Friends: I am honored and humbled to have received the most votes in the race for National Delegate to the Republican National Convention this summer in Tampa. I want to thank my fellow conservatives for their vote of confidence in me on Saturday at the 2012 SCGOP Convention. As Governor Mitt Romney’s
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SC House Democrats Issue Statement On Nikki Haley Investigation
Columbia, SC - House Democratic Leader Harry Ott applauded the House Ethics Committee for voting to reopen the investigation into Nikki Haley on Friday. By a unanimous vote, the committee voted to request employment documents from Haley’s former employer, Lexington Medical Center, and its subsequent
Read story »Henri’ Thompson To Launch Candidacy
Henri’ Thompson, an entrepreneur and community servant, will officially launch his candidacy for the South Carolina Senate District 12 seat at two events on Tuesday, May 22nd. The district, located in Spartanburg and Greenville counties, is home to BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC., Michelin North America
Read story »Beth Bernstein Calls On Rep. Joan Brady To “Stop Protecting Nikki Haley”
(Columbia, SC) -- Beth Bernstein, candidate for House District 78, today called on Rep. Joan Brady to stop protecting Governor Nikki Haley and do what is right for South Carolina. Representative Brady is one of five Republicans on the House Ethics Committee that controversially voted to dismiss charges
Read story »Republican Liberty Caucus Endorses Rich Bolen
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – The Republican Liberty Caucus of South Carolina voted to endorse Rich Bolen for Senate District 18, which covers parts of Lexington, Newberry, and Union Counties. The RLC was influenced by Bolen’s commitment to fiscal conservatism and individual liberty and believes he will
Read story »Lee Bright Releases Pro-Life Video
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Read story »SCGOP Demands Resignation Of Staffer For “Sikh Jesus” Tweet
Senator John C. Land, III 513 Gressette Building Columbia, South Carolina 29201 Dear Senator Land, Last evening, the Executive Director of your Senate Democratic Caucus, Phil Bailey, made one of the most offensive, bigoted remarks I’ve ever heard. (http://www.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeedpolitics/south-carolina-democrat-labels-haley-sikh-jesus) In
Read story »Republican Liberty Caucus Of SC Endorses Ryan Payne
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – The Republican Liberty Caucus of South Carolina voted unanimously to endorse Ryan Payne for House district 44, which is anchored in Lancaster County. The RLC is impressed with Payne’s commitment to fiscal conservatism and individual liberty and believes he will be a key ally
Read story »SC Advances Born Alive Bill
COLUMBIA, SC (05-16-12) – The South Carolina House voted today 107-0 to require protection for infants born alive as a result of a failed abortion attempt. The bill, based on AUL model language, previously passed the Senate 27-3. It now will go through a third reading and then on to Governor Nikki
Read story »Republican Liberty Caucus Of SC Endorses Mike Rose
CHARLESTON, SC – The Republican Liberty Caucus of South Carolina voted to endorse South Carolina Senator Mike Rose for re-election to the South Carolina Senate. Rose has served as a Senator for District 38 in Dorchester and Charleston counties since 2009, and previously held that office from 1988-1997.
Read story »Club For Growth Ranks “Tea Party” Lawmakers
Club for Growth analysis of voting records finds many Freshmen Republicans have abandoned “Tea Party” values of fiscal responsibility Washington, DC – Today, the Club for Growth released a report based on its 2011 Congressional Scorecard focusing on the voting records of the so-called “Tea
Read story »SCGOP Welcomes Marco Rubio
Columbia, S.C.- The South Carolina Republican Party is honored to welcome U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (Florida) as the keynote speaker at its 45th Annual Silver Elephant Celebration. The event, to be held this Saturday night, will celebrate the state's vibrant and growing Republican Party with South
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