The first congressional district is an interesting animal …
In a state full of dirt poor, borderline illiterates it represents the richest and most intellectually advanced region of the state – including population centers in Charleston, Beaufort and Hilton Head Island (and having shed the “Redneck Riviera” of Myrtle Beach during the recent redistricting).
It’s also decidedly [...]
Mark And Maria: Relationship Status?
Former S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford is still engaged to his Latin lover and “soul mate,” Maria Belen Chapur.
That’s according to sources close to the former governor, whose campaign is working feverishly to beat back a rumor that the couple’s engagement has been called off (or even worse … was never really on).
“He’s still engaged – and [...]
About That Crazy Mark Sanford Story
The political internets were ablaze this week with the news that former S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford had the gall to ask his ex-wife, Jenny Sanford, to run his 2013 political comeback bid.
You know … the same woman he cheated on and publicly humiliated four years ago.
Anyway the news was “broken” in a lengthy New York [...]
SC-1: Kuhn Versus Sanford
We’ve met a lot of crazy people in South Carolina politics … and to be fair some degree of mental instability seems to be a prerequisite for seeking public office in this state.
But former S.C. Senator John Kuhn has always set the bar for political nuttiness pretty high. The guy is, quite simply, “Cuckoo for [...]
“A Very Sanford Christmas”
THE LATEST CHAPTER IN A SOUTH CAROLINA SOAP OPERA THAT JUST WON’T END
In years past former S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford and his wife Jenny would send cute Christmas cards to thousands of South Carolinians on their campaign mailing list. These annual greeting always featured an updated family photo, a Bible verse (selected by Mrs. Sanford) [...]
CNN: Mark Sanford Will Run For Congress
NETWORK SAYS FORMER GOVERNOR WILL SEEK HIS OLD HOUSE SEAT
Former S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford will run for his old congressional seat, sources close to the scandal-scarred politician tell CNN.
Now the only question is whether his ex-wife, Jenny Sanford, will also seek the seat …
FITS reached Sanford a few moments before the CNN story was published [...]
Fight For The (SC) First: More Names
THE RACE FOR TIM SCOTT’S U.S. HOUSE SEAT IS HEATING UP
Like moths to the flame (filled with desire), a veritable swarm of South Carolina “Republican” politicos are buzzing hot and heavy about their aspirations for the U.S. House seat that’s soon to be vacated by U.S. Senator-designate Tim Scott.
Scott’s impending resignation to fill Jim DeMint’s [...]
NAACP To Nikki Haley: Don’t Pick Henry McMaster
FORMER ATTORNEY GENERAL’S “WHITES ONLY” PROBLEM ONCE AGAIN REARS ITS UGLY HEAD
S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley has been warned by the NAACP not to pick former S.C. Attorney General Henry McMaster as an interim replacement for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Jim DeMint.
Why not? Because of McMaster’s membership in a “whites only” country club.
In [...]
Governor’s Mansion Valet Killed In Car Crash
CHAMBERLAIN BRANCH SERVED S.C. FIRST FAMILIES FOR MORE THAN A DECADE
Chamberlain Branch, a longtime valet at the S.C. Governor’s Mansion, was killed early Friday morning when a suspect fleeing Cayce S.C. police officers ran a red light and slammed his vehicle into the minivan Branch was driving.
The driver of the vehicle being pursued by police [...]
Tim Scott’s Team Is Measuring The Drapes
… MEANWHILE HIS CHIEF OF STAFF IS JUMPING INTO THE RACE FOR HIS HOUSE SEAT
U.S. Rep. Tim Scott is “99 percent” sure that S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley is going to appoint him as the interim replacement for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Jim DeMint, sources close to the first-term Congressman tell FITS.
“It’s his,” [...]
The Wire: 12/13/2012
TIPS, COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS FROM FITS READERS
Welcome to “The Wire,” our pseudo-daily effort to respond to the barrage of info we receive on a daily basis here at FITSNews …
What’s in the news today? The ongoing suspense regarding S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley’s appointment of an interim replacement for the Senate seat being vacated by Jim [...]
Mark Sanford Mulls (Another) Gubernatorial Bid In 2014
FORMER S.C. GOVERNOR COULD PLAY SPOILER
Despite a very poor showing in recent statewide polling, former S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford continues to plot a political comeback. In fact it’s looking increasingly like the “Love Guv” – who was almost run out of office in 2009 due to complications stemming from an extramarital affair – has his [...]
