By FITSNews || Mallory Factor … Mallory Factor … where have we heard that name before?
Obviously, he’s the Beltway-bred hoity toity who was one of the key organizers of this week’s botched SCGOP gubernatorial debate in Charleston, S.C. – well, along with Jim Hirni, who Wikipedia tells us was one of the lobbyists convicted of bribing U.S. Senate staffers in the Jack Abrahmoff lobbying scandal.
Believe it or not, these two “Goony Tunes” are apparently BFF’s with SCGOP Chairwoman Karen Floyd and – as a result – fancy themselves as emerging forces in S.C. politics … assuming they ever figure out how to plug in a damn microphone.
Anyway, we’re pretty sure we’ve heard Factor’s name in another capacity, though … but how? And when?
Oh right … how could we forget?
Factor was S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford’s appointee to a controversial salary review committee which proposed huge legislative, executive and judicial pay raises in early 2008, including a 53% raise for legislators, a 47% raise for Democratic Superintendent of Education Jim Rex, a 41% raise for Sanford and a 20% raise for S.C. Chief Justice Jean Toal. That story – which broke exclusively on FITS (back when we cared about slapping “exclusive” labels on our stuff) – was a major embarrassment for the governor’s office, which had planned on bashing the report prior to discovering that Sanford’s own appointment had endorsed the pay raises.
Oops!
Anyway, sources tell FITS that Factor – who gave a predictably self-important speech prior to the debate in Charleston – had some trouble lining up paying hosts for this low jump competition. In fact, numerous people were reportedly made “honorary” hosts in an effort to spare the party any public embarrassment after Factor and his Abrahmoff buddy failed to raise enough cash.
So did the GOP meet its financial goals for this debate?
We’re told that complete financial information on the debate will be forthcoming from the party on Monday, so stay tuned for that.
By Jeffy January 30, 2010 at 3:51 pm
He and K Floyd must have met is some group therapy sessions. Maybe they have the same psych Dr?
By Todd January 30, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Bring Katon back. I mean, really. These people are bush league, all puns intended.
By Michael S. Smith II January 30, 2010 at 5:16 pm
Will,
This time, ol’ sport, you’ve stretched things a bit too far.
Jim Hirni did an outstanding job managing the events part of Thursday’s goings-on. So too did Mallory, who has done and continues to do far more for Republicans and conservatives (at both state and national levels) than most could even imagine.
Unlike the various jerkoffs who will probably be chiming in to participate in Fits’ latest lets-bash-people-for-their-roles-in-that-which-Will-Folks-knows-all-too-little-about Fest, I participated in the goings-on part of S.C.GOP’s recent gubernatorial debate in Charleston.
Unlike most Republican events hosted in our state, I’m pleased to say the food served for the luncheon, which celebrated the roles of Republican first ladies in current and past administrations, was actually edible — the chicken wasn’t rubber. Unlike what tends to be the case with “big ticket” South Carolina Republican events, the cocktails served prior to the debate during the meet-and-greet were not mixed with rot-gut liquors. These details point to the quality of the day’s activities — and to the competencies of those involved with planning and managing the entire day’s affairs.
In short: Will, relevance can be maintained by doing things other than trying to burn down the houses of everyone who’s anyone in the state. A little more judicious selectivity is in order when it comes to who you decide to put in your crosshairs, and there are far more worthy of your malice than the guys whose radar you’re trying too hard to end up (and in all the wrong ways).
While a dearth of core competencies where relevant to efforts like fundraising and PR exists among those currently helming S.C.GOP, the team that managed the recent day-long affair in Charleston was more than just competent. As a Republican, I wish the same could be said for those managing S.C.GOP, who were fortunate to enlist the support of those who worked as organizers and managers of the recent Republican gubernatorial debate. (Additionaly, I agree with Todd’s statement above: Bring Katon back!)
MICHAEL S. SMITH II
By Kevin January 30, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Can some one shut of the insufferable, NAMBLA like politician worshiping Michael Smith.
My God, does the man have an opinion on everything? And have to express it?
Can we pay the bore to slink away?
By BIN News January 30, 2010 at 9:24 pm
It seems that Mr. Smith found a long winded way to let everyone now the obvious. sic(k) willie is nothing but an “ignorant slut.”
Love that old SNL quote. Mikie rocks!
By BIN News January 30, 2010 at 9:27 pm
BTW, Michael needs to understand that getting into a p@ss@ng contest with a skunk if not productive.
It’s like trying to teach a pig to sing.
It wastes your time, and it annoys the pig.
And sic(k) willie can’t sing.
By Michael S. Smith II January 30, 2010 at 9:31 pm
Kevin: Cash is always welcome here.
By GOP January 31, 2010 at 10:48 am
RICHARD ECKSTROM ISN’T RUNNING FOR REELECTION. COMPTROLLER GENERAL’S OFFICE IS UP FOR GRABS.
By SnakeMD January 31, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Quote: ” I’m pleased to say the food served for the luncheon, which celebrated the roles of Republican first ladies in current and past administrations, was actually edible — the chicken wasn’t rubber. Unlike what tends to be the case with “big ticket” South Carolina Republican events, the cocktails served prior to the debate during the meet-and-greet were not mixed with rot-gut liquors. These details point to the quality of the day’s activities.”
Thanks, sooo much Mr. Smith for your fine observations on the libations and the foodstuffs served at the festivities. I’m so glad that everyone had such a marvelous time. God forbid if rock gut spirits were knocked back–what a faux pas! Bottoms up and see you at the next event. Cheers!
By Matt February 1, 2010 at 8:13 am
Funny, you don’t hear a lot about Karen Floyd’s other BFF’s like Dick Harpootlian and Inez Tenenbaum. Though I guess Karen’s ten-year ascent from Democratic Party fundraiser to SCGOP chair wouldn’t do much for them.
By sclawboy February 1, 2010 at 8:23 am
NAMBLA like….
That’s great!
By Darth February 1, 2010 at 10:48 am
Skip Katon, things worked better under Henry (as a staid party)