FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: SCGOP Press Shop, 803-988-8440 Columbia, S.C. – SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore today issued a statement following Lt. Governor Glenn McConnell’s announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2014: “Lieutenant Governor Glenn McConnell has dedicated over thirty years of his life to improving South Carolina. His tireless leadership and love for our state will be missed. “The South Carolina Republican Party and its grassroots will work tirelessly to make sure a Republican remains in the Lt. Governor’s office in 2015 and beyond.” ###
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: SCGOP Press Shop, 803-988-8440 Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Republican Party’s State Executive Committee, comprised of leaders from the state’s 46 counties, this week passed a unanimous resolution to reject Common Core in South Carolina. Link: http://rncmultisite.kinsta.cloud/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2013/12/SCGOP-Res-CommonCore.pdf The resolution calls on state leaders to take specific actions including: “Withdraw our state from the Common Core State Standards Initiative; Withdraw our state from the SBAC assessment scheme, and any other testing aligned with the Common Core standards; Prohibit all state officials from entering into any agreement that cedes any measure of control over South Carolina education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: SCGOP Press Shop, 803-988-8440 Columbia, S.C. – S.C. Republican Party Chairman Matt Moore tonight issued a statement following news that Democrat Rick Wade will enter the U.S. Senate race in 2014: “The term ‘political insider’ doesn’t even begin to describe Rick Wade. He spent the last five years in Washington authoring President Obama’s failed $787 billion stimulus bill and sending taxpayer dollars to his political cronies at companies like Solyndra. “We look forward to Rick Wade explaining that record to regular South Carolinians. They won’t be too impressed. To top it all off, we are not
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: SCGOP Press Shop, 803-988-8440 Columbia, S.C. – SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore today issued a statement following State Superintendent of Education Dr. Mick Zais’ announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2014: “We are incredibly appreciative of Dr. Mick Zais’ service to our state and children. His leadership has helped to expand school choice and increase accountability. “I am confident that a Republican will hold the office in 2015 and beyond. Our next Republican Superintendent of Education will continue Dr. Zais’ legacy of leading on education reform – as it remains a top priority.” ###
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: SCGOP Press Shop, 803-988-8440 SCGOP Chairman comments on proposed reforms to 2016 presidential primary process Proposed rule changes guarantee South Carolina’s “First in the South” Presidential Primary Columbia, S.C. – SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore today commented following a CNN report on proposed reforms to the 2016 presidential primary process: “First and foremost, these proposed rule changes protect our ‘First in the South’ presidential primary. I’m proud of our South Carolina team including national committee members Glenn McCall and Cindy Costa in solidifying our state’s ‘first’ primary status. It has been a pivotal event since 1980 in
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Joint statement of the South Carolina and Richland County Republican Parties Columbia, S.C. – Earlier this evening, the Richland County Election Commission admitted that 1,100 absentee votes from the November 5, 2013 general election were not counted. The revelation follows repeated assurances that Richland County officials had solved the problems from 2012, when the state’s worst-ever election day debacle occurred in the county. South Carolina GOP Chairman Matt Moore issued the following statement: “Today’s news is unacceptable. These problems happening once is shocking – but the fact that it’s happened again is absurd. What will it take
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Release: SCGOP Chairman Calls on Vince Sheheen to Renounce Support of ObamaCare, responds to S.C. Democrats’ call with White House Columbia, S.C.- SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore today issued a statement calling on Vince Sheheen to renounce his support of ObamaCare, as Sheheen allies joined the White House on a press call advocating the expansion of President Obama’s failed healthcare takeover in South Carolina. “After witnessing the devastating effects of ObamaCare on South Carolina’s businesses and families, Vince Sheheen’s continued support of President Obama’s failed healthcare policy is nothing short of dangerous. Under ObamaCare, South Carolinians across
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: SCGOP Press Shop, 803-988-8440 On Monday, SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore will travel to Greenville to share the story of a local man who was dropped from his current health insurance plan. COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Matt Moore will be joined by a Greenville-area resident who lost his existing health insurance coverage under the Barack Obama-Vincent Sheheen health care takeover in South Carolina. WHO: SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore and a Greenville-area resident impacted by Obama-Sheheen health care disaster WHAT: Press Conference WHEN: 3:00 PM, Monday, November 18, 2013 WHERE: Greenville Republican Party Headquarters,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE South Carolina Republicans announce Winter Dinner with Texas Governor Rick Perry Spartanburg, S.C. – The South Carolina Republican Party, together with the Spartanburg County Republican Party, today announced their Winter Dinner and Conservative Banquet with Texas Governor Rick Perry. The event will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at the Spartanburg Expo Center. Tickets are available at http://SCVictory2014.com. “Governor Perry’s strong record on jobs and economic growth is one that Washington D.C. should strive to emulate. His conservative leadership in a large, diverse state is impressive,” said SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore. “We are
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SCGOP, RNC Announce New State Director Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Republican Party, in partnership with the Republican National Committee, is pleased to announce the hiring of Hope Walker, who will serve as State Director for South Carolina. In this position, Hope will oversee get-out-the-vote operations in South Carolina and implement a person-to-person grassroots organizing program. Under the RNC’s new model, the party’s ground game will be built from the bottom-up, with staff and volunteers focused on communicating and engaging with voters at the precinct level. “Hope’s expertise and experience will be invaluable as we move
