christie in the campaign's final weekend. The exit poll of 2,169 New Jersey voters was conducted for the AP by Edison Research in a random sample of 40 precincts statewide. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Show Transcript: November 4 Nov 4, 2009
One student at a university in South Carolina has done it twice for decades at a time ... WOLF: Guest is attending Strayer University in North Charleston, South Carolina, working toward a degree in marketing ... WOLF: Reynolds Wolf, CNN, Charleston, South Carolina. (CNN -- US)
Lt. Gov. Andre' Bauer (Rep) Nov 4, 2009
Andr; Bauer was inaugurated as South Carolina's 84th Lieutenant Governor on January 15, 2003 and continues to serve the Palmetto State ... He is a graduate of Irmo High School and the University of South Carolina ... Elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives in 1996, Andr; gained a reputation for hard work and tireless constituent service. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Environment debated by S.C. gubernatorial hopefuls Nov 4, 2009
I think the debate should continue, Grooms said at South Carolina ETV s debate, The Big Picture Election Special: Spotlight on the Candidates ... It would be a great way to draw in investment throughout the world in South Carolina, Bauer said ... We would be fools fools to jeopardize the tourism industry of South Carolina for something that s not there in oil and we would be wasting our money, said Democrat state Sen. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Guv approves earlier presidential primary Nov 4, 2009
About a dozen other states are also considering moving their primaries as well, potentially making that date the new "Super Tuesday." Also, four states - New Hampshire, Iowa, South Carolina and Nevada - already have their primaries or caucuses scheduled before Feb. 5. But with 16 million voters, it's likely that California will have an impact on presidential politics, proponents of the new primary date say. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Senator Vincent Sheheen (Dem) Nov 4, 2009
Vincent Sheheen s South Carolina roots run deep ... Vincent met his wife, Amy, while both were students at Clemson University, and they were married while he was in law school at the University of South Carolina ... His father was a small businessman who served as South Carolina s Commissioner of Higher Education. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Rep. Nikki Haley (Rep) Nov 4, 2009
In 2008 Representative Haley was sent back to the statehouse with 83 percent of the vote the highest percentage earned by any lawmaker facing a contested South Carolina election that year ... She has lifetime A ratings from the South Carolina Club for Growth, the Palmetto Family Council, and the National Rifle Association ... Nikki and her husband Michael, a full time federal technician with the South Carolina National Guard and an officer in the Army National Guard, attend Mt. Horeb United... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Candidates kick off race in Orangeburg Nov 4, 2009
Robert Ford s recipes for jobs in South Carolina: building the film industry. Everybody in South Carolina is not going to try out for a movie we want a job, she said ... It focused on the state s natural resources, with candidates presenting their visions for balancing South Carolina s need for jobs with protecting the environment. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Candidates for governor to debate at OCtech Nov 4, 2009
The debate will be broadcast at 8 p.m. by South Carolina Education Television's WRLK-DT Channel 35 ... "We believe our message is the winning message in South Carolina," S.C. Republican Party communications director Joel Sawyer said ... "South Carolina is a red state where people believe in the ideas of lower taxes, less spending and limited government.". (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Senator Robert Ford (Dem) Nov 4, 2009
The New Year brings the promise of relief from the economic problem that s gripping South Carolina ... I have decided to run for governor of South Carolina in the 2010 general election ... As governor, I pledge that I will return video poker to South Carolina as a new source of revenue. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Event will introduce crowded field to S.C. Nov 4, 2009
But he notes the cost of a college education is quite high in South Carolina ... Ratcliff said it s also important for South Carolina s new leader to represent the state in a positive light ... The debate will be broadcast on South Carolina Educational Television at 8 p.m.. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
RedState Morning Briefing Nov 4, 2009
