(Columbia, SC) – After a year-long analysis of the issues by a diverse review panel appointed by Adjutant General Robert E. Livingston, Jr., reform legislation was introduced today by Speaker of the S.C. House Bobby Harrell that employs many of the panel’s recommendations to change how our state’s head military position is chosen.
“General Livingston worked [...]
Speaker, Adjutant General Unveil Restructuring Proposals
Sloan: How To Solve SC’s Financial Disclosure Dilemma
CANDIDATES, CHALLENGERS SHOULD DISCLOSE THEIR INCOME TAX RETURNS
By E.D. Sloan Jr. || In 2010 Alan Wilson and Bob Livingston, candidates for nomination by the State GOP for elective office, allegedly failed to comply with the law that required them to timely file a Statement of Economic Interest (SEI) and the GOP failed to exclude them [...]
Military Campaigning: A “Non-Uniform” Debate
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) of running as a current, reserve [...]
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 the recommendation of S.C. National Guard leaders. [...]
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 the Veteran’s Memorial on the S.C. State House grounds [...]
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 the South Carolina National Guard and see [...]
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 “kick-off” celebration scheduled for January 21.
Two days ago, [...]
