CORRUPT BARGAIN ALLEGED IN SC CONGRESSIONAL RACE
S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley reportedly offered Florence attorney Jay Jordan a judgeship (or at least her help in securing one) if he were to come out against one of her longtime political rivals – former S.C. Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer.
Bauer is facing Horry County councilman Tom Rice in a [...]
Judge Jay Jordan?
Multiple Ads Launched In Coastal SC Congressional Race
GRAB THE REMOTE, PEOPLE … CAUSE ALL OF THEM ARE SNOOZERS
Several of the candidates for South Carolina’s newly drawn seventh congressional district are running new television ads this week in an effort to introduce themselves to voters.
None of the ads are particularly inspiring, though.
Florence attorney Jay Jordan – a Republican who is badly trailing several [...]
Andre Bauer’s Lead Evaporates
When we last checked in on the GOP primary race for South Carolina’s newly drawn seventh congressional district, former Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer enjoyed a double digit lead over his rivals.
We observed at the time, however, that Bauer’s early lead was due exclusively to the fact that he’s the only candidate with district-wide name recognition. [...]
Inside Andre Bauer’s “Cash Advantage”
Former S.C. Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer’s fundraising advantage in the race for South Carolina’s newly-drawn seventh congressional district is a lot like his lead in the polls … it’s not all it’s cracked up to be.
While mainstream media outlets like the Associated Press blindly tout Bauer’s fundraising prowess, a closer examination of his financial disclosure [...]
GOP Releases List Of Congressional Candidates
Columbia, S.C.- Nine Republican candidates have filed in South Carolina’s new 7th U.S. Congressional District. The candidates will meet in the June 12, 2012 Republican Primary. A runoff (if necessary) would be held on June 26, 2012.
“I have no doubt a South Carolina Republican will represent the 7th district in Congress. Our party will unite [...]
Alleged Ard Paramour Working SC-7 Race
Rebecca Parker Elliott – the un-indicted “cash for contributions” co-conspirator (and alleged lover) of former S.C. Lt. Gov. Ken Ard – is currently employed by the U.S. congressional campaign of Florence, S.C. attorney Jay Jordan.
Jordan’s campaign paid Elliott $3,400 in the most recent fundraising quarter, according to documents filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
Why [...]
Jordan Off to Strong Fundraising Start In SC-7 Race
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Wednesday January 24, 2012
Florence – Jay Jordan, Republican candidate for Congress in South Carolina’s new 7th Congressional District announced today that he raised over $200,000 in just 2 months of fundraising in his first fundraising report since announcing for Congress last year.
“The outpouring of support our campaign has received in just [...]
Prosser … Eh …
Former S.C. Parks Recreation and Tourism (PRT) director Chad Prosser recently announced his candidacy for the newly-drawn seventh congressional district, becoming literally the umpteenth person to do so.
And while a pair of candidates have dropped out recently (one spectacularly so), we currently count at least eight Republican candidates running for this seat – Prosser, former [...]
Thad Viers Staff Shakeup
S.C. Rep. Thad Viers (R-Horry) is experiencing a staff shakeup as he campaigns for the newly-drawn South Carolina seventh congressional district – although it’s unclear yet who has left his campaign and who remains on board.
Rumors of Vier’s staff problems were first reported on The Blogland of Earl Capps, a Lowcountry, S.C. political website.
“The Blogland [...]
Another One For The SC 7th
A public relations executive who does extensive work on government-funded projects – including the controversial Interstate 73 boondoggle - is the latest “Republican” candidate running for the newly-drawn South Carolina seventh congressional district.
Debbie Harwell – who is also a local radio host – is the second candidate to jump in the race in as many [...]
Another For The SC Seventh
Yet another politician has jumped into the race for the newly-drawn South Carolina seventh congressional district.
Tom Rice – Chairman of Horry County Council – will announce his candidacy on Wednesday via a nine-stop tour of the district, which includes the Grand Strand and Pee Dee regions of the state.
S.C. Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer, S.C. Rep. [...]
Another Democrat Jumping Into SC 7 Race
Horry County trial lawyer Preston Brittain is preparing to announce his candidacy for the newly-drawn South Carolina seventh congressional district – becoming the third Democrat to express an interest in the seat.
Brittain’s family law firm is positively flush with cash – which means that this race could get very interesting, very fast.
As evidence of his [...]
