Press Release: SCGOP statement on Haley, Graham and Scott victories

Columbia, S.C. – South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Matt Moore today issued a statement after Governor Nikki Haley, Senator Lindsey Graham, and Senator Tim Scott were re-elected to their respective offices: “The South Carolina Republican Party worked tirelessly over the past months to elect our ticket led by Governor Haley, Senator Graham and Senator Scott. Our volunteers helped to make over 3 million voter contacts and we leveraged social media and technology to their maximum power. Hundreds of thousands of South Carolinians heard our message of positive, conservative leadership. “Voters today overwhelmingly recognized the incredible progress we’ve made with Nikki

Press Release: SCGOP, SCDP jointly launch “Troops Leading Troops” project

SCGOP, SCDP jointly launch TroopsLeadingTroops.com to raise awareness on Amendment 2 Amendment 2 would require state’s Adjutant General to be appointed by future governor South Carolina only state in nation that currently elects a military official Current Adjutant General Bob Livingston endorses YES vote on Amendment 2 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Matt Orr, SCGOP Press Secretary, 803-988-8440, orr@sc.gop Kristin Sosanie, SCDP Communications Director, 803-799-7798, ksosanie@scdp.org Columbia, S.C. – South Carolina’s two major political parties today jointly launched a project called “Troops Leading Troops.” The project – endorsed by current Adjutant General Bob Livingston – features a new website and significant

Press Release: SCGOP Chair Moore congratulates Governor Haley on Debate Victory

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.” ###

Press Release: Joe Biden’s taxpayer-funded campaign tour continues in S.C.

Columbia, S.C. – Joe Biden’s taxpayer-funded campaign tour continues in Columbia today. Please see this statement from SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore: “Joe Biden’s taxpayer-funded campaign tour marches on in South Carolina today, but South Carolinians aren’t fooled. They hate seeing their tax dollars wasted and they most certainly don’t want the failed Obama-Biden policies being forced on our state by people like Vincent Sheheen,” said Chairman Moore. “Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Vincent Sheheen are wrong on every issue facing this state and nation.” ###

Media Advisory: SCGOP Chair Moore and Sen. Rand Paul to visit S.C. colleges

Columbia, S.C. – South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Matt Moore today announced that he will host United States Senator Rand Paul (R-K.Y.) for a South Carolina college tour on September 30, 2014. “College students deserve to have their voices heard in the political process, so our visit to South Carolina’s outstanding colleges and universities to reach them is a natural fit,” said Chairman Moore. “I thank Senator Paul for his willingness to engage in conversations with our college students.” Chairman Moore, 32, is the youngest state chairman in America’s two major political parties. Details: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 10:30 A.M.

Press Release: SCGOP announces Victory 2014 leadership and staff hires

South Carolina Republican Party announces Victory 2014 leadership and staff hires Victory 2014 team boasts experienced grassroots organizers, political professionals Columbia, S.C. – South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Matt Moore today announced the addition of 13 staff members to the State GOP’s Victory 2014 team. Victory 2014 is the South Carolina Republican Party’s coordinated campaign to elect Republicans to local, state and federal office. “We are excited to announce a team of talented professionals who will lead us to victory on November 4th. The Victory 2014 team will activate thousands of volunteers statewide who will work tirelessly to elect our

Joint Statement from VAGOP and SCGOP Chairs on Terry McAuliffe fundraising in South Carolina today

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Columbia, S.C. – The Chairmen of the Virginia and South Carolina Republican Parties today released statements on former Democratic National Committee Chairman and current Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe holding a “fundraising conference call” with South Carolina Democrats. The conference call is being held today. “South Carolina Democrats say Governor Terry McAuliffe has a ‘playbook’ for South Carolina. Vincent Sheheen must be studying the same playbook, given his support of higher taxes, job-killing regulations, and more Obamacare,” said South Carolina GOP Chairman Matt Moore. “The South Carolina Republican playbook will continue to be good-paying jobs, health care freedom,

SCGOP’s Moore: Why didn’t Vincent Sheheen ask Joe Biden tough questions?

Liberal trial lawyer from Camden would import Obama’s failed policies to S.C. COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Matt Moore issued the following statement after news broke that liberal career politicians Vincent Sheheen and Joe Biden, two of ObamaCare’s biggest cheerleaders, held a Washington, D.C. fundraiser: “When they were huddled together at their Washington D.C. fundraiser, did Vince Sheheen ask Vice President Biden why the Obama Administration is squeezing families and killing jobs as they expand ObamaCare in states like South Carolina? Why it would allow its Environmental Protection Agency to drive up our energy costs? Whether it will stop labor unions from bullying South Carolina

Press Release: 2014 SCGOP Award Winners

Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Republican Party recognized fifteen individuals for their service to the South Carolina Republican Party at last Friday night’s 47th Annual Silver Elephant Dinner. “Our grassroots activists and elected officials are the heart of our state party. These award winners go above and beyond the call of duty and we are honored by their leadership,” said SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore upon conveying the awards. The SCGOP Awards Committee met last month to select the winners. The 2014 award winners are: Roger Milliken Award: Lt. Governor Glenn McConnell, for his 30+ years of service as State

SCGOP statement on VP Joe Biden fundraising in South Carolina

Columbia, S.C. – South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Matt Moore today issued a statement on Vice President Joe Biden hosting a fundraiser for South Carolina Democrats and State Senator Vincent Sheheen: “We welcome more Washington liberals visiting to support South Carolina Democrats. Joe Biden’s taxpayer-funded trip to South Carolina, costing $180,000 per hour, highlights just how far Washington liberals will go to install their no-growth, job-killing agenda in our states. South Carolina Democrats like Vincent Sheheen are ready and willing to help them. On that note, the South Carolina Republican Party is willing to provide transportation to the fundraiser for