U.S. Senator Jim DeMint and S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley have been lauded by the national press as the top endorsement prizes in South Carolina’s “First in the South” presidential primary. How come? Well, with the exception of left-leaning U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, those are the only two South Carolina politicians that the national press has heard of …
Closer to home, though, it’s looking as though the endorsement of S.C. Sen. Tom Davis – who is widely-presumed to be Graham’s future U.S. Senate opponent in 2014 – is almost as coveted as the blessing of DeMint (and perhaps even more coveted than the blessing of Haley, whose approval ratings are in the toilet).
That’s unheard of for a state lawmaker …
Last month, The Politico named Davis as one of its “50 politicos to watch,” noting that the endorsement of former Gov. Mark Sanford’s ex-chief of staff “will carry some of the weight the ex-governor’s might have without the ugly baggage.”
Earlier this week, the Hilton Head Island Packet did a story on the efforts being undertaken by several 2012 candidates to land Davis’ endorsement.
“That presidential candidates are courting Davis personally — treatment typically reserved for governors and Statehouse officers — is a measure of his growing influence among South Carolina conservatives,” the Packet noted.
So … who will Davis endorse?
It’s anybody’s guess at this point, but unlike Haley and countless other South Carolina politicos, Davis is one of those rare elected officials who can be counted on to make a decision that he believes to be in the best interests of the country – not his own political career.
In fact, that’s precisely why his endorsement is so coveted … because fiscal conservatives across this state know he’s the real deal.
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By Gillon August 27, 2011 at 2:07 pm
Is this a press release from Tom Davis’ office?
By Carpetbaggin' August 27, 2011 at 3:05 pm
Calling Captain FUKUP. Calling Captain Fukup.
By jimlewis,owb August 27, 2011 at 3:15 pm
OK I get the message about Davis.
Now, did he or did he not hold a meeting several years ago in a Public Library?
As a consequence was or was there not some employees (two ladies) who were subject to some negative actions?
And finally did he or did he not sit on his ass and let them take the fall?
I know fiscal, fiscal, fiscal,real deal, real deal, real deal.
What I want to know is what kind of person he is. Until I find out the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, fuck him.
By snarkycondition August 27, 2011 at 3:18 pm
Fact check
Tom Davis prepared the incorporation papers for Will Folks and FITS News.
In other words, he is a legal advisor to Will Folks.
Presumedly paid in something other than a continuous display of off-the-wall public ass kissing that transcends the boundaries of promotion.
By Some one who knows... August 27, 2011 at 3:19 pm
I guess Tom’s checks keep clearing the bank. I can’t wait until one doesn’t and you decide to write about him.
By Wacko August 27, 2011 at 4:03 pm
Damn Sic, do you swallow as well?
By BigT August 27, 2011 at 6:00 pm
This is FITS at its worst.
First) Who Cares about Davis??
Second) It’s impossible to accurately discern who carries any weight (except for DeMint.) And Haley and Davis-Fatigue is setting in w/ me.
Third) It looks like Davis is paying FITS to try to posit this “Leader-Stature” ideology to the people who care about SC politics and read this Blog.
Fourth) Because of Haley, any Sanford cronies are very damaged product right now. Because Sanford’s so Creepy.
By CNSYD August 27, 2011 at 6:56 pm
“Davis is one of those rare elected officials who can be counted on to make a decision that he believes to be in the best interests of the country – not his own political career.”
I presume this statement includes all decisions he made irt Sanfraud. So how good were they for SC?
Sic Willie, you need to put down your crack pipe if you REALLY believe carpetbagger Davis does not make “decisions” based on furthering his political career.
By Piquod August 27, 2011 at 7:02 pm
Tom Davis cares about Tom Davis. Period.
By BigT August 27, 2011 at 7:17 pm
CNSYD: I agree w/ you.
Davis opposed 4,000 Amazon jobs, and instructed Haley to break the deal.
If the jobs would have been in his district Davis would have flipped pro-business, pro-family all of sudden…
I’m sick of self-intrest pretender fake politicians, w/ no core values…
By JustTheFactMa'am August 27, 2011 at 7:33 pm
If he is the future for South Carolina, be afraid, be very afraid.
By Oh Brother! August 27, 2011 at 7:36 pm
Will, I bet Tom Davis’s stinking water gets heavy – put it down – stop carrying it. He is not worth it.
By Perry Mason August 27, 2011 at 11:24 pm
Sic, please……Sidney is cracking under the pressure. He won’t protect Lancaster. He doesn’t like him, neither does Latimer. We need a story update. Just throw the picture of Sidney up from his Twitter.
By baker August 28, 2011 at 12:43 am
Will, you’re not getting such positive reviews for this piece. I guess the obvious questions is, considering this state of affairs, whether your fawning over Sen. Tom Davis actually helps the guy or hurts him.
Just like when you let dudes like Randy Page have space here and then get thoroughly discredited by your readers.
By Cancerman August 28, 2011 at 12:45 am
FUCK TOM THE TEABGGER DAVIS!!
By 8888 August 28, 2011 at 12:48 am
It would be wonderful for Davis to displace DeMint.
DeMint replies to e-mails and letters with the exact same wording.
Six weeks after receiving them.
By BigT August 28, 2011 at 9:48 am
Many career politicians are attempting to co-opt the energy of the Tea Party for their own individual gains.
These politicians, like Davis and Haley, are why the Tea Party formed. The Tea Party should be firmly opposed to Haley and Davis, if they are to be meaningful.
