As South Carolinians, we understand the loss and destruction that can come with the winds of natural disasters. When storms have ravished our state, people across the country have shown kindness and compassion. Today, our hearts are heavy with sadness for the loss of life and property experienced by our fellow Americans in Oklahoma. Yet as we mourn, we are called to serve those in need. Even those of us not serving in the public arena are still called to public service. Please join the South Carolina Republican Party in sending prayers to the people of Oklahoma, but also in
Dear Fellow Republican, Barack Obama has a plan for our children. He wants every child across the nation enrolled in a government early education program. Left wing academics and labor organizers hatched the plan. Sadly, their goals are social, not educational. They understand that government pre-Kindergarten isn’t academically effective. Obama’s own Department of Health and Human Services determined that among students participating in these programs “there was little evidence of systematic differences in [the] children’s elementary school experiences through 3rd grade.” Thankfully, Barack Obama’s plan has been blocked in Washington by conservative Republican lawmakers, including our South Carolina delegation. But
Tonight, Governor Mark Sanford demonstrated to voters that he is the only candidate who understands the huge problems facing our nation, in a debate sponsored by Patch.com. Chad Connelly, Chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party, issued the following statement: “Governor Sanford demonstrated to voters tonight his deep understanding of the need to solve the massive debt facing our country—after all, it’s something he’s been fighting for his entire career.” “While repeating tired talking points, Elizabeth Colbert-Busch showed an inept understanding of the issues. Instead of telling voters why to cast a vote for her, Colbert-Busch chose to continually launch personal
OFFICIAL CALL TO 2013 SCGOP STATE CONVENTION In accordance with South Carolina Republican Party Rules and on behalf of the South Carolina Republican Party it is our pleasure to announce the convening of the 2013 South Carolina Republican Party State Convention for the purposes of electing state officers, and for other party business. The 2013 State Convention will be held THIS SATURDAY, May 4, 2013 at the Carolina Coliseum in Columbia (the same location as the 2012 State Convention). Registration for delegates and alternates will start at 8:30AM; the Convention will convene promptly at 10:00AM. All delegates and alternates planning to
Dear Fellow Republican, I have some great news that I couldn’t wait to share. Earlier this year, it was my honor to visit Israel with U.S. Senator Rand Paul. On our journey across the Holy Land, I invited Senator Paul to spend time with our great Republican activists and leaders in South Carolina: Since then, Senator Paul and I have kept in touch and today I’m proud to announce that he will join us for a South Carolina Republican Party fundraiser on June 28. I appreciate Senator Paul’s friendship and know you’ll also enjoy meeting him. More details will be
The 2013 State Convention will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2013. For more information please visit http://2013.sc.gop The 2013 Silver Elephant will be held on Friday, May 3, 2013. For more information please visit http://cruz2013.eventbrite.com
Tonight voters in the 1st Congressional District chose former Governor Mark Sanford as their Republican candidate to continue the fight for conservative principles in Congress. Chad Connelly, Chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party, issued the following statement: “I want to congratulate Mark Sanford on winning today’s 1st Congressional District runoff. I am proud of both Governor Sanford and Curtis Bostic for conducting themselves with such dignity during the process. Our voters recognize the importance of keeping a Republican in this seat, and are united in sending Mark Sanford to Congress.” “Voters in the 1st District are smart–they know that
“I was proud to ask Governor O’Malley to join the SCDP for the annual Issues Conference … [His is] the kind of leadership we are lacking in South Carolina’s statehouse” –Sen. Vince Sheheen VINCE SHEHEEN WANTS MARTIN O’MALLEY’S “LEADERSHIP” IN SOUTH CAROLINA. BUT O’MALLEY’S BUDGET “FIX”? RAISE TAXES. LEGALIZE GAMBLING. O’MALLEY CALLED A SPECIAL SESSION OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO LEGALIZE GAMBLING. “If the General Assembly passes his plan to close the shortfall by raising taxes and legalizing slot-machine gambling … If the session ends in stalemate, it will be a major embarrassment for the governor, who is summoning lawmakers to Annapolis
VINCE SHEHEEN SAYS “GOVERNOR O’MALLEY HAS GOTTEN RESULTS” … … BUT WHAT KIND OF RESULTS ARE WE TALKING ABOUT? UNEMPLOYMENT MORE THAN DOUBLED IN O’MALLEY’S FIRST TERM MARYLAND’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE WAS 3.6% WHEN O’MALLEY WAS SWORN INTO OFFICE IN JANUARY 2007 – IT HAD MORE THAN DOUBLED BY START OF HIS SECOND TERM. The unemployment rate had more than doubled to 7.4% when he was sworn into his second term in January 2011. (Local Area Unemployment Statistics, Bureau of Labor And Statistics, 3/19/2013) UNDER HIS LEADERSHIP, MARYLAND REACHED ITS HIGHEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN 27 YEARS. “The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, which measures residential employment
South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Chad Connelly issued the following statement congratulating Mark Sanford and Curtis Bostic for making the 1st Congressional District Republican runoff to be held on April 2, 2013. “Mark Sanford and Curtis Bostic both understand that to get our country back on track, we must get our fiscal house in order. South Carolina would be well served by having either man in Congress. I also want to thank and congratulate the fourteen other Republicans who sought to serve their state and nation by running for the seat. I look forward to working with all of them
