Philandering Campbell?

An unauthorized biography of former S.C. Gov. Carroll A. Campbell has reportedly uncovered “evidence” which suggests the former governor engaged in numerous extramarital affairs – allegations sure to enrage those who defend the legacy of the late leader.
“Sometime ago I found some evidence that suggested Gov. Campbell may have (been) a philanderer,” Campbell’s biographer told [...]

Nikki Haley Calls SC Data Breach “Her Hurricane Hugo”

WHAT ON EARTH IS SHE THINKING?
On September 9, 1989, a tropical wave formed off the coast of Africa and was shortly thereafter given the designation Tropical Depression 11.  After two days of strengthening and organization, the system was christened “Tropical Storm Hugo.”  Two days later – roughly 1,200 miles east of the Leeward Islands – [...]

2012: The GOP’s “McGovern Moment”

By Larry Marchant || Yes, I’m the guy that risked his marriage and career, lost some friends, clients and income, and was the butt of a few late night comedic jokes.
But almost a year and a half to the day I made my confession concerning Governor Nikki Haley, I stand by what I said.
My faith, [...]

Former Campbell Aide Defends Haley

S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley has been slammed by open government advocates, fiscally-conservative lawmakers and Tea Party leaders in the wake of a seismic report detailing her recent “European Vacation.”
The story – which ran in Sunday’s print edition of The (Charleston, S.C.) Post and Courier – was published online Monday. From there, it was picked up [...]

The 2010 Primaries … Predictions?

By FITSNews || State Rep. Nikki Haley is likely cruising to a first-place finish in the 2010 SCGOP gubernatorial primary over her three establishment rivals, but how big will her margin of victory be?  Will Haley manage to eclipse the fifty percent (plus one vote) threshold needed to avoid a runoff against either U.S. Rep. [...]

Scott Surges In New Poll

By FITSNews || S.C. Rep. Tim Scott has surged ahead of the competition in a crowded race for the S.C. first congressional district seat, according to a new poll released this week.
The poll – conducted by National Research on behalf of the S.C. Club for Growth – shows Scott receiving 30 percent of the vote [...]

“Tumpy” Campbell Has A Fan!

By FITSNews || From the “it takes one to know one” (or “it takes one to vote for one”) file, here we have S.C. First Congressional District candidate Carroll A. “Tumpy” Campbell posing with a kindred spirit/ intellect at a recent St. Patrick’s Day parade in North Myrtle Beach, S.C.
The funniest thing about this picture?
It’s [...]

Sit Down And Shut Up, Tumpy

BUT LET’S NOT GIVE THE GOVERNOR A “VICTORY” HE DOESN’T DESERVE
FITSNews – January 29, 2008 – The worst-kept secret in South Carolina politics is that former State Ports Authority board member Carroll A. “Tumpy” Campbell III has a brain about the size of a walnut. Seriously, how on earth does anybody let themselves get outmaneuvered [...]

Tumpy Gets Dumped From Port Board

ARCH-DEFENDER OF STATUS QUO, OPPONENT OF FREE MARKET REFORMS IS (FINALLY) SHOWN THE DOOR
FITSNews – January 8, 2008 – It sure as hell took him long enough to do it, but Gov. Mark Sanford finally removed Carroll A. “Tumpy” Campbell III from the S.C. State Ports Authority board today, a huge victory for supporters of [...]