Former Charleston County councilman Curtis Bostic is running for the U.S. Congress as a fiscal conservative. In fact his campaign website is “StopSpending.com.”
There’s just one problem with that narrative … as a county councilman, Bostic supported massive increases in government spending. In fact the first congressional district candidate backed budgets which grew Charleston County government more than twice as fast as its population – even after adjusting for inflation.
From 2001-2008, total spending on Charleston County government ballooned from $241 million to $365 million – a 25 percent increase after adjusting for inflation. During that time Charleston County’s population grew by just 12.2 percent – from 310,000 to 348,000.
With the exception of 2001, when he was recorded as absent, Bostic voted for every single county budget.
Making matters worse, Bostic’s tenure on county council included not one, but two recessions – including the “Great Recession” which began in December 2007.
Yeah … looks like somebody better rethink that whole “Stop Spending” schtick.
For reasons surpassing understanding, Bostic has emerged as one of a handful of frontrunners in the crowded race for the first district. That’s pretty impressive considering he doesn’t even live in the district.
Sixteen Republicans are currently battling it out for their party’s nomination for this seat. Meanwhile Democrat Elizabeth Colbert-Busch is already campaigning for the general election in May.
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Fits is such a moron. The budget was balanced. Although his immature mind probably isn’t capable of understanding what kind of leadership that took.
Agreed. I’m from Charleston County and the budget was indeed balanced. And Tim Scott worked hand-in-glove with Bostic, who did no grandstanding while on council.
If you told FITS that 1,689,931 was a “democrat” number, he’d create a factoid to prove it and say that it is ruining America.
Fits is such a moron. The budget was balanced. Although his immature mind probably isn’t capable of understanding what kind of leadership that took.
Agreed. I’m from Charleston County and the budget was indeed balanced. And Tim Scott worked hand-in-glove with Bostic, who did no grandstanding while on council.
If you told FITS that 1,689,931 was a “democrat” number, he’d create a factoid to prove it and say that it is ruining America.
If you dig a little deeper you will discover that the initial site name was, “Stop Spending My Money But If Elected I Am Sure As Hell Gonna Spend Yours..com”
If you dig a little deeper you will discover that the initial site name was, “Stop Spending My Money But If Elected I Am Sure As Hell Gonna Spend Yours..com”
FITS is co-owned by Nancy Mace who works for Grooms and Mulvaney. I really need a raving review on my business. Think I could pay fits off for a nice review like grooms and Mulvaney are doing to smear Bostic?
Woah that’s so true never saw the connection! So much for freedom of the press
Will…is…not…the…”press.” He doesn’t claim to be. Doesn’t want to be. As a matter of fact, he’s fairly proud of the fact that he’s NOT the press.
if he isn’t then he needs to stop acting like the things he says are actually true. They’re all lies and BS and regardless its already been established that he is getting PAID to post this stuff.
Looks like Bostic is cutting into Grooms’ base.
FITS is co-owned by Nancy Mace who works for Grooms and Mulvaney. I really need a raving review on my business. Think I could pay fits off for a nice review like grooms and Mulvaney are doing to smear Bostic?
Woah that’s so true never saw the connection! So much for freedom of the press
Will…is…not…the…”press.” He doesn’t claim to be. Doesn’t want to be. As a matter of fact, he’s fairly proud of the fact that he’s NOT the press.
if he isn’t then he needs to stop acting like the things he says are actually true. They’re all lies and BS and regardless its already been established that he is getting PAID to post this stuff.
Looks like Bostic is cutting into Grooms’ base.
I’ve always admired Daniel and so I will be voting for his dad in this race. The way that this news site is shameless in bashing a conservative candidate is astounding. This is hearsay reporting and nothing more.
Daniel is an extremely kind and down to earth young man who happens to be a celebrity. This is virtually unknown!
I ran into him at citadel mall in charleston, sc when he was with his friends and you could tell he was close with them and they admired him.
Someone even asked for his autograph and he was so kind and smiled and gave it.
I never would’ve guessed he wasn’t a celebrity if I didn’t know better. Any man who can raise a kid like that into a young man of such humility and kindness and one who can handle fame with such grace will earn my vote hands down.
I’ve been a HUGE FAN of Daniel’s all the time and I think hes so cute, humble, down to earth, I wish I could vote for his Dad but I live in Denver ;(
I’ve always admired Daniel and so I will be voting for his dad in this race. The way that this news site is shameless in bashing a conservative candidate is astounding. This is hearsay reporting and nothing more.
