By FITSNews || Last week's decision by S.C. lieutenant gubernatorial candidate Bill Connor to suspend his campaign for a week while he was called up to active duty with the U.S. military raised an issue we've been itching to address around here. Specifically - what are the advantages (and disadvantages)
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FITS Interview With General Bob Livingston
By FITSNews || With no Republican primary opponent and no Democrat filing to run for the office, Major General Bob Livingston is on his way to becoming South Carolina's next Adjutant General. As we've stated previously, we believe that this position should be appointed by future governors based on
Read story »Livingston Kicking Off Bid, Spears Endorsement Possible
By FITSNews || Major General Bob Livingston will formally kick off his campaign to become South Carolina's next Adjutant General on Thursday - an event which could feature a surprise endorsement from the current Adjutant General, Stan Spears. Tomorrow's announcement will take place at 1:00 p.m. at
Read story »Spears Won’t Run In 2010
By FITSNews || The nation's only independently-elected Adjutant General is stepping down after nearly two decades in office. S.C. Adjutant General Stan Spears - first elected in 1994 - announced Tuesday morning that he will not seek reelection in 2010. "It has been an honor and a privilege to lead
Read story »Will Spears Run In 2010?
By FITSNews || S.C. Adjutant General Stan Spears abruptly canceled a campaign kickoff event on Thursday, prompting rumors that the 72-year-old might not seek a fifth term as the state's top military officer. On January 11, Spears sent out invitations to supporters inviting them to attend a campaign
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