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[citylife]

This is very disturbing: http://www2.wspa.com...upp-ar-3355191/

The SC Republican Party of Laurens County requires that if you want to join their party and be on the ballot, you must:
-Never have had pre-marital sex
-Be faithful to your spouse, and your spouse cannot be a person of the same gender
-Promise to never look at porn again

Glad to see at least the SC Republican Party doesn't hold the same opinion as these idiots in Laurens County: http://www.wyff4.com...080/detail.html

Edited by citylife, 06 March 2012 - 11:26 AM.

[GSP Tiger]

I do not think the Laurens County Republican Party is a group of idiots.  The Party is reemphasizing its conservative beliefs that have been ignored by higher levels of its hierachy and discourage psuedo-Republicans.

The South Carolina Republican Party has harbored liberal Democrats who switched political affiliations to retain their offices.

Sherriff Ricky Chastain was elected in 2000 as a Democrat, then switched to the Republican Party in 2004.  Chastain faces Don Reynolds in the Republican primary on June 12.

[vicupstate]

Then why don't they just support Reynolds in the primary, and not make the whole state look like idiots?   I'm sure the whole county knew Chastian's story.  If it was a problem for them, the don't have to re-elect him.

[vicupstate]

Lt. Gov. Ard resigned today at 10:00.

Senate convened at 11:00.  What will McConnell do is the big question now.

[krazeeboi]

No way McConnell gives up his position, although I think it might be one of the best things that could happen for SC.

[vicupstate]

McConnnell to take the Lt. Governorship and resign his senate seat.

Speculation is that he is doing so in anticipation of a vacancy in the Governor's office.

New Senate President Pro Tem & new Senate Judiciary Chairman will now need to be picked.  Filling those vacancies will also lead to more postions opening up.

[krazeeboi]

Wow...and here's the news article from The State: http://www.thestate....reassuring.html

This is all VERY interesting now. Does McConnell plan to challenge Haley? I wonder who's seriously eyeing McConnell's old post now.

[vicupstate]

Haley will have lots of challengers in 2014 regardless, if she makes it that far.  Curtis Loftis is chief among them.  Haley is very unpopular and has been an abject failure.  She will never be elected statewide again.  She may not complete her current term either.  

Hugh Leatherman and Harvey Peeler are two names that have been mentioned for President Pro Tem job.  Technically, it could be anyboby in the GOP, and it will be a HUGE power play.

My guess is McConnell will try to add power to the Lt. Governorship.  His appeal statewide is somewhat limited, but he is from Charleston, so he has a big strength there. He if cannot make the office more powerful, he may not run for Lt. Gov. but Governor instead, would be my guess.

I'm sure there will be a big field running for his senate seat since it hasn't been open since 1980.

[krazeeboi]

I could see Leatherman going for it and he appears to have his progressive qualities, particular as far as eco devo goes. I wonder what's his stance on loosening the annexation laws?

[krazeeboi]

Sen. John Courson, R-Richland was chosen in a 27 to 17 vote by his fellow senators to serve as the new Senate president pro tem.

Read more here: http://www.thestate....l#storylink=cpy

[vicupstate]

There had been some speculation that Glenn McConnell would run for the seat he just vacated, and then regain his seniority.

Today he announced he will not run to return to the senate as a member.


Will McConnell be Governor soon?


As for McConnell's seat...

Former Charleston City Councilman Paul Tinkler is the first candidate to announce that he will file for the vacant S.C. Senate District 41 seat.
Tinkler, a Democrat, said he will run even if Republican Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell enters the race.
“I think Glenn has done an excellent job,” Tinkler said. “I just think I would bring a fresh perspective.”
A lawyer with 34 years experience, Tinkler said he is interested in correcting faults in the state’s legal system and working on state-municipal issues, such as annexation.

Edited by vicupstate, 15 March 2012 - 06:46 PM.

[krazeeboi]

Sooooo good to hear! It would be great for someone with an urban perspective to occupy that position.

[westsider28]

A measure was approved by a SC House Ways & Means subcommittee that would give a 25% state income tax credit to businesses that invest at least $500,000 improving a building that's been vacant for at least 5 years.

Herald-Journal article

[Spartan]

I've heard a lot of the same rumors, including that Haley might be indicted in the next few weeks. The possibility of  a Governor McConnell is looking more and more likely. And that scares the crap out of me. I sincerely hope that the rumors I've heard are wrong.

[krazeeboi]

Just what SC needs: a governor that's a Civil War zealot who loves dressing up as a Confederate soldier.

[Spartan]

Well, it sounds as if my source was incorrect. I'm relatively indifferent on Haley, but I still have to give her props for calling the legislature on their BS.

[gsupstate]

Clyburn needs to go away.  He REALLY makes South Carolina look ignorant......

http://content.usato.../1#.T7wUsyp5mSM

[CorgiMatt]

In this case the word rape means despoil.  Despoil means to strip of possessions.  That's what Bain did.  Maybe the people getting hung up on semantics are the ignorant ones.  And Clyburn one-upped the President on same-sex marriage.  That makes SC look smart.

Edited by CorgiMatt, 22 May 2012 - 07:21 PM.