Less than two weeks before her appointees to the board of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) betrayed our state’s economic and environmental interests by giving the green light to the Port of Savannah’s expansion plans, S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley was feted by Georgia business leaders at a $1,000 a plate luncheon in downtown Atlanta.
Said to be organized by prominent Atlanta attorney and Georgia Chamber of Commerce leader Eric Tanenblatt – whose law firm does all sorts of infrastructure and maritime work – Haley’s Atlanta event was attended by several donors with direct connections to the Savannah Port (and possibly even a pair of Georgia Ports Authority board members).
Even deeper connections between Haley and Port of Savannah-related interests have been alleged, but FITS is continuing to independently confirm those reports.
Haley’s office has previously denied that the governor attended any fundraiser “affiliated with the Savannah port” (which we noted at the time sounded like a qualified denial).
News of Haley’s Atlanta fundraiser – which was held on October 28 – first appeared on FITS three weeks ago.
A week later – just hours before Haley’s board reached its controversial decision on the Savannah project – our website published a follow-up report in which Haley is alleged to have been offered a plum political favor from the head of the Georgia State Ports Authority in exchange for her role in what’s now being referred to as the “Savannah River Sellout.”
Specifically, our sources say that Georgia Ports Authority chairman Alec L. Poitevint II – a major GOP donor who will help select speakers for next year’s Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida – has been negotiating with Haley and her political consultant Jon Lerner to land the governor a coveted prime time speaking gig at the event.
Nikki Haley: Bought Off By Georgia?
Money, favors, etc. – all to hand a major competitive advantage to our neighboring state, which has already been incredibly successful when it comes to luring maritime business away from the Port of Charleston.
Assuming the decision reached by Haley’s SCDHEC board is allowed to stand, the Port of Savannah would be able to handle larger container ships – which would further enhance its competitive advantage at the expense of the Port of Charleston and effectively eliminate any chance that a deep water port will ever be constructed in Jasper County, S.C.
The end result could wind up being a net loss of billions of dollars for the Palmetto State’s economy.
The SCDHEC decision also guarantees that U.S. taxpayers will be on the hook for Savannah’s expansion – rather than private capital going to fund a Jasper County facility that would create thousands of South Carolina jobs and cause much less damage to the environment.
As we’ve noted in several previous posts, Haley’s decision to hand Georgia the keys to its port expansion project is a sudden and stunning reversal of her prior rhetoric.
Shortly after her 2010 election, Haley instigated a major spat with Georgia – sending a clear warning across the Savannah River regarding port-related issues.
“You now have a governor who does not like to lose,” Haley told a cheering crowd of S.C. State Ports Authority supporters in Charleston last November. “Georgia has had their way with us for way too long, and I don’t have the patience to let it happen anymore.”
Last month, though – right around the time that Georgia donors began stroking checks to her campaign – Haley’s tune began to change.
“Every port is different, and every port has its challenges,” Haley told Savannah’s WJCL/FOX 28 last month. “We have to say ‘What do we need to do that is right for the region?’ Our goal is to make sure every port (in the region) is successful.”
Haley is facing several investigations into the SCDHEC decision.
S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson’s office is investigating the matter on behalf of the Savannah River Maritime Commission – the state agency that has been empowered with representing South Carolina’s interests in these matters – and may pursue legal action at the commission’s request.
Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler (R-Cherokee) is holding a hearing of his Medical Affairs committee – which has oversight over SCDHEC – on November 29. Peeler specifically requested that Haley and several members of her staff attend the hearing and “be prepared to testify” – a request which Haley has refused.
Haley has offered to turn over emails and other documents related to the SCDHEC decision to Peeler, although given her office’s policy of destroying public documents it’s not immediately clear what that offer is worth.
UPDATE: It’s worth noting that this October 28 luncheon may not be the only event at which Georgia interests contributed financially to Haley. More importantly, it’s worth noting that these interests may also be stroking checks to political action committees and other advocacy groups that Haley is allegedly affiliated with.
UPDATE II: Sources tell FITS that a pair of mainstream media reporters were provided with specific details of the Haley event in Atlanta “days ago” and chose to sit on the story.
