We have seen many advertisements from both candidates who are running for South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District. The two candidates have vastly different views on the issues and would steer our state in two opposing directions. Here are your two options… The Conservative Choice: Joe Wilson Has a comprehensive “Jobs Plan” that involves trimming down the income tax and discretionary spending Wants to provide a fertile economic environment with limited government regulation Is dedicated to fighting the outrageous Obamacare legislation that threatens our civil liberties Sees the need for strict budgetary controls on government spending to decrease the national debt
The State Treasurer’s Office is responsible for the investment, cash management, and safekeeping of the State’s general and restricted funds and a portion of the assets of the South Carolina Retirement Systems. In a time when South Carolina families are struggling to make ends meet, we need a dependable and experienced leader to serve as our state treasurer. Here are your two options… The Conservative Choice: Curtis Loftis While Director of the Office on Aging, Curtis lead the way in a reduction of the organizational budget by 23% Was appointed by the state’s Comptroller General to serve as Director of
With our state’s educational system in trouble, it is critical that we elect a State Superintendent who has a proven track record for fiscal responsibility. Here are your two options… The Conservative Choice: Mick Zais While Mick served as the President of Newberry College… The enrollment grew by 70% and the endowment nearly doubled Mick streamlined, reduced and consolidated administration to free up resources to be directed to the classroom. New facilities were constructed and new academic programs such as nursing were added For each of the past three years, U.S. News and World Report named Newberry College as one
Agriculture, long a backbone of the state’s economy, is South Carolina’s largest industry, with an annual impact of $33.9 billion and almost 200,000 agribusiness jobs. Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers has the experience and insights to advance agriculture even further. Voters should give him the chance to continue what he has begun. A Bowman dairy farmer who has degrees in accounting and finance, Mr. Weathers is committed to promoting South Carolina produce to consumers throughout the state and in the international market. Mr. Weathers was tapped for the post of Agriculture Commissioner in 2004 after his predecessor went to jail
Rita Allison is an experienced conservative state representative who should be re-elected by her constituents. Allison is running for her seventh term in the state House. She served five terms before leaving her seat to run unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor in 2002. She regained her old seat two years ago and resumed her effective representation in Columbia. When the Spartanburg County Legislative Delegation split over how to choose a chairman, Allison was one of the few who acted like a grown-up. She has been a voice of reason and experience on the delegation. While she was out of office, Allison
It truly is a terrific time to be a conservative in this country. Even though the economy is in a slump and the liberals in Washington are making a mess of things, we have something in our possession that can truly make a difference this upcoming Election Day: momentum. You don’t have to be a political heavyweight to know that momentum is everything in any election. In the past, there are wide momentum shifts nearly every week, with no clear front-runner. However, this year there is a powerful and determined tide of outraged citizens sweeping the country with their conservative
The importance of who you support in Congressional District 5 could not be overstated. We have two opposite candidates in this district who are oceans apart in where they stand on the issues. Here are your two options… The Conservative Choice: Mick Mulvaney Won two hard-fought races in the SC House and State Senate, so he’s used to uphill battles Believes in limited government and lowered taxes, and wants to take Obamacare head-on Known in the South Carolina legislature as one of the most active and aggressive reformers in the state Renowned for his strong convictions and core conservative beliefs
Dear Editor: Given the gubernatorial and congressional races, it would be easy to overlook a contest for State Superintendent of Education. In his guest column, therefore, Phillip Bowers made the timely and cogent point that selecting the state schools chief well may be the most important decision South Carolina voters make on Nov. 2. (“Zais for Education,” Oct. 12.) A growing number of state board of education members around the nation are beginning to sound the alarm about the implications of the national education standards (the so-called “Common Core”) that the Obama Administration and its monied allies are pushing states
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