When S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley unveiled her ethics reform proposals last August, we had to laugh … after all, her plan proposed doing away with many of the loopholes she has habitually exploited over the years in order to maintain and expand her political power.
“Trusting Nikki Haley with ethics reform is like asking Amy Winehouse to be [...]
Nikki Haley: Ethics Reform Hypocrite
Why Jenny Sanford Is Pissed
Despite her protestations to the contrary, former S.C. First Lady Jenny Sanford is actively stoking the controversy involving her ex-husband’s trespassing allegation – which bodes poorly for former S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford over the coming three weeks as he tries to complete his political comeback.
Jenny Sanford’s lingering animosity toward the man who publicly humiliated her [...]
Letter: Haley A “Gem”
Dear Editor,
The Governor should keep handling things, as she does. We are blessed to have her. The one thing I noticed after moving here in 2005 was that the ruling party has (too) much power, and the governor, not enough.
I am a Republican, so I’m talking to a bunch of Republicans. You should work with, [...]
Bakari Sellers For Lite Gov?
S.C. Rep. Bakari Sellers (D-Bamberg) is running for lieutenant governor, multiple sources familiar with the young lawmaker’s plans tell FITS.
Sellers, who turns 29 this year, is “100 percent in” the race one source told us – adding that the fourth-term lawmaker was planning on “raising $1 million” for his bid.
Can Sellers win a statewide race [...]
Vincent Sheheen Launches Book Tour
Rock Hill, SC. – Today, state Sen. Vincent Sheheen kicks off the Palmetto State “Back on Track” tour at Sun City in Rock Hill to rollout his new book “The Right Way” and discuss his ideas for how to move South Carolina forward with local residents and leaders around the state.
“This short book is not [...]
More Anemic “Income Tax Relief”
S.C. Rep. Tommy Stringer (R-Greenville) is a good guy … as far as we know, anyway. But his recently unveiled “income tax relief” plan is yet another exercise in pointlessness (which is par for the course among “reform in name only”-minded politicians in the S.C. General Assembly).
According to reporter Adam Beam of The (Columbia, S.C.) [...]
Nikki Haley’s 2013 “State Of The State” Address
S.C. GOVERNOR’S REMARKS TO THE 120th SESSION OF THE S.C. GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Below is the prepared text of S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley’s 2013 “State of the State” address, delivered on January 16, 2013 to a joint session of the S.C. General Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the General Assembly, Constitutional Officers, and my [...]
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 [...]
Why Nikki Haley Didn’t Pick Herself
THREE REASONS …
Let’s get one thing straight: Nikki Haley hates being governor of South Carolina almost as much as South Carolina hates Nikki Haley being its governor. Get past the transparent “It’s a Great Day in South Carolina” cheer-babble and you’ll find a woman who desperately wants to take her game (such as it is) [...]
Henry McMaster: The “Caretaker?”
DON’T LAUGH … HE’S AN OPTION
S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley is seriously considering appointing former S.C. Attorney General Henry McMaster to the U.S. Senate as a “caretaker” for the seat over the next two years, sources tell FITS.
Haley has until January to appoint an interim replacement for U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint – who is resigning his [...]
Zeroing In On Nikki Haley
NATIONAL DEMOCRATS PICK UP THE SCENT
Even before an unprecedented state level security breach occurred on her watch, S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley was already facing a difficult road to reelection. Now Haley’s precarious position at home is imperiling her national ambitions – with Democrats seizing on the latest round of poor poll numbers for the Palmetto [...]
Nikki Haley Stands By Bobby Harrell
GOVERNOR SAYS SHE WON’T “FEED MEDIA FRENZY” OVER HOUSE SPEAKER’S CONTROVERSIAL REIMBURSEMENTS
S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley is refusing to get involved in the scandal that’s enveloping S.C. House Speaker Bobby Harrell (RINO-Charleston) … a curious development given the testy relationship that has existed between the two “Republican” politicians over the last few years.
Harrell is facing extensive criticism [...]