UPDATE III: Gina Smith of The (Columbia, S.C.) State newspaper is now confirming that “an Atlanta-area law firm held a fundraiser for Haley that brought in $15,000 in campaign contributions” although her editors chose to fold the story into a recap of Haley’s refusal to attend Peeler’s hearing.
UPDATE IV: Yvonne Wenger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports on the fundraiser in Atlanta on November 24, 2011, Scrutiny Growing on Haley Port Role.
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By UpstateLiberal November 22, 2011 at 10:16 pm
Wow…just…wow!!
By RECALL HALEY November 22, 2011 at 10:17 pm
Specifically, our sources say that Georgia Ports Authority chairman Alec J. Poitevint II – a major GOP donor who will select speakers for next year’s Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida – has been negotiating with Haley and her political consultant Jon Lerner to land the governor a coveted prime time speaking gig at the event.
Oh, NOW I remember.
Sellout the state for an RNC speaking spot.
What a low blow.
LET US RECALL HER.
Listening, John?
I don’t have the money or the organization but you do.
By Stimulus November 22, 2011 at 10:21 pm
She is a stupid ugly bitch!
By OhNoNotAgain November 22, 2011 at 10:59 pm
Your sources say …
What sources? I’m not doubting this. Just would like some indication of from whence it comes.
By imprimatur November 22, 2011 at 11:13 pm
Damn Sic you nailed her … again.
By Alas, I shrugged November 22, 2011 at 11:21 pm
Can’t recall a sitting governor in South Carolina. The state constitution does not allow for it. Unfortunately.
By Haley the Hooker November 23, 2011 at 12:16 am
The State is running with a similar story. Once again, Will beats the MSM to the punch. Keep up the good work. This woman is as crooked as they come!
By Mike at the Beach November 23, 2011 at 12:37 am
Ho…leee…shit…
By Sad Day in SC November 23, 2011 at 12:57 am
Whoever out there voted for Haley, man up and admit it to this board, and try to give an explination for the decisions she is making. She has played you voters for the FOOLS you are.
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By Good Ole Boy November 23, 2011 at 1:24 am
If you can’t recall her, impeach her. There has to be some broad, ethical catchall provision that can be invoked to can her sorry ass.
200 years ago in France, she would have lost her head by now to the guillotine.
By keeping 'em honest November 23, 2011 at 1:26 am
SLED? US Department of Justice? IRS?
Somebody conduct a real investigation into this mess!
By RedTick November 23, 2011 at 2:46 am
We still have not determined if she actually took her SAT. Also an investigation needs to be conducted to see if her office is paying the USC basketball team to lose. My sources say she was in Stephen Garcia’s room, in Atlanta, the night before the Chick Fil A Bowl game as well. She appears to be a Trojan Horse inserted into this state to wreck our economy and well as our cultural activities. A full DNA profile needs to be run on her to see if she is really Nikki Haley.
All of her previous lovers need to come forward and conform what they know. Maybe they can tell us if she has a valid birth certificate or not. She is not worthy to be called a Palmettonian!
By Fred Sanford November 23, 2011 at 3:49 am
We was robbed!
By Andy November 23, 2011 at 4:57 am
If Nikki Haley speaks in prime time at the Republican National Convention, her national political career will be over. It won’t matter here, of course, because South Carolinians prefer leaders who think and speak at a fifth grade level.
By Pat November 23, 2011 at 6:59 am
Tragic news:
Our governor is a crook, and no one cares.
We are a corrupt people, and would be better off admitting it and moving on.
By fastmouth November 23, 2011 at 8:24 am
Impeach, recall, or whatever with the governor and get the legislature to appoint Sic to fill out her unexpired term! Stay on top of this story Fits.
By Bogart November 23, 2011 at 8:52 am
Huffington Post has an article about Nikki destroying her emails,now they can add this one.Just think,she has seven more years in the Gov Mansion.Lucky SC.
By Dr. Sheldon Cooper November 23, 2011 at 9:35 am
Interesting, that a state Governor can be bought & controlled by another state. Good for Georgia, they are clearly much more intelligent.
By jimlewis,owb November 23, 2011 at 9:40 am
Don’t rely on polls but do pay a lot of attention while waiting in line at Bi-Lo. Whenever the conversation comes around to the Gypsy Governor there seems to be only two camps.
