Comments on: McCall’s Future Could Be Now

By: once again

once again — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:38:59 +0000

This is to all you 18 year olds out there. somebody said Beasley was the low point of GOP in the 90’s. Lets see, he pushed through a billion in proerty tax relief, education accountability, the first slice off grocery tax and car taxes AND exceeded Campbells record of job creation and manufacturing expansion. Sanford can’t come close to any of that. Im sorry Beasley went wrong on the flag and I guess thats the most important thing for some of you nuckle draggers, but his record was great. Plus he lead the takeover of the House from the Dems.

By: Freddie Guy

Freddie Guy — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:34:07 +0000

Nevermind.

http://lostintransition.nationaljournal.com/2008/11/orszag-tapped-as-obamas-budget.php

Damn you, Obama. We still have a shot at deporting Clyburn (James, not Mignon)

Fred

By: Freddie Guy

Freddie Guy — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:34:30 +0000

Ted Vick. Give me a break! He will be spending too much time on one of his government paid cross-country junkets to campaign for Congress. Picture the used car salesman, Baptist Pastor, and politician driving the 5th District in his new bright yellow Corvette convertible begging for support!

Ted Vick for Congress: The only South Carolinian who can sell you a lemon, save your soul and raise your taxes!

Doug Jennings. In all seriousness, he may be a contender. I hear he is interested.

Fred

By: JAMES

JAMES — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:08:42 +0000

DON’T FORGET THIS IS STILL A DEM DISTRICT AND I WOULDN’T COUNT OUT THE PEE DEE DEMS EITHER. A GOOD CONSERVATIVE DEMOCRAT SUCH AS TED VICK OR DOUG JENNINGS COULD GIVE THE WESTERN END OF THE DISTRICT IN ROCK HILL SOME COMPETITION I THINK.

By: Pres

Pres — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:24:32 +0000

I suspect Beasley would run. Although this is a federal swing district, it appears the GOP has the worst bench in this district of any (except Clyburn’s). Wes Hayes is the best option for Republicans but that is not the high-energy pick the GOP needs in this district and across the country.
The GOP needs to pick a conservative businessman (non office-holder). McCall may be the right choice but I don’t think he can win.

By: Mike Reino

Mike Reino — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:17:28 +0000

Is it just me, or does being Governor and running for Senate , then running for Congress sound like working your way down the ladder? I just don’t see Beasley running..

By: Adam Fogle

Adam Fogle — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:20:09 +0000

Will,

You said Spratt “is taking over” OMB. I’ve heard he’s an option but all of my sources have indicated the choice is still days or weeks away. Do you know something about this I don’t?

- A.F.

By: Freddie Guy

Freddie Guy — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:17:01 +0000

David Sleaze-ly was the low point of the Republican Party in the 90’s. Repubs would be loony to anoint him the next Congressman to represent the 5th.

“And while Democratic State Sen. Vince Sheheen should easily win his partyâ€™s nomination in the special election to succeed Spratt,” – Ole Will is high on this Sheheen fella! There are plenty of other Dems in the District that have a shot.

…should be interesting.

Fred

By: Once again...

Once again... — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:04:27 +0000

Talked to Spratt’s office last week. It doesn’t sound like he wants to go anywhere. And, even if he did, do you really think that South Carolina Republicans are going to nominate a black guy? All the Democrats have to do is run a warm body for this position if Norman, McCall and Beasley are who the Republicans are lining up.

Here’s a hint: Wes Hayes. He would make one hell of a Congressman. He even has the same demeanor as Spratt. Oh, and Vincent isn’t running for Congress, he’s running for Governor.

If this ever does happen, which I doubt it will, how about Hodges vs Beasley again? Or the Democrats could lock it up early if Rock Hill Mayor, Doug Echols, came out first.

By: rickybobby

rickybobby — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:22:06 +0000

While your analysis of a potential race in pretty good, politicos all over the state are jumping the gun on Spratt being OMB Director

Just because Spratt is Chair of the Budget Committee and knows alot about the budget, does not assure him the post. The only thing Spratt has in common with Barack is the D beside their name. He is not close to Obama and never endorsed (in the SC primary) or campaigned for him.

OMB Director is arguably the most important and powerful post in the executive branch. Spratt is an elderly policy wonk who has never shown he has the CEO-like qualities needed to run the day to day operations of the OMB.

Look for Obama to tap someone who was heavily involved in his campaign to the post (ie Austin Goolsby, Tom Daschle) This post is too important for Barack to appoint an elderly policy wonk who has no real connection to the President Elect