James Galyean is a candidate running for South Carolina s 3rd Congressional District ... After all, South Carolina did not vote for Obama, so he sees no fall out in sticking terrorists there. (Human Events Online)
Chambliss backs tort reform Nov 4, 2009
Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican, would reach much further and as a result isn't expected to get much support from Democrats. The so-called "loser pays" legislation introduced by Chambliss and Graham would require parties in medical malpractice claims to enter nonbinding arbitration to try to resolve disagreements. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Bug Spray Fumes Likely Killed Infant Nov 3, 2009
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Bug spray that produces a fog to kill insects is likely to blame for the death of a 10-month-old South Carolina boy, and his 2-year-old brother was critically injured by the fumes, authorities said Monday. Anderson County Deputy Coroner Don McCown said the boys' mother had been using foggers in their single-wide mobile home in Williamston, in the northwest part of the state, because of an insect problem. (Click2Houston, TX)
In New Jersey, Obama stumps for Gov. Corzine Nov 3, 2009
Joe Wilson, the South Carolina Republican who yelled "You lie!" at Obama on the House floor. On television talk shows on Sunday morning, top Democrats tried to play down the significance of Tuesday's vote, suggesting that local issues and trends would eclipse national concerns in New Jersey and Virginia. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Lots of candidates and no incumbents in SC town Nov 3, 2009
In a generally quiet election season, things have been busy in a South Carolina coastal town. The bedroom community of Mount Pleasant, the state's fourth-largest municipality with a population of more than 64,000, elects a mayor and town council on Tuesday. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Event will introduce crowded field to S.C. Nov 3, 2009
But he notes the cost of a college education is quite high in South Carolina ... Ratcliff said it s also important for South Carolina s new leader to represent the state in a positive light ... The debate will be broadcast on South Carolina Educational Television at 8 p.m.. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Voters head to polls to fill vacant House seat Nov 3, 2009
Voters in one South Carolina county will decide whether to fill a vacant House seat with its previous occupant or send a local school board member to the Statehouse. Former GOP Rep. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
All candidatesfor governorto debate here Nov 2, 2009
The debate will be broadcast at 8 p.m. by South Carolina Education Television's WRLK-DT Channel 35 ... "We believe our message is the winning message in South Carolina," S.C. Republican Party communications director Joel Sawyer said ... "South Carolina is a red state where people believe in the ideas of lower taxes, less spending and limited government.". (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Break Up the Party Oct 31, 2009
Jim DeMint of South Carolina, Reps. Michelle Bachmann of Minnesota, Tom Cole of Oklahoma, Todd Tihart of Kansas, and Dana Rohrabacher of California. (The American Conservative)
10 seek office in Norway Oct 30, 2009
A 22-year resident of Norway, Preacher is a high school graduate who has attended the University of South Carolina, Young Harris College and Baptist College ... Fogle graduated from the Orangeburg Regional Hospital School of Nursing and has a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of South Carolina ... A native of Denmark and a resident of Norway for 37 years, the retired teacher has a bachelor's degree in science from Voorhees College and a master's degree in education from South... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
MINOR/'We hunt liberal tree huggers' Oct 29, 2009
John Ensign of Nevada and South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford. Two shoes are yet to drop in the Chip Pickering affair: One, the outcome of his divorce case against Leisha, which strangely has been covered up in Madison County Chancery Court since being filed in June, 2008; Two, opening of a diary Chip had kept for seven years which Leisha discovered and planned to use in her divorce case until the Madison County Chancery judge in the case ordered her to turn it over to Chip's attorneys. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Three seek two OCSD 5 seats Oct 29, 2009
Page graduated from South Carolina State University, served in the U.S. Army and is a member of Williams Chapel AME Church. He is married with two children. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Obama to Send Envoy to Honduras This Week in Bid to End Political Standoff Oct 28, 2009