At best the Gypsy Governor has been sent by God to deliver us from evil. At worst she is the Antichrist with War, Death, Pestilence and Famine on point.
Personally I believe the Gypsy Governor is a Fucking Cockroach. Like any Fucking Cockroach she will feed off any source of food regardless of the consequences. Like any Fucking Cockroach she has no fear of Humans, flyswats, shoe soles, back end of a ketchup bottle, a spray of Flit or a spit of Red Man.
It may not be tomorrow, probably will not be this year, but the time will come when this Gypsy Governor becomes so engorged from her unending feasting that other Fucking Cockroaches will begin to eye her as dinner rather than a dinner ticket.
Roll on Gypsy Queen Dooh Nibor, you magnificent Fucking Cockroach, dammit roll on!!
By henny penny November 23, 2011 at 9:43 am
//Specifically, our sources say that Georgia Ports Authority chairman Alec J. Poitevint II – a major GOP donor who will select speakers for next year’s Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida – has been negotiating with Haley and her political consultant Jon Lerner to land the governor a coveted prime time speaking gig at the event.//
Makes sense. Workin’it from both sides, selling out SC on the front end and having her boy Nate Ballentine bending over for Mitt on the “back end”. Figures she’ll get her shot on the big dance floor at the NC. Send her to Argentina or India, just pack her off somewhere on her own dime.
By cash November 23, 2011 at 10:13 am
You can leave Columbia Metr. Airport on Friday morning. United Airlines flight 5732. Routes you through DC and then on to Doha Qatar then on to Amritsar. The flight is $1597 per person and lasts approximately 17 hours. Food and beverages will be provided. The return flight, assuming there is one, will take a little longer…approx. 20 hours. Qatar is a lovely arab country on the Persian Gulf, just a stone’s throw from Amritsar, Pakistan, Iraq, Iran, Saudia Arabia, and Oman. The main language is Arabic. Translaters available. It’s a great day in South Carolina. Cheaptickets.com
By keeping 'em honest November 23, 2011 at 10:15 am
>>>>>UPDATE III: Gina Smith of The (Columbia, S.C.) State newspaper is now confirming that “an Atlanta-area law firm held a fundraiser for Haley that brought in $15,000 in campaign contributions” although her editors chose to fold the story into a recap of Haley’s refusal to attend Peeler’s hearing.
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Its interesting that the State Paper’s web-site is hiding the story. The only way to read it is to search for it on the site or following the hot-link that FITS provides above. So not only did they bury Gina’s Smith’s scoop in the article, but they also bury the article. IS The State angling to get back in the Queen’s good graces?
By Is this SHIITE for real November 23, 2011 at 10:18 am
Nikki, Nikki, Nikki…I told you orange was not your color.
By cash November 23, 2011 at 11:18 am
jimlewis, you’re in rare form this morn. Carry on and well done.
By Cid November 23, 2011 at 12:42 pm
“t” voted for her and he’s got a damn good explanation!
she’s a REPUBLICAN!
What the Hell e,SE you wanna know?
By bruce108 November 23, 2011 at 12:46 pm
Ah, we Sandlappers are but a mere stepping stone to the elevation of HRH to the Vice Presidency with Mitt!
By Not So Much November 23, 2011 at 12:58 pm
My goodness. I can’t believe you guys are going so soft and cuddly on this outright sellout of South Carolina’s interest for what amounts to less than forty pieces of silver.
Where is the outrage?
This woman was never qualified to be Governor, Sheheen was always the best candidate, anyone with half a mind knew that and tried to spread the word, but the (R) next to her name was the only thing people cared about.
Don’t make the same mistake when it comes to the elections next fall.
By Spot on November 23, 2011 at 1:15 pm
“Atlanta-area law firm held a fundraiser for Haley that brought in $15,000 in campaign contributions”
Even though Jack Abramoff said, “You’d be amazed how little a congressman can be bought for” I still find myslef dazed from time to time when stories like this come out.
If only I had the opportunity I would have loved to write a check for $15,000 to Haley for dredging rights.
I’m quite sure I could have made at least $100 million for my $15,000 investment….probably more.
By cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs November 23, 2011 at 1:38 pm
I’m ashamed to admit I voted for Haley. I won’t make that mistake again!
By Dr. (Well I'll Be) M.D. November 23, 2011 at 2:37 pm
Hey CUCKOO…..don’t worry about it…admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery!
Hey….Doc Cooper, can you give this guy some scholarly advice on an atomic level?
By Dr. Sheldon Cooper November 23, 2011 at 3:53 pm
Dr. Welby, for cuckoo to admit his shame, and promise not to commit the same mistake twice is clearly admirable. However, cuckoo is guilty of one of the worst unforgivable atrocities in the universe. History has dictated that all tea party supported female politicians, ie Sarah, Christine, Nikki are virtually brainless. Being capable of reproduction does not mean they know how it works. Their cranial cavities are void of neurons. Extra thick skulls keep the heads from collapsing into the vacuum. Regrettably, cuckoo is incapable of absorbing scholarly advice.
By Mrs. Ethel Krabitz November 23, 2011 at 5:00 pm
Nikki Haley is an unethical Judas who sold our state out for her chance to speak on prime time.
Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when we practice to decieve!
All the gin and tonics have addled what few brain cells she MAY have once had … a long time ago.
I hope she goes down and goes down hard.
I am a Republican who voted for Sheheen.
By Dr. (Well I'll Be) M.D. November 23, 2011 at 5:52 pm
So Doc are you saying…he really did go Cuckoo for Cocoa’s (Haley’s) Puff!?!?
By I'm Guilty November 23, 2011 at 5:54 pm
I voted for her as well. Next election, I don’t give a darn who runs against her, they will get my vote. Anyone who associates and aligns themselves with Haley, should also be VOTED OUT of office. There are things worse than being a Democrat, and we currently have that in office….How does that song by the Who go? … We won’t be fooled again.
By Old Bike Dude November 23, 2011 at 10:08 pm
Don’t blame me. I voted American.
By Waterfront commentator November 24, 2011 at 1:53 am
Post and Courier
Scrutiny growing on Haley port role
Fundraiser before dredging approval raises suspicions, By Yvonne Wenger
Thursday, November 24, 2011
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The governor’s role
Haley has said her only role in DHEC’s decision was asking the chairman to hear Georgia’s appeal after the agency’s staff denied the permit. Haley said she was extending a courtesy to Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, who requested a second look.
What changed, Haley said, was that Georgia had agreed to spend money over the next 50 years to provide some environmental protections to the Savannah River by paying to pump oxygen into the water to make up for any degradation.
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My friends familiar with this “pump oxygen into the water” technique say it involves continuously blasting the river with fire hoses near the water’s surface to create “turbulence.” They say it is phantasmagorial to think that such oxygenation could successfully replace the Savannah River’s natural 50-mile natural tidal fluctuation to the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge.
Established April 6, 1927, Savannah NWR consists of over 29,000 acres of freshwater marshes, tidal rivers and creeks and bottomland hardwoods.
Some 36 of the 50-mile tidal fluctuation will be dredged, as Garden City (Container) Terminal is the northern-most GPA facility.
The dredging is being proposed because the largest ships in the industry — super-post Panamax ships — cannot reach Garden City Terminal under current conditions. These giant ships carry between 8,000 and 12,000 containers and require a 48-foot depth. The channel now is 42 feet deep. Six additional feet of primary dredging over this distance is exceedingly unusual in the United States, tremendously expensive (in the hundreds of millions of dollars), and damaging to the upstream ecosystem.
Dredging the river to this new depth will totally eliminate tidal fluctuation to the Savannah NWR. Thus the call for the fire hoses.
I propose renaming Governor Haley “Fire-Hose-Lady-In-Chief,” and erecting a bronze “Little Mermaid” statue overlooking and protecting the river, like the iconic “Den Lille Havfrue” sitting on a rock in Copenhagen harbor.