Daniel is an extremely kind and down to earth young man who happens to be a celebrity. This is virtually unknown!
I ran into him at citadel mall in charleston, sc when he was with his friends and you could tell he was close with them and they admired him.
Someone even asked for his autograph and he was so kind and smiled and gave it.
I never would’ve guessed he wasn’t a celebrity if I didn’t know better. Any man who can raise a kid like that into a young man of such humility and kindness and one who can handle fame with such grace will earn my vote hands down.
I’ve been a HUGE FAN of Daniel’s all the time and I think hes so cute, humble, down to earth, I wish I could vote for his Dad but I live in Denver ;(
In a previous Bostic article you offered up this quote.
Bostic then offered up this doozy of a quote …
It is not the job of an attorney to ascertain what the truth is. It is the job of an attorney to represent people.
There are some who say this cannot be attributed to Bostic. Could you give us a reference or was this a lie.
Actually, the quote also needs context.
Patch redacted the quote – but of cource fits still posts it. I’m done with fits
In a previous Bostic article you offered up this quote.
Bostic then offered up this doozy of a quote …
It is not the job of an attorney to ascertain what the truth is. It is the job of an attorney to represent people.
There are some who say this cannot be attributed to Bostic. Could you give us a reference or was this a lie.
Actually, the quote also needs context.
Patch redacted the quote – but of cource fits still posts it. I’m done with fits
Well…..according to the “Art of War”, it is very evident that Curtis Bostic is nothing more than a full back blocker for Mark Sanford. He is garnering and consolidating his “support” base via his county council rolodex to sway certain corporate donors who are unaware of impending energy concerns. How much did Curtis know about the 900 Million tax gift to BOEING…!?!? ….the 700 Million to SCRA…!?! DO we have to re-hash his “Casper Toes” concerning the John’s Island connector that has yet to be finished…!?> As far as being a man of the people, we sure didn’t see Curtis down near Edisto teaching concerned citizens about TRASH dumping in Iraq and Afghanistan…!? Thank the Lord that landfill did not get approved…!!! Matter of fact, we wonder when was the last time Curtis Bostic has used Google Earth…..???? Does he know how to use a MAP of the Middle East…!?!? How about a Waste Management trash truck route map….!?!?
Every time I read your posts I can’t help be afraid that people like you are wandering the streets…..
Well…..according to the “Art of War”, it is very evident that Curtis Bostic is nothing more than a full back blocker for Mark Sanford. He is garnering and consolidating his “support” base via his county council rolodex to sway certain corporate donors who are unaware of impending energy concerns. How much did Curtis know about the 900 Million tax gift to BOEING…!?!? ….the 700 Million to SCRA…!?! DO we have to re-hash his “Casper Toes” concerning the John’s Island connector that has yet to be finished…!?> As far as being a man of the people, we sure didn’t see Curtis down near Edisto teaching concerned citizens about TRASH dumping in Iraq and Afghanistan…!? Thank the Lord that landfill did not get approved…!!! Matter of fact, we wonder when was the last time Curtis Bostic has used Google Earth…..???? Does he know how to use a MAP of the Middle East…!?!? How about a Waste Management trash truck route map….!?!?
Every time I read your posts I can’t help be afraid that people like you are wandering the streets…..
Bostic is the biggest faker in the election: Big spender, child trafficer, and doesn’t live in the district. Who is being fooled by his baloney.
No one.
Contrary to Fits and Bostics supporters who show up everytime an article on him appears here,Bostic is NOT a first tier candidate.He is vying with Grooms and Nash for the religious Right vote which,while significant, is not as big a factor on the coast,as in some other areas.
I dont see Bostic finishing any higher than fourth or fifth.
Bostic is the biggest faker in the election: Big spender, child trafficer, and doesn’t live in the district. Who is being fooled by his baloney.
No one.
Contrary to Fits and Bostics supporters who show up everytime an article on him appears here,Bostic is NOT a first tier candidate.He is vying with Grooms and Nash for the religious Right vote which,while significant, is not as big a factor on the coast,as in some other areas.
I dont see Bostic finishing any higher than fourth or fifth.
Bostic has told people not to watch Harry Potter movies because they are “of the devil.” He’s also a creationist and will tell you God created the universe 6,500 years ago. No kidding.