DeMint spokesman said the South Carolina Republican would withdraw his objection to Shannon, as well as to Obamas choice of to succeed Shannon at the State Department, if the U.S. agrees to recognize the results of the Honduran election. To contact the reporters on this story: in Rio de Janeiro. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
'You lie!' outburst boosts S.C. candidates' funds Oct 28, 2009
the South Carolina Republican who shouted "You lie!" during President Obama's health care speech to Congress last month, saw his out-of-state contributions soar, the latest campaign-finance reports show. More than 75% of the money Wilson has reported receiving in 2009 to the Federal Election Commission came from outside his state, compared with 19% in his last election, according to the non-partisan CQ MoneyLine, which tracks money in politics. (USA Today -- News)
1-year poll shows changed views on Obama Oct 28, 2009
Walberg even hosted a fundraiser in the district this month with South Carolina Republican Rep. as the headliner. (USA Today)
Forgiveness is easier said than done Oct 27, 2009
I was in an even blacker mood when I got to the office and saw a Huffington Post item about two South Carolina Republican Party chairmen who compared their senator to wealthy Jews taking care of their pennies ... South Carolina has had other recent apologists, including Governor Mark Take a Hike Sanford and Congressman Joe Wilson, who called President Obama a liar. (Boston Globe)
Two vying for mayor in special election; 4 seeking 2 council seats Oct 27, 2009
He is a supervisor with the South Carolina Department of Education, working in the maintenance of all buses in the three consolidated school districts. Jimmy Aimar. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Wilson's 'fear and beware' tour Oct 26, 2009
Congressman Joe Wilson continued his fear and beware tour of South Carolina with a stop in North to a mainly partisan crowd of supporters who sat poised to listen to his revelations of things to come if health care legislation backed by the Obama administration is passed. His attempts to spread the arrival of financial Armageddon following passage of the Obama-backed health care legislation has been the rallying point for right-winged conservatives bent on providing misinformation and... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Democrats in U.S. Senate race say they're moderates Oct 26, 2009
THE PITCH: "I'm from the middle class. A middle-class background and those middle-class values that I aspire to are hard work, entrepreneurial ingenuity and educational achievements. I bring a national perspective to a national position. And I am a Democrat for the middle class. The issues of this campaign are the values of education, health care, and green renewable energy. But speaking to the middle, I will be able to win the election. People that have been raised all their lives in a certain... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Butler resigning from council, not politics Oct 26, 2009
AIKEN --- What began as a 17-year-old trying to prove a point has become a lifelong career in politics for Eddie Butler. Last Tuesday, The North Augusta native and Aiken County Council member took part in his last council meeting before his Nov. 3 resignation. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Senator Barack Obama Is Now the President-Elect (2) Oct 25, 2009
In South Carolina, the opposite is true. It will have no female members in the upcoming session. (Agri-View, WI)
Maine gay marriage supporters lead in funding Oct 24, 2009
Episcopalians in the Diocese of South Carolina will consider resolutions this week to distance the diocese from the national Episcopal Church because of its positions on same-sex marriage and ordination of gays. One of the resolutions calls for the diocese to also work with other churches opposed to the national church's stance on those issues. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Man arrested after deputy is run over Oct 24, 2009
The wife of South Carolina Congressman Joe Wilson is recovering from swine flu. A spokesman for Mr. Wilson said Friday that Roxanne Wilson is doing much better after being diagnosed with the H1N1 virus earlier in the week. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Gov. Mark Sanford Oct 23, 2009
Mark Sanford was elected as South Carolina s 115th governor in 2002 and re-elected in 2006 ... Prior to being elected governor in 2002, Governor Sanford lived on the South Carolina coast with his wife, Jenny, and their four sons, Marshall, Landon, Bolton and Blake ... Sanford annouced his resignation as the chair of the Republican Governor's Association, but refused to resign as the governor of South Carolina. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Vance, Cordova seats to be filled by write-ins Oct 23, 2009