If the Republican Party would do its job, there would be no need for the Tea Party. Davis is like the Republican Party. In it for all HE can persoanlly get out of it…
Those are NOT Conservative ideals…
And 8888: I’m Glad DeMint is not wasting time answering e-mails. He is busy doing what he said he would do. That is rare among elected officials…
By 8888 August 28, 2011 at 11:13 am
Dear BigT,
“And 8888: I’m Glad DeMint is not wasting time answering e-mails. He is busy doing what he said he would do. That is rare among elected officials…”
I see your multiple narrow-minded, peevish comments on every single topic at the FITSnews website, and always skip them; your oafish comment above caught my eye, though.
You and a few others have an unhealthy fixation on this website, and overwhelm it.
Do you have a job, a family, a friend, a pet, a hobby, or any interest in life besides FITSnews?
Why don’t you stop writing so much and read more? Like a book.
Turn off your computer.
Go take a walk.
Get out of your house.
Get some fresh air.
By Skidmarks August 28, 2011 at 11:39 am
Davis says he will endorse a candidate probably next month. Let’s see that would be after the DeMint inquisition on SCETV. Wanna bet Davis endorses who DeMint does.
By Ralph Hightower August 28, 2011 at 12:00 pm
Only when the national media lives and works in South Carolina will they realize that SC Governot Nikki Haley could be a star in the movie sequel, Dumb and Dumber.
I am betting that there are many of her 51% resounding victory in the governor’s race that want a “do over”.
By BigT August 28, 2011 at 1:03 pm
888: Welcome to the Club. When someone tells you something you don’t want to hear, you post a totally irrelevant comment…I’ve seen many like you.
That tells me why you likely did not get the response from DeMint that you wanted. You present yourself as one who hears only what you want to hear.
By Alabaster II August 28, 2011 at 1:45 pm
If Tom Davis and Mark Sanford were best friends at one time, why won’t Tom help him politically, meaning getting him a non-elective political or advisory position?
By FunkyChicken August 28, 2011 at 3:27 pm
Get off your knees Willie! You are no longer important.
By fitsnews August 28, 2011 at 5:36 pm
Wow … lots of haters on this post. Further evidence that Tom Davis is the politician that the SC political establishment fears the most.
-FITS
By HHI Style August 28, 2011 at 6:40 pm
Davis is a total Ass. Get real guys, a phony is a phony. Wake up.
Snow jobs come 12 months a year.
What month are we in?
By Jeffy01 August 28, 2011 at 9:52 pm
Fits, you can officially now write for The State. You and Warren Bolton have the same reporting skills. You interview yourself for stories.
By CNSYD August 28, 2011 at 10:29 pm
WOW FITS, your Sherlock Holmes skills are seriously lacking. If you think the negative posters on this article are “evidence” of the “SC political establishment” you have been smoking some bad stuff. Even we dumb, old SC public school educated non establishment types can spot a phony baloney like carpetbagger Davis.
By Jeffrey Sewell August 28, 2011 at 10:35 pm
Tom is a standup guy, that said what will he do this time around with his conservative clout is anyone’s best guess.
We would not be surprised to see him endorse Ron Paul, the only 2012 candidate who can stand on his record, has nothing forced to explain, repeatedly, and the media hates him is a big plus. Quite frankly, liking Ron Paul is becoming pretty easy, damn the guy just has this affinity for the truth.
It is becoming very hard to ignore this fellow as a contender.
By CNSYD August 28, 2011 at 11:06 pm
Jeffery Sewell, I bet you will get twice the amount of electoral votes as Ron Paul. 2×0=0
By Really? August 28, 2011 at 11:07 pm
Will, I don’t know how you think the comments are the GOP establishment bashing Tommy. I just can’t believe how much you are sucking up to him. I hope he keeps it up in the Senate, as I like what he’s doing, but his endorsement carries NO weight outside of his own zip code. Even that picture of him is awful.
By Jeffrey Sewell August 28, 2011 at 11:30 pm
CNSYD, Yeah see that is where we might just have to disagree, I happen to think grassroots might actually play a true role this time around. I was in the doctors office today, a doc in box (Sunday) and folks were just laughing at the media and politicians attempting gain on the storm, they get it, these folks are all effing liars. May be wrong AGAIN butt… just sayin.. R, js
By Ken E. August 28, 2011 at 11:53 pm
FITS said, “Wow … lots of haters on this post. Further evidence that Tom Davis is the politician that the SC political establishment fears the most.”
Yeah, I don’t think that’s the reason. The whole thing just seems unseemly, especially since all I ever see on the top banner ad is Davis’ mug. Really, as others have mentioned about, you should have named this post “SC 2012: Blowing Tom Davis”. Or is it the other way around?
By Sand Hill August 29, 2011 at 5:47 am
Davis’ best bet might be, “none of the above” when it comes to the current crop of Presidential candidates.
By What??????????? August 29, 2011 at 7:20 am
Fact check
Tom Davis prepared the incorporation papers for Will Folks and FITS News.
In other words, he is a legal advisor to Will Folks.
Presumedly paid in something other than a continuous display of off-the-wall public ass kissing that transcends the boundaries of promotion.
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Don’t see any rebuttal from Fits on this one.
By bogart August 29, 2011 at 8:48 am
Need to know,does he tango?Does he travel with his friend when he goes to tango? Did he know that his friend liked to tango and kept it to himself?….or……Does he shag only with his wife? With Sanford and Haley around these are things we need to know.
By Toyota Kawaski August 29, 2011 at 10:14 am
Attention Tom Davis can walk on water
By CNSYD August 29, 2011 at 3:05 pm
Hurry Sic Willie. One more post on your front page and you can push this turkey off it.
By Huhhh??? August 29, 2011 at 6:21 pm
Davis = Haley = Sanford.
Bunch of losers who have and will not nothing but harm to SC.
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