Bostic has told people not to watch Harry Potter movies because they are “of the devil.” He’s also a creationist and will tell you God created the universe 6,500 years ago. No kidding.
Jaquint, wait what in the article is not true..? Last I checked all Fits does is tell it like it is. All you little BosticBots get your panties in a wad when your cult leader gets called out for what he is–a fraud.
This quote is one FITS posted
“Bostic then offered up this doozy of a quote …
It is not the job of an attorney to ascertain what the truth is. It is the job of an attorney to represent people.” They got that quote from Patch but Patch redacted it saying it was inaccurate! FITS of cource didn’t redact it….
Patch didn’t say the quote was inaccurate… Have a great day Carpetbagger BosticBot!
Jaquint, wait what in the article is not true..? Last I checked all Fits does is tell it like it is. All you little BosticBots get your panties in a wad when your cult leader gets called out for what he is–a fraud.
This quote is one FITS posted
“Bostic then offered up this doozy of a quote …
It is not the job of an attorney to ascertain what the truth is. It is the job of an attorney to represent people.” They got that quote from Patch but Patch redacted it saying it was inaccurate! FITS of cource didn’t redact it….
Patch didn’t say the quote was inaccurate… Have a great day Carpetbagger BosticBot!
Yeah, blame Grooms for Bostics record…? (head scratch)
No, blame Grooms for buying off hit pieces on other candidates through Nancy Mace.
Grooms hasn’t done that…? And since when has that been “established”? Hey Daniel, why don’t you jackoff to Psalms or something. #ABC4LYFE
Yeah, blame Grooms for Bostics record…? (head scratch)
No, blame Grooms for buying off hit pieces on other candidates through Nancy Mace.
Grooms hasn’t done that…? And since when has that been “established”? Hey Daniel, why don’t you jackoff to Psalms or something. #ABC4LYFE
James F, yeah it’s kind of hard to NOT be able to balance a budget when tax money inflow SKYROCKETED during those years.
While he was on council the budget was balanced for 8 years and there were NO TAX INCREASES.
Yea no tax increases they just created new ones
James F, yeah it’s kind of hard to NOT be able to balance a budget when tax money inflow SKYROCKETED during those years.
While he was on council the budget was balanced for 8 years and there were NO TAX INCREASES.
Yea no tax increases they just created new ones
I have been acquainted with Curtis and
his family for over 25 years and know he is a man of integrity. It takes a lot of fortitude these days to run
for political office with all the mudslinging that goes on. When I learned about Curtis’ decision to run
for congress, I wondered what kind of crazy stories his opponents would dredge
up; and it is obvious that everything but the proverbial kitchen sink has been
thrown at him. Every one of these stories
against Curtis is a twisted perversion of facts to make Curtis look bad. To say he is connected with human trafficking
is absurd and has already been refuted.
This latest attempt to blackmail Curtis by saying he is for bigger
government is also completely bogus. He
has clearly stated he is for a balanced budget without raising taxes. If that means cutting bloated government programs,
then he is for doing that instead of raising taxes. When Curtis was on the Charleston County
board, they always had a balanced budget, no increase in taxes, and increased
revenues which were used wisely to help the county prosper. If revenues were to decline, I’m sure Curtis
would recommend cutting back government operations to keep the budget balanced. Be glad we don’t live in Detroit!
I have been acquainted with Curtis and
his family for over 25 years and know he is a man of integrity. It takes a lot of fortitude these days to run
for political office with all the mudslinging that goes on. When I learned about Curtis’ decision to run
for congress, I wondered what kind of crazy stories his opponents would dredge
up; and it is obvious that everything but the proverbial kitchen sink has been
thrown at him. Every one of these stories
against Curtis is a twisted perversion of facts to make Curtis look bad. To say he is connected with human trafficking
is absurd and has already been refuted.
This latest attempt to blackmail Curtis by saying he is for bigger
government is also completely bogus. He
has clearly stated he is for a balanced budget without raising taxes. If that means cutting bloated government programs,
then he is for doing that instead of raising taxes. When Curtis was on the Charleston County
board, they always had a balanced budget, no increase in taxes, and increased
revenues which were used wisely to help the county prosper. If revenues were to decline, I’m sure Curtis
would recommend cutting back government operations to keep the budget balanced. Be glad we don’t live in Detroit!