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Columbia, S.C.  The South Carolina Republican Party today issued the following statement upon news that liberal lobbyist Dwight Drake has ended his bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Drake’s announcement was hot on the heels of trial lawyer Mullins McLeod ending his bid, which itself happened not long after yet another liberal trial lawyer, Chad McGowan, ended his challenge to Senator Jim DeMint:

“Democrats are dropping out of statewide races almost as fast as the Obama Administration is racking up debt, and that’s no easy feat to accomplish,” SCGOP Executive Director Joel Sawyer said. “The reason is simple – like their big-spending counterparts in Washington, the only ‘solution’ Democrats are offering is more government, more debt, and more taxes, and South Carolinians aren’t buying it. By contrast, we have four outstanding candidates in the governor’s race who are offering real, conservative solutions to move our state forward – and at the rate Democrats are dropping, a Republican primary might be all we have to look forward to.”

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We can take our nation back in 2010. As evident by big wins in New Jersey, Virginia, and Massachusetts and public polls showing President Obama’s popularity dropping like a rock, we know that American taxpayers are sick and tired of extreme spending and debt.

But while everyone is fed up with the Democrat’s irresponsibility, we cannot win unless we start promoting conservative ideas and alternatives.

That’s why we are launching our new SCGOP guest blog “Take America Back.” This is your forum…a place to share the ideas that can fight big government and restore American freedom.

You can start blogging now by sending your content to wesleydonehue@gmail.com.

Ground Rules

1. Campaign entries are limited to 1 per week and must be issue based.
2. Attacks on SC Republican candidates or elected officials will not be published.
3. Blog post content may be written, audio, or video based.
4. Blog posts may be cross-posted on other blogs, but we prefer original content.
5. Obviously no vulgar content will be posted.
6. All posts are subject to the approval of the SCGOP staff.

Columbia, SC – March 4, 2010 – South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Karen Floyd today issued the following statement on the Economic Development Competitiveness Act passed by the state House of Representatives:

“Our Republican leaders in the House today showed they understand how important lower taxes and a business-friendly environment are to creating jobs,” Floyd said. “The contrast we are going to offer voters in November could not be more clear, as Democrats believe more taxes and more debt are the prescription for our country. We applaud Republicans for not only standing against this, but for offering positive alternatives of our own.”

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Proactive job growth strategy created by private sector input

(Columbia, SC) – Today, to make South Carolina more attractive to new industry and help our state’s existing businesses grow, the House passed the Economic Development Competitiveness Act of 2010. This plan was developed by recommendations from an Economic Development Group of private sector leaders House Speaker Bobby Harrell created this past summer.

Some of the major recommendations included in the bill (H. 4478) are the elimination of the Corporate Income Tax, restoration of the Closing Fund and various improvements to our economic incentive tools. The Group also expressed its support for other legislative initiatives being sought by the House this year – Tort Reform, ESC Reform and Dual Rail access at the Port of Charleston.

Speaker Harrell issued the following statement about the passage of this job creation strategy:

“We landed a giant by bringing Boeing to South Carolina. And after the dust settled from the biggest economic development win our state has ever seen, many asked ‘Where do we go from here?’ Today, House members provided that answer by passing the Economic Development Competitiveness Act of 2010.

“Our state’s future hinges on the strength of our economy and the private sector’s ability to grow and create jobs. Our economy is the biggest issue facing our state for the next two decades, and the job creation strategy we passed today addresses the heart of securing our economic future.

“We’ve worked very hard over the years to create a low-tax, pro-business climate in our state. This plan takes the next step in making South Carolina more competitive in job creation. Examining how South Carolina and other states address economic development – and weighing those policies with what works and doesn’t work – the Economic Development Group incorporated the direct needs of the private sector and suggested implementing a proactive job creation strategy that promotes our favorable economic climate to business and industry around the world.

“This outside prospective on job growth is innovative and is crucial to our future economic success because it’s the private sector – not government – that will lead our state to economic recovery. These are recommendations from the private sector telling us exactly what potential industries and existing businesses need to locate, grow and expand in South Carolina. This bill shows that lawmakers are listening to the needs of the private sector and that we want their business here.”

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SC Republican Friend –

We are excited to be partnering with the Spartanburg County Republican Party in bringing strong conservative leader strong conservative leader Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour in on Monday, March 15th for a fundraiser.

