Columbia, S.C. – This morning, South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Chad Connelly released the following statement regarding the announcement of Rep. Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney’s choice for Vice President: “South Carolina Republicans are thrilled with the Romney-Ryan ticket to restore America. Paul Ryan’s energy, ideas, and detailed knowledge of the federal budget are the perfect background for taking on Barack Obama’s failed policies on jobs and the economy. Paul Ryan will make America proud as the next Vice President. Together, Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan will put America back on a path to prosperity as they work to grow
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SOUTH CAROLINA REPUBLICAN PARTY Columbia, S.C. – Last evening, the South Carolina Republican Party state executive committee unanimously supported State GOP Chairman Chad Connelly’s leadership in recent election challenges. (story below) The State Executive Committee is comprised of members from all 46 South Carolina counties. Chairman Connelly commented: “I am extremely proud of our State Executive Committee for supporting what is right instead of what is popular. “We don’t always like court rulings, but the party’s duty to uphold the rule of law is more important than any one person’s political ambitions. “Our party leadership is unified
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Columbia, S.C.- South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Chad Connelly issued the following statement congratulating Tom Rice on his victory in today’s 7th U.S. Congressional District runoff: “Tom Rice has strong, deep roots in the 7th district and he’ll be an outstanding advocate for the district in Congress. The South Carolina Republican Party will work tirelessly to elect him on November 6. I also want to commend Andre Bauer for running a hard-fought campaign,” said Chairman Connelly. “No one works harder to support the SCGOP than our five current Republican Congressmen and two U.S. Senators, and I look
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Columbia, S.C. – South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Chad Connelly issued the following statement congratulating Congressman Joe Wilson on his victory in today’s Republican primary. “South Carolina Republicans sent a powerful message that they want Joe Wilson to keep fighting for their values in Washington,” said Chairman Connelly. “With no Democratic opposition in November, we look forward to Joe continuing his great record of creating jobs, working for lower taxes, and looking out for our veterans and their families.” ###
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SCGOP Chairman Chad Connelly congratulates Andre Bauer and Tom Rice, says Preston Brittain and Gloria Tinubu “out of touch” with S.C. values Columbia, S.C. – South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Chad Connelly issued the following statement congratulating Andre Bauer and Tom Rice for making the 7th Congressional District Republican runoff to be held on June 26. “Andre Bauer and Tom Rice are outstanding candidates and South Carolina would be well served by either in Congress. I also commend the seven other Republicans who sought the 7th Congressional seat. I look forward to working with them to secure
Columbia, S.C. – Today, President Barack Obama will appear on WYFF in Greenville, South Carolina in an interview from the White House. Instead of coming to South Carolina to explain his failed jobs record and answer questions about his government takeover of healthcare, President Obama chose this television station to reach western North Carolina voters and avoid tough questions from North Carolina reporters. “While giving the appearance that he wishes to answer questions about his failed policies from South Carolinians, Barack Obama chose a television station where he can reach a voters in western North Carolina,” said SCGOP Chairman Chad
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE South Carolina Republican Party Cindy Costa and Glenn McCall re-elected as South Carolina’s Republican National Committeewoman, Committeeman Columbia, S.C.- At today’s South Carolina Republican Party State Convention, delegates from across the state re-elected Cindy Costa and Glenn McCall as South Carolina’s Republican National Committeewoman and Committeeman, respectively. Both Costa and McCall received unanimous support from the convention. Costa, from Charleston County, has served on the Republican National Committee since 1996 and ranks in the top 20 (of 168) in committee seniority. McCall, from York County, has served on the Republican National Committee since 2008. State Convention attendees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE South Carolina Republican Party and North Carolina Republican Party Announce Partnership to Defeat President Obama in November Columbia, S.C.- In coordination with the Republican National Committee (RNC), the South Carolina Republican Party (SCGOP) and the North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today announced that they will immediately begin to coordinate volunteer efforts to defeat President Barack Obama in the crucial battleground state of North Carolina this November. As a solidly red state, South Carolina and the SCGOP are in a unique position to contribute volunteer resources to the already immensely successful voter outreach efforts being conducted by the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SCGOP Issues Statement on Candidate Certification Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Republican Party today issued a statement following the S.C. Supreme Court’s Noon, May 4 filing deadline: “On behalf of all South Carolina Republicans, I am sad about this week’s candidate filing rulings, but am committed to following the S.C. Supreme Court’s instructions. Our party has meticulously analyzed the filing submissions in compliance with the standards set forth by the Court. We respect the Court’s decision and in compliance with the Court’s order, we have submitted our list to the Election Commission. We are looking forward
Columbia, SC – South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Chad Connelly issued the following statement welcoming Governor Mitt Romney as the presumptive Republican nominee for President of the United States: “South Carolina Republicans are overwhelmingly enthusiastic about Governor Mitt Romney, our party’s presumptive nominee. The South Carolina Republican Party looks forward to working closely with Governor Romney and his campaign as we ensure his election as the next President of the United States. Barack Obama has taken both South Carolina and our country in the wrong direction, and Governor Romney is the only candidate who can get us back on track. South