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Port of Savannah
32°02′N 80°54′W
Savannah, the second largest city and the chief port of Georgia, is situated on the southern bank of the Savannah River approximately 13 nautical miles from the Atlantic Ocean. The area surrounding Savannah proper is characterized by flat terrain with extensive marsh land. The city is built atop a bluff of low elevation. Maximum elevations of approximately 11-13 ft. are generally reached within 0.3 – 1.1 statute miles to the south and west of the Georgia Ports Authority Ocean Terminal. The surrounding terrain and barrier islands provide little protection to the harbor area, except for cases where the winds are from the south.
The bathymetry along the Savannah coast is characterized by shallow shoals and banks out to 3-7 nautical miles offshore. Due to the gentle relief of the continental shelf, depths increase gradually and may be only 50 ft 7 to l0 nautical miles offshore. The gentle slope of the shelf is a characteristic which promotes the generation of storm surge under proper conditions. A deepwater channel is maintained across the bar through Tybee Roads to Savannah’s waterfront terminals. Several landmarks and prominent features mark the various approaches to the ocean jetties.
>>>>>The harbor includes the lower 21 statute miles of the Savannah River. <<<<>>>> From this point, channel depths are maintained at 38 ft MLW <<<<< as the width decreases to 500 ft, then later to 400 ft. In addition to the channel, there are several turning basins maintained within the river. Pilotage is available on a 24-hr. basis with pilots boarding from the pilot boats near the sea buoy.
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The GPA states that within seven years, its container-handling capacity, accomplished by river dredging, will increase "from the current 2.62 million TEUs to 6 million TEUs in 2018" — or 229%, WITHOUT EXPANSION OF THE FOOTPRINT OF GARDEN CITY TERMINAL:
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The Future of Trade
Business continues to grow, and Garden City Terminal remains ahead of the curve. Anticipating the changing pace of trade not only in the Southeast and Midwest but in overseas markets, the Georgia Ports Authority will invest $1.2 billion in expansion projects over the next decade to accommodate the projected growth in global trade.
Over the next 10 years, Garden City Terminal is scheduled to add on average two high-speed super post-Panamax container cranes every 18 months for a total of 25 cranes, as well as 86 Rubber-Tired Gantries (RTG) as part of long-term developments for a full RTG conversion at the facility, further improving terminal efficiencies. And to accommodate the larger traffic necessary to keep up with demand, the Georgia Ports Authority is in the process of increasing the depth of the Savannah River Navigation Channel from 42 to 48 feet MLW (12.8 to 14.6 meters).
These expansion projects, together with numerous others identified under the GPA’s long-term strategic development plan, will increase throughput capacity from the current 2.62 million TEUs to 6 million TEUs in 2018.
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Yes, "turn the fire hoses on them" little endangered marine species.
After all, they can't vote.
And the South Carolinians? They're unenlightened and lack wisdom and "vision."
Especially those silly, hyperventilating legislators.
By Ralph Hightower November 24, 2011 at 3:07 am
I wonder who’s private Gulfstream jet Governot Nikki Haley flew on this time.
By Ralph Hightower November 24, 2011 at 3:09 am
BTW, SC Governot Nikki Haley has 1,147 more days left in office.
By The Tax Man Cometh November 24, 2011 at 10:19 am
“if we cut taxes,we will create jobs.”
Nikki Haley
By Chicora November 24, 2011 at 10:20 am
Impeachment is a real, viable possibility for high crimes and misdemeanors she has prepetuated against the citizens of South Carolina. In other matters, but this one blows the lid off. Course, the legislators gotta have the political will to do the right thing. Might be a real good opportunity to vent the legislators on this to see who needs to be replaced next November when they’re heads are all on the block.
By Cid November 24, 2011 at 10:45 am
Are you kidding?
This is SOUTH CAROLINA!
PUT an “R” by their name and there a cinch for re election
Few will even be opposed!
By Jonah November 24, 2011 at 10:59 am
Here’s hoping someone will oppose the worst of the corrupt, Glenn McConnell.
By Cid November 24, 2011 at 11:12 am
Well I agree
But the realty is McConnell will wave that Confederate flag and the masses will rally to his banner
Last time a well meaning lawyer opposed him on the “D” line
Even spent a little money
Pointed out McConnells miserable failures
And ran a good campaign
For his efforts he got about 38% of the vote
By Chicora November 24, 2011 at 2:31 pm
@Jonah…Governor’s got to be impeached fisrt…just doing too much damage to South Carolina and it’s water resources, not to mention the economic impact.
