SCGOP Chairman Karen Floyd statement on Milliken passing

South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Karen Floyd today issued the following statement on the death of Roger Milliken: “Words cannot describe South Carolina’s loss today, because there will never be another South Carolinian whose contributions to this state have been so impactful over so many decades,” Floyd said. “Mr. Milliken was a business leader, whose contribution to our state’s economic engine touched more South Carolinians’ lives during his time on this earth than any other has, and perhaps any other will. Mr. Milliken was a leader, not afraid to forge his own path. His support of the Republican Party –

Resolve To Build Our Party in 2011

Over the campaign season, we all strived to create conservative change in our state by winning elections. We knew that the only hope for our economy and individual liberties was to elect true conservative reformers that would challenge the role of government. Now that we accomplished that goal, it’s on to Stage 2. Rather than becoming lax and heading to the break room, we are simply redirecting our energy from the conference room table to the assembly line floor. We are making a resolution to aggressively build our party in 2011. The first project on the docket is redistricting. This

Wilson Welcomes New Congressional Seat to South Carolina

(Washington, DC) – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today released the following statement after the U.S. Census Bureau announced congressional apportionment totals confirming South Carolina’s population growth and gain in Congressional representation: “After listening to the announcement this morning, South Carolina will receive an additional seat in Congress. “After 80 years, it appears the state will regain its seventh Member. I am looking forward to having this Congressional seat added to our delegation. The people of South Carolina will now be able to have another advocate on their behalf in Washington. “Growing our representation on Capitol Hill is a key factor

Speaker Harrell Comments about Today’s Census Release

(Columbia, SC) – House Speaker Bobby Harrell issued the following statement about the release of today’s Census information that will result in South Carolina gaining an additional Congressional seat: “Today’s Census release shows that South Carolina’s population is growing. Our state’s natural beauty, positive business climate and status as a right-to-work state have attracted more and more people to locate here over the last decade. Gaining a 7th Congressional Seat will give South Carolina’s Delegation a stronger voice in fighting against unfunded federal mandates and overreaching federal programs in Washington.”

Still first in the South

South Carolina has a long and proud tradition of playing a major role in determining the next president of the United States. Every four years, our state becomes a staging ground for presidential hopefuls who all wish to become the next leader of the free world. The 2012 presidential race will be no different, as plans are already underway to launch campaign activities in South Carolina. On May 5th of next year, Fox News will be televising the First in the South 2012 Republican Presidential debate live from Greenville’s Peace Center. Candidates will spar over the issues in what is