McConnell: We have to make the tough choices

Courtesy: The State Newspaper By: Glenn McConnell With the state Department of Health and Human Services warning that it may end all payments to doctors, hospitals and other health-care providers in March if it isn’t allowed to run a deficit, a lot of people seem to be getting carried away by emotion and forgetting some basic principles about government. Rather than focusing on how the lack of funds may impact the delivery of services for those South Carolinians who rely on Medicaid, we should be talking about how we got to this point — and what we need to do

SC Senate Majority Leader Comments on Floyd Announcement

South Carolina Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler released the following statement today following SCGOP Chairman Karen Floyd’s announcement that she will not seek re-election: “On behalf of South Carolina’s Republican State Senators, I want to thank Karen Floyd for her service to our state and our party. She didn’t just win this cycle. She beat our friends across the aisle into submission. She pushed our party more to its conservative roots, built bridges with the Tea Party movement, made our party more diverse and technologically advanced and she helped keep our vital First in the South status. And she did

Karen on the Road: Greenwood Women and the GOP Sweep

Karen Floyd spoke briefly with the president of The South Carolina Federation of Republican Women’s Greenwood chapter, Ann Hancock. Ann and Karen shared their enthusiasm concerning the GOP Sweep of South Carolina. Ann also mentioned that on October 29, 2010 Nikki Haley would be visiting Greenwood on a bus tour; she also mentioned her club’s commitment to the upcoming election. Support from organizations, such as this chapter of the South Carolina Federation of Republican Women, will help make this hope of the GOP Sweep become a reality come November 2nd!

Volunteer for Victory

One the greatest aspects of this election season is the grassroots involvement we have see from conservatives in this state. The importance of the outcome this November cannot be overstated. We need you to put your talents to work so conservative solutions can put South Carolina back on track. The Victory offices around the state are putting our grassroots movement to work for conservative candidates. Please click on the map below to see which Victory office is closest to you. Volunteer your time with Victory now to build a better future for South Carolina! View Victory Map in a larger

Celebrate Constitution Day

Today marks an important event in our nation’s history, when the Constitutional Convention signed the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. The ratification of this inspired document set the spirit of man free, and the world has never been the same since. The liberty that we cherish today is a testament to the timeless truths that are scribed on that sacred parchment. The Constitution is the framework for the organization of our government, and establishes the relationship the federal government has with states and citizens. It is the supreme law of our land that has been sustained by decades of work, sacrifice