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Nikki Haley Popped On Jobs

South Carolina Democrats are once again hoping to put incumbent Gov. Nikki Haley on the defensive regarding her economic record (or lack thereof). Oh, and they’re also looking to dampen the impact of a forthcoming fundraiser for Haley involving a trio of “Republican” governors … Three GOP governors – Bobby Jindal…

South Carolina Democrats are once again hoping to put incumbent Gov. Nikki Haley on the defensive regarding her economic record (or lack thereof). Oh, and they’re also looking to dampen the impact of a forthcoming fundraiser for Haley involving a trio of “Republican” governors …

Three GOP governors – Bobby Jindal of Louisiana, Rick Perry of Texas and Scott Walker of Wisconsin – are slated to come to South Carolina to raise money on Haley’s behalf in the coming weeks.

Here’s what S.C. Democratic Party spokeswoman Kristin Sosanie had to say about all that …

With one of the highest unemployment rates in the country increasing, the median income decreasing, having (South Carolina) be named one of the hardest place in America to make a living, and with her poll numbers stuck in the low-40s, it’s no wonder Nikki Haley has to bring other states’ more-popular governors into South Carolina (and to the Upstate in particular) to try and raise money on their coat tails.

Sosanie also quoted a recent article on the Palmetto State’s unemployment rate …

Key Point: “Jobless rates went up last month in all but two of South Carolina’s 46 counties. In Spartanburg County, the unemployment rate jumped more than a point last month to 8.8 percent, up from 7.7 percent in May.”

Democrats have been blasting Haley on the jobs front lately – and with good reason. According to a recent report, Haley ranks 34th out of 45 governors surveyed when it comes to private sector job creation (five governors were not ranked because they entered office in 2013).

Pretty weak …

Also, South Carolina’s labor participation rate is nearly five percent lower than the national rate – which itself is hovering at three-decade lows.

Given her near-total lack of legislative accomplishment, Haley’s advisors are banking on her economic development successes to carry her to a second term. Increasingly, though, it’s becoming clear that these “successes” are illusory.

Pic: Travis Bell Photography

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34 comments

LordJolt August 1, 2013 at 10:55 am

Politicians promise jobs as part of the ruse to get you to buy their snake oil. I am curious as to how they can actually produce jobs, other than swooning industry into moving jobs from one state to another. This is not job creation.

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Manray9 August 1, 2013 at 11:03 am

The only jobs that seem to be “created” in SC are those lured away from elsewhere with bribes of taxpayer money. If our many years of Republican government have created such a fantastic business climate, why aren’t more companies clamoring to move here?

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LordJolt August 1, 2013 at 10:55 am

Politicians promise jobs as part of the ruse to get you to buy their snake oil. I am curious as to how they can actually produce jobs, other than swooning industry into moving jobs from one state to another. This is not job creation.

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Manray9 August 1, 2013 at 11:03 am

The only jobs that seem to be “created” in SC are those lured away from elsewhere with bribes of taxpayer money. If our many years of Republican government have created such a fantastic business climate, why aren’t more companies clamoring to move here?

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Off Color August 1, 2013 at 11:13 am

“Democrats Pop Haley on Jobs”!
I wonder if Will Folks (Sic Willie) and Larry Marchant (just sick) popped on Haley?

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GreenvilleLwyr August 1, 2013 at 11:27 am

Had a similar thought looking at the headline…

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Smirks August 1, 2013 at 12:00 pm

I’m sure Haley gave them “jobs” of some kind, at least.

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shifty henry August 1, 2013 at 12:35 pm

She used to chew bubble gum.

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too old, too tired August 1, 2013 at 2:46 pm

Probably had to pull out of the “Porcupine Queen”!

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Off Color August 1, 2013 at 11:13 am

“Democrats Pop Haley on Jobs”!
I wonder if Will Folks (Sic Willie) and Larry Marchant (just sick) popped on Haley?

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GreenvilleLwyr August 1, 2013 at 11:27 am

Had a similar thought looking at the headline…

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Smirks August 1, 2013 at 12:00 pm

I’m sure Haley gave them “jobs” of some kind, at least.

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shifty henry August 1, 2013 at 12:35 pm

She used to chew bubble gum.

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too old, too tired August 1, 2013 at 2:46 pm

Probably had to pull out of the “Porcupine Queen”!

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nitrat August 1, 2013 at 11:28 am

I thought Bobby Jindal was underwater in Louisiana since his tax cuts for the rich plan failed?
I think ethnicity has more to do with Gov. Creationist Classes coming to SC.
Of course, THAT will make him very popular with our GOPers

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nitrat August 1, 2013 at 11:28 am

I thought Bobby Jindal was underwater in Louisiana since his tax cuts for the rich plan failed?
I think ethnicity has more to do with Gov. Creationist Classes coming to SC.
Of course, THAT will make him very popular with our GOPers

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YallCalmDown August 1, 2013 at 12:45 pm

Pathetic. A couple of losers coming to SC to raise money for another loser.

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YallCalmDown August 1, 2013 at 12:45 pm

Pathetic. A couple of losers coming to SC to raise money for another loser.

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Tangerine August 1, 2013 at 2:44 pm

Is that fat ass Ted McGee to her left. What a shit he is.

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Tangerine August 1, 2013 at 2:44 pm

Is that fat ass Ted McGee to her left. What a shit he is.

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Libtard August 1, 2013 at 4:06 pm

As much as she is about to be “popped”, she will look like a Pinata by the time this race is over.

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Libtard August 1, 2013 at 4:06 pm

As much as she is about to be “popped”, she will look like a Pinata by the time this race is over.

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bluedotgirl August 1, 2013 at 10:52 pm

Too bad she can’t call Darla Moore and ask for her advice.

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bluedotgirl August 1, 2013 at 10:52 pm

Too bad she can’t call Darla Moore and ask for her advice.

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You know me August 2, 2013 at 10:21 am

Love the two rings on one hand…very Bambergish.

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shifty henry August 3, 2013 at 11:57 am

How many on her toes?

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You know me August 2, 2013 at 10:21 am

Love the two rings on one hand…very Bambergish.

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shifty henry August 3, 2013 at 11:57 am

How many on her toes?

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shifty henry August 2, 2013 at 11:55 pm

With all of the available genius at your disposal, please, at the very least, photoshop a different dress on her in the future.

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shifty henry August 2, 2013 at 11:55 pm

With all of the available genius at your disposal, please, at the very least, photoshop a different dress on her in the future.

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Bill Clinton August 3, 2013 at 4:59 pm

And where is SCDEW in all this? Laying off the people who helped train job seekers to be successful.

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Bill Clinton August 3, 2013 at 4:59 pm

And where is SCDEW in all this? Laying off the people who helped train job seekers to be successful.

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Meh August 4, 2013 at 2:25 am

The SC labor force isn’t exactly impressive, but it is cheap. No governor can fix the culture, but that also means no governor should make unrealistic promises.

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Meh August 4, 2013 at 2:25 am

The SC labor force isn’t exactly impressive, but it is cheap. No governor can fix the culture, but that also means no governor should make unrealistic promises.

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