SCGOP Chairman Chad Connelly issued the following statement on tonight’s 1st Congressional District primary. “I want to thank and congratulate all sixteen Republicans who sought to serve their state and nation by running to represent the 1st Congressional District. I look forward to working with all of them to secure a Republican victory on May 7. ” “Our top two candidates, in a 16 person primary, received 10,000 more votes than the Democrats. The numbers don’t lie- Lowcountry voters have rejected Colbert-Busch’s left wing agenda,” said Chairman Connelly. “The AFL-CIO endorsed Colbert-Busch has proved on issue after issue that her
“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 MARTIN O’MALLEY IS A CLASSIC TAX-AND-SPEND LIBERAL WHOSE TENURE AS GOVERNOR OF MARYLAND HAS BEEN DEFINED BY TAX HIKES. MARTIN O’MALLEY HAS RAISED TAXES OR FEES 24 TIMES DURING HIS TIME AS GOVERNOR. “The political group Change Maryland notes that he has raised taxes or fees 24 times as governor.” (Stephen Moore, “Oh My, O’Malley,” The Wall Street Journal, 9/5/2012) THESE HIKES HIT HIS PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES TO THE TUNE
It’s time for Precinct Reorg! To get involved, please visit www.2013.sc.gop where we have maps, and all the information! Every two years, Republican activists like you, in every corner of our state, gather in backyards and at community centers to reorganize and recommit to building a solid Republican foundation in South Carolina. This past November, while our nominee was unsuccessful in winning the White House, we saw important gains here at home. We sent Tom Rice to Congress, picked up a State Senate seat, and added two seats in the State House of Representatives! This is why your involvement in precinct
This February, we celebrate the achievements of so many during Black History Month. Although few realize, the South Carolina Republican Party has the honor of many firsts in Black History. Each week this month, the South Carolina Republican Party will take time out to honor those who have helped shape our party. African American Republicans have played key roles in South Carolina history, but Spartanburg County Clerk of Court Hope Blackley wants to encourage young African Americans to become a part of its future. Born and raised in Spartanburg, Blackley grew up around Democrats, her parents included. She always thought growing up
Today we honor the achievements of Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, the seventh African American to serve in the United States Senate and the first from South Carolina. In spite of the poverty his North Charleston family faced, Scott’s mother taught him from an early age that strong work ethic and faith in God can defeat any obstacle. Though his single mother worked 16 hour days to provide for Tim and his brother, he did not see his true potential until an encounter and eventual friendship with Chick-fil-a owner John Moniz. At the time, Scott worked at a movie
Today, Governor Nikki Haley joined with Governors Bob McDonnell (VA) and Pat McCrory (NC) in sending a letter to Sally Jewell, President Obama’s designee for Interior Secretary, concerning the Obama Administration’s opposition to energy exploration and production in the Outer Continental Shelf of the Atlantic Ocean. Chairman Chad Connelly said, “Governor Haley’s commitment to creating jobs in South Carolina is second to none. As she works to also make energy more affordable, and protect our state’s natural resources, her liberal opponent-in-waiting has been silent.” Chairman Connelly continued, “If Vincent Sheheen was Governor, would he join our neighbors in North Carolina
Today we honor the achievements of Congressman George Washington Murray. Nicknamed the “Black Eagle of Sumter,” we remember George W. Murray as a fearless crusader for our party during an era where South Carolina politics did not welcome Republicans, let alone African Americans. Born in 1853 to enslaved parents, Murray spent his youth in Sumter County in the midst of the Civil War. Though his slave status prevented him from receiving any formal primary education, he was able to enroll in the University of South Carolina in 1874 because of the actions taken by the Republican state government. Though Murray
This February, we celebrate the achievements of so many during Black History Month. Although few realize, the South Carolina Republican Party has the honor of many firsts in Black History. Each week this month, the South Carolina Republican Party will take time out to honor those who have helped shape our party. Today we honor the achievements of Rep. Joseph Rainey of South Carolina, the first black man to serve in the United States House of Representatives. Though born into slavery in Georgetown, South Carolina, his father eventually bought his family’s freedom. Rainey followed in his father’s footsteps working as a
Dear Fellow Republican, We have many things to be thankful for this Christmas season. Family. Friends. Fellowship. And Governor Nikki Haley. Frankly, we could list the reasons we’re thankful to have Nikki Haley in the Governor’s Mansion at any time of year – her successful fights for reforming our state government, the tens of thousands of jobs that have come to South Carolina, and her constant opposition to the overreach of the Obama Administration make her a governor we can all be proud of. But today, the governor is working towards a decision that will affect our state and nation
RNC Launches New Initiative to Grow the Party and Win Co-Chairs Announced to Lead Effort WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus today launched an initiative to grow the Republican Party and improve future Republican campaigns. The effort, known as the Growth and Opportunity Project, will be chaired by five GOP leaders and is charged by Priebus with initially reviewing past practices and also making critical recommendations for the future in these eight key areas: 1) campaign mechanics and ground game; 2) messaging; 3) fundraising; 4) demographic partners and allies; 5) third party groups; 6) campaign finance issues;