By Jonah November 24, 2011 at 6:33 pm
We can simultaneously promote an opponent to McConnell for next November’s election (12-month time horizon) and a recall petition to Haley (36-month time horizon).
At least two individuals wanting to replace McConnell and Haley must come forward and put their shoulder to the wheel.
Regarding recalling Haley, I presume the most motivated person is John Rainey, assuming that Sheheen, Stavanakis, McMaster, Bauer, and other past or known gubernatorial contenders will be content to let the state burn, and take her on in the 2014 primary.
Assuming no recall effort occurs, and based on her current “burn rate,” Haley will not be the Republican candidate. If that happens, I’ll put my money on Sheheen, the most likely Democrat opponent.
Assuming no recall effort occurs, by then, the Republicans will have lost much good will among voters for allowing Haley to remain governor and ruin our state. (Like a drunk driver, given her more time, she’ll do more damage.) All Republican candidates will be painted with the same brush.
Voters in both parties will consider not recalling Haley to be sheer negligence by the Republican party, and will “throw the (Republican) bums out.” That will include Rainey.
Thus, if today’s “loud noise at the party” — John Rainey — contents himself with simply suing, exposing and harassing Haley for the next three years and then runs against her — I’ll consider him a common opportunist and make a point of NOT voting for him.
I’ll support the first competent person to organize a recall petition. THAT is leadership.
Meanwhile, we still need to work on replacing McConnell.
The state is being ruined by both rotten apples.
By Cid November 24, 2011 at 6:41 pm
Jonah,
Do you and the others here not understand ?
There is NO SUCH THING as a recall in SC
It cannot be done
Unless Haley is impeached and removed from office
She will serve her four year term
Get ready for three more years of fun and games
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!
By Jonah November 24, 2011 at 8:09 pm
You are correct, I just learned. Read below concerning recall of governors the situation in other states and the challenge to us South Carolinians.
Wisconsin’s law allows gubernatorial recalls, and it’s gathering momentum now:
From CNN:
Wisconsin Winter Doesn’t Deter Historic Governor Recall Effort
By mediaman | Posted November 22, 2011 | La Crosse, Wisconsin
iReport — La Crosse, WI- As the temperatures in Wisconsin begin to dip into the low 20’s, the efforts to recall Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker have begun to heat up. In Madison, on November 19th, crowds estimated at around 30,000 descended upon the capitol to kick off a petition drive to recall the governor. Organizers have until January 17th to collect more than 540,000 signatures to force the recall. Within four days, United Wisconsin, a coalition of recall efforts, announced that it had already collected over 105,000 signatures.
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The National Conference of State Legislatures publishes this list of “Recall Provisions in State Constitutions and Statutes” in 19 states:
Alaska – Const. Art. 11, §8; AS §15.45.510-710, 15.60.010, 29.26.250-350
Arizona – Const. Art. 8, §1-6; Ariz. Rev. Stat. §19-201 – 19-234
California – Const. Art. 2, §13-19; CA Election Code §11000-11386
Colorado – Const. Art. 21; Colo. Rev. Stat. §1-12-101 – 1-12-122, 23-17-120.5, 31-4-501 – 31-4-505
Georgia – Const. Art. 2, §2.4; Ga. Code §21-4-1 et seq.
Idaho – Const. Art. 6, §6; Idaho Code §34-1701 – 34-1715
Illinois – Const. Art. 3. §7
Kansas – Const. Art. 4, §3; KSA §25-4301 – 25-4331
Louisiana – Const. Art. 10, §26; La. Stats. Ann. §18:1300.1 – 18:1300.17
Michigan – Const. Art. 2, §8; Mich. Election Law §168.951 – 168.975
Minnesota – Const. Art. 8, §6; Minn. Stat. Ann. §211C.01 et seq.
