Supporters of S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley – yes, there are a few of those left in the Palmetto state – are reportedly considering whether to go after a group that targeted the governor during her 2010 campaign. S.C. Conservatives for Truth in Politics (TIP) – a group formed last year by former SCGOP
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S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson has referred S.C. lieutenant governor Ken Ard's ethics case to a statewide grand jury - a sign that the Florence "Republican in Name Only" could be on the verge of being indicted. "I have reviewed the information with a team of prosecutors in my office, and have concluded
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You've heard about the epic outburst from S.C. Majority Leader Kenny Bingham (RINO-Lexington) ... now you can watch it for yourself. Last week, a red-faced Bingham strode to the podium of the S.C. House of Representatives and ripped S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley a new one – saying that the governor went
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In a reprise of the slap on the wrist given to S.C. Sen. Jakie Knotts (RINO-Lexington) last September - and a preview of the slap on the wrist that's likely coming to S.C. Rep. Brian White (RINO-Anderson) - S.C. Lt. Gov. Ken Ard (RINO-Florence) settled his case with the S.C. Ethics Commission on Friday. After
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S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley's chickens came home to roost on Wednesday ... or at least her "Trikki" attempts to take credit for a pair of non-existent budget cuts did. Angry legislators in both the S.C. House and State Senate vigorously rebuked Haley for lying to them - saying her office went back on its
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In a testament to the failure of top-down economic planning, a monopolistic "one size fits all" approach to education and record-setting state budgets, the Palmetto state's competitive position has taken a sudden and precipitous nose dive. According to CNBC's annual "America's Top States for Business"
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Dear Editor: We have a great opportunity. With one person's signature we can introduce transparency and accountability into our government like never before. Let me explain: Proviso 76.14 (Treasurer: Audit Finding Follow-up) originated in the House of Representatives, wound its way through the
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S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley's attempt to create a small potatoes "efficiency cop" within the governor's cabinet has been a total (and secretive) failure. As a result, S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis is stepping up to the plate in the hopes of delivering some real value to taxpayers. Under the terms of a proviso
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Not content with passing the largest budget in South Carolina history ... again ... "Republican" S.C. Speaker of the House Bobby Harrell (RINO-Charleston) said this week that he will revive recommendations to raise taxes on Palmetto state residents. Harrell will select an 18-member "GOP" Caucus committee
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If you needed additional proof that this website is doing its job (i.e. pissing off the state's political establishment), S.C. Senate Republican Caucus press flak Wesley Donehue let it be known this week just how effective a political irritant our founding editor has become. Donehue appeared on the
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With her national ambitions on hold, her less-than-ambitious agenda stalled, her Tea Party base in revolt, her poll numbers tanking and the state and national economies both moving in the wrong direction, it's not surprising that S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley is rethinking her approach to the job she assumed
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Two washed-up former "Republican" State Senators - one an ex-director of the S.C. Department of Insurance - have joined forces to create a new lobbying firm. Shocking news, right? Ex-politicians becoming lobbyists? Well don't blink ... because another set of well-fed special interests is about to start
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