Barbara Montgomery is the only one on the ballot, said Garry Baum, public information director for the South Carolina Election Commission. There will be two places for a write-in candidate. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Click to read:Gays Will Get Hate Crimes Protections Oct 23, 2009
In South Carolina, sales of these carts have been soaring as dealerships alert customers to Uncle Sam's giveaway. "The Golf Cart Man" in the Villages of Lady Lake, Florida is running a banner online ad that declares: "GET A FREE GOLF CART. Or make $2,000 doing absolutely nothing!". (CBS News)
Two seek mayor's seat in Cameron Oct 22, 2009
Originally from Orangeburg, Summers is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and its Law School. Linda Godwin. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Inouye Hits Senate Milestone Oct 22, 2009
Strom Thurmond (R), who represented South Carolina from 1954 to 1956, when he temporarily resigned, and again from 1956 to 2003, have served longer in the Senate than Inouye. Inouye is up for re-election in 2010 and is a shoo-in to win a ninth term. (Roll Call)
Warren says he will bring consensus, new ideas Oct 22, 2009
It s been a long road for Warren, 39, whose campaign committee first filed papers for his mayoral run in November 2007, while he was training in South Carolina for a tour of duty in Iraq with the Navy. Shortly after he returned to Newton in mid-2008, Warren announced he was running for office. (Newton Tab, MA)
Republicans and premature celebration Oct 21, 2009
DeMint Draws a Challenge: Democrats have finally found a challenger to South Carolina Sen ... "It's time to put middle class families first." For all of the vitriol directed at DeMint from national Democrats, it's not immediately clear that his emergence as a spokesman for conservatives will negatively affect him back in South Carolina ... The big jump for Republican candidates appears in Red states (Oklahoma, Alabama, South Carolina, and Tennessee), in Blue states (Pennsylvania, Delaware, and... (Harper's Magazine)
LETTER: Nobel Peace Prize is for the 'preceding' year Oct 21, 2009
Two South Carolina County Republican Party chairmen stepped up to rebut criticism of Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) in a newspaper editorial Sunday. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Best from Sunday Oct 19, 2009
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Aircraft and ships continue to search the Atlantic Ocean off the South Carolina coast for an F-16 fighter pilot whose jet collided with another aircraft during night training exercises. FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Wilson, Miller campaign in S.C. brings in money from across U.S. Oct 18, 2009
That total is certainly a one-day record for any congressional race ever in South Carolina - and, quite possibly, the biggest one-day hauls for U.S. House candidates in the nation's history ... No less remarkably, the vast majority of the largest donors to Wilson or Miller live outside South Carolina - 77 percent of Wilson's new backers, and 86 percent of Miller's recent supporters ... "I am grateful to have the support of over 50,000 people from across South Carolina and the United States,"... (Anchorage Daily News)
John Brown's complex legacy still divides Oct 18, 2009
Secessionist firebrand Edmund Ruffin, of South Carolina, had one of Brown's pikes sent to each southern governor to show the horrors that awaited them should the North, under the newly formed Republican party, have its way. Brown, in fact, thought little of the Republicans, and Abraham Lincoln, the party standard bearer, felt the same of Brown. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Tea Partiers and GOP Regulars Scuffle in House Race Oct 17, 2009
Jim DeMint of South Carolina and political strategist Karl Rove. In Pennsylvania, Sen. (Newsmax)
Whittlesey: Conservatives Must Review Foreign Policy Oct 16, 2009
In the relentless attacks on former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford and Nevada Sen. John Ensign, did we ever hear a Republican politician point out our fundamental differences with the current leadership of the Democratic Party on principle in this area. (Newsmax)
Guv approves earlier presidential primary Oct 16, 2009
About a dozen other states are also considering moving their primaries as well, potentially making that date the new "Super Tuesday." Also, four states - New Hampshire, Iowa, South Carolina and Nevada - already have their primaries or caucuses scheduled before Feb. 5. But with 16 million voters, it's likely that California will have an impact on presidential politics, proponents of the new primary date say. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