Montana – Mont. Code § 2-16-601 – 2-16-635
Nevada – Const. Art. 2, §9; Nev. Rev. Stat. §294A.006, Ch. 306, 539.163 – 539.183
New Jersey – Const. Art. 1, §2(b); NJ Rev. Stat. Ann. § 19:27A-1 – 19:27A-18
North Dakota – Const. Art. 3, §1 and 10; ND Century Code Ann. §16.1-01-09.1, 44-08-21
Oregon – Const. Art. 2, §18; Or. Rev. Stat. §249.865 – 249.880
Rhode Island – Const. Art. 4, §1
Virginia – Va. Code §24.2-233
Washington – Const. Art. 1, Sec. 33-34; Wash. Rev. Code §29A.56-110 et seq.
Wisconsin – Const. Art. 13, §12; Wis. Stat. Ann. §9.10
Also:
Recall Election Held Simultaneously With Election for Successor in:
Arizona
California
Colorado
Nevada
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Recall Election Followed by Separate Special Election for Successor in:
Georgia
Louisiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Montana
New Jersey
Oregon
Illinois
Recall Election; Successor is Appointed in:
Alaska
Idaho [a]
Kansas [a]
Washington [b]
[a] The governor appoints a successor who must be a member of the same political party as the officeholder recalled, and must be selected from a list submitted by a committee of the political party of the person recalled.
[b] County board of commissioners appoints a person from a list submitted by a committee of the political party of the person recalled.
Also see:
History and Use of the Recall in the U.S.
The recall device began in the United States in a municipality — Los Angeles — in 1903. Michigan and Oregon, in 1908, were the first states to adopt recall procedures for state officials; Minnesota (1996) and New Jersey (1993) were the most recent.
Historically, recall attempts at the state level have been unsuccessful. The recall is used much more often, and with more success, at the local level.
Prior to California’s 2003 gubernatorial recall election, the only successful recall of a governor to date took place in North Dakota in 1921, when voters removed from office not only Governor Lynn J. Frazier, but also the attorney general and the commissioner of agriculture. California voters have initiated 32 gubernatorial recall attempts since 1911, but the 2003 recall of Governor Gray Davis in 2003 was the first to ever reach the ballot. In 1988, Arizona voters filed enough signatures to trigger a recall election for Governor Evan Mecham, but he was impeached by the state’s House of Representatives before the date of the scheduled recall election.
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Thus, South Carolinians can recall their governor by constitutional amendment as in 17 states above or by statute in two states (Montana and Virginia), depending on the language of our own constitution.
Enacting a constitutional amendment allowing us to try to remove our governor may therefore be necessary. If that is so, we should do it.
My comments about leadership needed to conduct a recall petition apply equally to my argument for a constitutional amendment needed to actually allow such a recall.
The legislature will not impeach this governor.
To remove this governor, something must be done by the citizens — including all the politicians named in my post above.
Leadership, please?
By They know? November 25, 2011 at 8:23 am
Our gov. And I use that term loosely, is about one step up from white trash.. I can’t wait until it’s time for election so I can take great pride in striking her IF she makes it that long.. Her and Mark Sanford would make a wonderful couple, ( they might already be with that open marriage she has ).
By Jan November 25, 2011 at 1:32 pm
She does not see anything wrong with selling her support and influance to the highest bidder. That is what our State Goverment has been for many years now. But then again that is free market capitalism at work.
By Chilton November 25, 2011 at 5:17 pm
Yup, she sells the state by the square mile.
By cash November 26, 2011 at 9:50 am
People…we are taling about a gypsy here. To understand what is happening is to ubderstand the way these people work. Read about gypsies. They originally migrated grom the Punjab. Only stating facts here.
By Trevor Bauknight November 28, 2011 at 10:43 am
So there were only 15 people at the $1,000 a plate luncheon, or were there just a lot of “expenses” to recover?
By Elmer Pywacket December 4, 2011 at 2:19 pm
Har, har, I wonder what happened to Queen Nikki’s much touted policy about “transparent” and “open” government? Oh, I forgot, the fine print says that that policy only applies in those cases where her highness decides it will apply. This case has a certain odoriferous quality which Queen Nikki is desperate to contain in her office.
By DougH December 16, 2011 at 2:07 pm
When in trouble. Wave the flag, Confederate, American, it doesn’t matter. Then blame someone else for the trouble that your citizens are experiencing. Through in a little prejudice, and you’ve got the recipe for another GOP re-election.
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