I’m sure you’ve seen Haley Barbour on Fox News, pushing for the most conservative government reforms. He’s been a staunch conservative who has been leading a national fight against President Obama’s explosive and wasteful government growth. As Chairman of the Republican Governor’s Association, Governor Barbour led astonishing victories in Virginia and New Jersey. And, he was Chairman of the RNC during the Republican Revolution in 1994. He’s proven that he knows how to win and he’ll be one of the champions pushing us toward victory in November.

I cannot encourage you enough to turn out for this big event and welcome Haley Barbour to South Carolina.

Sincerely,

Karen Floyd

The Spartanburg County Republican Party

along with
Cherokee, Pickens, Union and York County Republican Parties and

the South Carolina Republican Party present:

An Evening with Governor Haley Barbour (R-MS)

Monday, March 15, 2010

Private Reception ~ 6:15 p.m. Dinner ~ 7:30 p.m.

The Marriott at Renaissance Park (299 North Church Street ~ Downtown Spartanburg)

Sponsorship Levels:

Table ~ $1,000 (One table of eight for the Dinner; Sponsoring couple attends Private Reception; please include the names of the people who will be at your table)

Individual Dinner Tickets ~ $125 per person

Make checks payable and sent to:

Spartanburg County Republican Party
PO Box 5475
Spartanburg, SC 29304

RSVP for all levels to LaDonna Ryggs at ryberta@yahoo.com or 864-906-5574 (leave message). Please note your county in your check’s memo line, if you are from Cherokee, Pickens, Union or York County.

Columbia, SC – February 24, 2010 – Democratic Congressional candidate Rob Miller has been busy, but not in the Second Congressional District where he’s running.

First, he was clinking glasses with a liberal club in Manhattan. Last night, he was in Washington, D.C. kowtowing to union bosses at a fundraiser. Tonight, he’s back in the national capital with arch-liberal Nancy Pelosi at yet another leftist meet and greet. National liberal leaders Nancy Pelosi, Steny Hoyer, James Clyburn, and others hosted a “Meet Our 2010 Candidates” reception at the DNC Headquarters tonight, which Miller is attending.

Today, S.C. GOP Executive Director Joel Sawyer issued the following statement on Miller’s recent activity:

“You can tell a lot by the company people keep, and judging by the people that Mr. Miller is associating with, it’s clear he doesn’t represent the values of hard-working South Carolinians,” Sawyer said. “Mr. Miller is spending so much time raising money with out of state liberals, he just might jeopardize his residency requirement for running in South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District.”

Columbia, SC – February 22, 2010 – South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Karen Floyd today released the following statement on President Barrack Obama’s new $1 trillion healthcare plan, and state Democratic gubernatorial candidates’ silence on the issue:

“When it comes to the idea of government-run healthcare, South Carolinians have been clear that they do not want future generations crushed under the debt it will entail, and they do not want Washington bureaucrats making their healthcare decisions for them,” Floyd said. ”It is time for our state’s Democratic gubernatorial candidates to stand up and be counted on this issue. Do they stand for liberal, debt-loaded solutions pushed by the president, or do they stand with hard-working South Carolinians who want real healthcare reform? So far, South Carolina Democrats’ silence has been deafening.”

Source: http://apnews.myway.com/article/20100222/D9E19OD80.html

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Rob Miller realizes that it is hard for him to raise money in South Carolina. Maybe that is why he is holding a fundraiser in Washington DC, at the headquarters of a national worker’s union. The union bosses have chosen him to carry their message in Congress. It’s time for South Carolina to show that we don’t want candidates who kowtow to union bosses.

This union fundraiser shows the voters of South Carolina’s 2nd District how truly out of touch Miller has become. Why would Rob Miller want the support of unions? The Boeing company made South Carolina the envy of the world when they announced that they would bring thousands of jobs to our state. And part of why Boeing chose South Carolina is because we are a right to work state.

While Joe Wilson is on his “Joe Means Jobs” tour throughout the state, his Democratic opponent is wining and dining with union bosses in DC. It truly displays who is the right leader for South Carolina’s 2nd District.

Help show your support for Joe and the SCGOP. If possible, please make a donation to the SCGOP. We need a conservative that will help bring jobs, not abusive unions, to our state.

One of the best ways to show your support for the SCGOP is to join the Dollar a Day program. By simply donating a dollar a day, 30 dollars a month, or 365 dollars a year you can dramatically help the conservative movement .

The Citadel College Republicans say hello from CPAC in Washington, DC.

We stumbled across some USC College Republicans waiting to visit with Senator Jim DeMint at CPAC.