Friends, Later today, Governor Nikki Haley is likely to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Ambassador to the United Nations. It’s a bittersweet moment for us South Carolinians. Governor Haley was the right governor for the right time in South Carolina’s history. She has led our state through so many difficult days with grace and humility. Due to Governor Haley’s hard work to foster a pro-jobs business climate, our state unemployment rate has fallen from 11.1% in 2011 to 4.3% today and more people working than ever before in South Carolina’s history. We will miss Governor Haley’s strong, principled
North Charleston, S.C. – South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Matt Moore issued the following statement tonight following Governor Haley’s gubernatorial debate victory: “Tonight’s debate was a resounding victory for Governor Nikki Haley. Governor Haley is the only candidate with a clear, conservative record of results and a positive vision for South Carolina,” said SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore. “Vincent Sheheen’s mud-slinging debate performance, coupled with his full-on embrace of President Obama’s failed policies, shows why his campaign is failing and he’s the wrong choice for South Carolina.” ###
Who’s on the statewide ballot on June 10, 2014? Lieutenant Governor Mike Campbell MikeCampbellSC.com Pat McKinney VotePatMcKinney.com Henry McMaster HenryMcMaster.com Ray Moore RayMooreSC.com State Treasurer Brian Adams VoteBrianAdams.com Curtis Loftis CurtisLoftis.com State Superintendent of Education Sally Atwater AtwaterForEducation.com Gary Burgess BurgessForSC.org Meka Bosket Childs MekaChilds.com Amy Cofield AmyCofield.com Sheri Few SheriFew.com Don Jordan JordanForSupe.com Elizabeth Moffly ElizabethMoffly.com Molly Mitchell Spearman MollySpearman.com Adjutant General James Breazeale JamesForGeneral.com Bob Livingston GeneralLivingston.com Commissioner of Agriculture Joe Farmer ElectJoeFarmer.com Hugh E. Weathers HughWeathers.com U.S. Senate (full term) Det Bowers BowersForSC.com Lee Bright BrightForSenate.com Richard Cash RichardCashForSenate.com Bill Connor BillConnorSC.com Benjamin Dunn BenjaminDunn.org Lindsey Graham
Polling Update: Governor Nikki Haley Stronger than Ever Leading by 15 points over Vincent Sheheen in New Poll From: SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore To: Interested Parties Re: Governor Haley’s latest poll numbers showing 15 point lead Today’s new polling numbers from Rasmussen show Governor Nikki Haley well-positioned to win re-election this November, leading Democrat Vincent Sheheen by a huge 52% to 37% margin. The numbers reflect South Carolinians placing their strong beliefs in Governor Haley’s committed leadership on jobs, the economy, and education. South Carolina’s unemployment rate fell sharply to 5.7% in February from 6.4% in January. The 5.7% number is a six-year
We hope you stayed warm and safe during this snowy week in South Carolina. From the SCGOP team to you, Happy Valentine’s Day! Just a few minutes ago, these special “Vince Sheheen Valentines” arrived in our mailbox. Please share them on Facebook and Twitter with your friends! Have a great weekend and we’ll see you soon. Signed, Team SCGOP
“America must never forget September 11. We must continue to confront the radical ideology behind both of these evil attacks and remain diligent in our efforts to prevent them from ever happening again…On this special day, let’s be mindful of the threats we face, appreciative of our freedoms, and thankful for the first responders and brave men and women in uniform who protect us.” – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (link) “Today, we honor the victims and heroes of 9/11 and celebrate the sense of community and love of country that was affirmed in the aftermath of the attacks. The first
On this 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, we pause to reflect on the “greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.” As Americans of many different colors began to gather in Washington, DC to advocate for racial equality, a bomb exploded in Columbia, SC near the home of Henri Montheith, one of three African Americans who was planning to enroll that year at the University of South Carolina. While she and her family were unharmed, the struggle remained very real and even dangerous for those who sought equal rights for their people. From the steps of the
What would the S.C. education system look like with Democrat Mike Anthony at the helm? Anthony has authored zero education bills as a legislator. Anthony was named 2004 “Legislator of the Year” by state chapter of nation’s largest labor union. Representative Mike Anthony has repeatedly claimed to be a “teacher and a coach” but that is far from reality – he has been a Columbia politician for over a decade. As a legislator, he has continually opposed common-sense education reforms, including public charter schools, and has NEVER authored a single piece of statewide education legislation. His only legislative success is
Dear Fellow Republicans, What a great week! Across the state and nation, our South Carolina Republican Party team is leading the charge into the critical 2014 election cycle. This past Monday, I spoke at the East Cooper Republican Club meeting in Mt. Pleasant. It was great to see 1st District Chairman Jim Davis, SCGOP 1st Vice Chairman Lin Bennett, Charleston Co. Chairman John Steinberger, Club President Mark Smith, Senate District 42 candidate Billy Shuman, and many others. My speech, focusing on the Republican Party’s belief in opportunity for ALL Americans, highlighted our party’s great Civil Rights leadership over the past
Vince Sheheen: A Trial Lawyer’s Trial Lawyer Sheheen Is Funding His Campaign With Lawyers – And Why Not? He’s Been In Their Pocket Since He Became A Legislator Yesterday, it was again clear why Vince Sheheen has spent his entire legislative career fighting for trial lawyers and against small businesses – and standing in the way of tort reform in South Carolina: lawyers were responsible for raising almost 40 percent of his campaign donations, totaling $233,337.17 to his gubernatorial campaign so far. South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Matt Moore released the following statement: “Vince Sheheen and his friends have spent
