Columbia, SC – January 12, 2010 – South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Karen Floyd today issued the following statement, calling on Senate Democrats to end their obstructionism on a measure to protect South Carolinians from government-run healthcare that would rob from taxpayers while hurting healthcare quality:
“Congressman Brown has been a dedicated public servant for nearly three decades, and we appreciate his service to our state and Party,” Floyd said. “Congressman Brown has been a loyal member of our Party since being first elected to the state House at a time when Republicans were far tougher to come by in our state. The State Republican Party is going to do everything we can to make sure this seat stays in Republican hands, as it has been since 1981. We wish Congressman Brown nothing but the best as he retires to spend more time with his family.”
KING OF PORK BARREL SPENDING NOW SENDING MONEY TO WRONG DISTRICT Columbia, SC – December 22, 2009 – Rep. Jim Clyburn’s reputation for spreading around Congressional earmarks is legendary. Now, he’s taking it one step further by sending pork all the way to California. Clyburn intended to earmark $100,000 for a library in Jamestown, South Carolina. But through an inexcusable lack of due diligence on his and the rest of the Democratically-controlled Congress’ part, the earmark instead was sent to Jamestown, California. Incidentally, the town the money was sent to doesn’t have a library, and the library in South Carolina
CHARLESTON TO HOST DEBATE IN JANUARY Charleston, SC – December 17, 2009 – The South Carolina Republican Party today announced that conservative cable host Joe Scarborough will moderate the state GOP’s gubernatorial debate, to be held on January 28th in Charleston. Scarborough is a former Florida Congressman and host of the popular show “Morning Joe” on MSNBC. He recently authored “The Last Best Hope: Restoring Conservatism and America’s Promise.” The debate will take place at Memminger Auditorium in Charleston. Further details about the debate and the events surrounding it will be announced soon.
MILLER FOUND CLINKING GLASSES WITH NEW YORK CITY LIBERALS Columbia, SC – December 9, 2009 – South Carolinians in the 2nd Congressional District haven’t seen Rob Miller in months, but the question of “Where in the World is Rob Miller” has finally been answered today: he’s palling around with New York City liberals.
Columbia, S.C. – December 7, 2009 – State Republican Party Chairman Karen Floyd today issued the following statement on the death of former State Treasurer Grady Patterson.
State Republican Party Chairman Karen Floyd today issued the following statement on Veteran’s Day. “Thanking our veterans for their courage and sacrifice is something that transcends our differences and unites us all as Americans,” Floyd said. “Our freedom to have open debate and discourse, along with the freedom to change our government as we see fit was created and continues to be secured by our nation’s soldiers. The South Carolina Republican Party joins our state and nation in thanking our veterans this day for their heroism.”
FLOYD: VOTE PROVES DC DEMOCRATS OUT OF TOUCH WITH STATE Columbia, S.C. – Nov. 10, 2009 – State Republican Party Chairman Karen Floyd today issued the following statement on U.S. Representatives John Spratt and Jim Clyburn’s votes on the government takeover of healthcare passed this weekend: “This bill is a tragedy for our nation, because of costs it will pass on to future generations; because of the healthcare decisions it will take from doctors and patients, and put into the hands of bureaucrats; and because of its crippling impact on small businesses,” Floyd said. “Last Tuesday, voters in New Jersey
WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele, House Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence (R-IN), and other House Republicans will hold an online town hall meeting on Thursday, November 5, 2009. This online health care forum named “Pelosi Plan Exposed” will run for 12 hours and expose the 12 truths of Nancy Pelosi’s health care bill. House Republicans will also promote and discuss the GOP health care legislation introduced in the House this week. During this unique and interactive online broadcast, Americans will be able to ask questions and interact with Members of Congress through Facebook, Twitter, and e-mail
Columbia, S.C. – October 28, 2009 – South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Karen Floyd today issued the following statement on Boeing’s decision to locate its new assembly line in South Carolina: “This is great news for South Carolina. We can all be proud of our Republican leadership team for focusing on job creation and economic development,” Floyd said. “Boeing’s decision confirms that our Republican, pro-business philosophy is the right course for South Carolina’s future. We owe a debt of gratitude to Republican leaders who have fought so hard for so long to protect South Carolina from heading down the path
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