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Below is the full press release sent out by the Burton campaign referencing a Web site that has been started to attack the candidate (The campaign said that 10 minutes after the release went out, the site was taken down. However, when I checked a couple of minutes ago, it was up.): A cowardly unnamed group is attacking South Carolina's First Congressional District Democratic front-runner, Colone...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - 1:58 p.m.
Great news: This weekend's events were a huge success. OFA volunteers all over the country helped tens of thousands of voters in key districts speak out for reform. Phones have been ringing off the hook in Capitol Hill offices for days, but with everything on the line and so little time left, we have to bring our voice to Congress through every possible channel. So today, OFA supporters a...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - 1:19 p.m.
South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler released the following statement today in response to Senator Jim DeMint's "The Comeback Begins" tour with Republican Senate-hopeful Marco Rubio. The two conservatives will make appearances in Charleston, Columbia and Greenville as they try to raise $100,000 for their political efforts. "Today South Carolinians will get to see first-hand tha...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - 10:02 a.m. - 5 clicks 
There's been lots of talk amongst people here in the city about whether or not industry plays a vital role to its economy or not. One look at the city budget would answer that. But, the main issue is whether or not industry has a permanent place in the city. Again, I refer you to the city budget and the answer will appear. People here have been debating the issue back and forth for decades. Some...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - 9:48 a.m. - 3 clicks
"In cases where a pregnancy was not planned by the parents, I still feel very strongly that God has a distinct plan and purpose for each and every life. Our tax dollars should not be responsible for interfering with that plan." -State Representative Rex Rice (R-Pickens) It is clear that Rep. Rice's budget amendment to eliminate coverage in the state health insurance plan for abortion in...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - 9:04 a.m. - 2 clicks
Majority Whip Jim Clyburn took to the airwaves this weekend, saying he's still rounding up votes for this week's expected health care showdown. Meanwhile, Democracy for America is continuing the push to include real competition for insurance companies in the final legislation - the public option. ...
Indigo Journal - 8:49 a.m. - 2 clicks
Well, not exactly. But as Vince Sheheen continues to add endorsements from SC's Democratic power players, Jim Rex has added another interesting supporter to his own growing list: SC literary giant Pat Conroy. "Jim Rex speaks from the heart, and I think he speaks for the South Carolina heart," said Conroy. As he looked across the marsh, he added, "Our tide is rising....
Indigo Journal - 8:26 a.m. - 3 clicks
Charleston, SC- Vic Rawl, Candidate for the Democratic Nomination for US Senate from SC, said today opponent Jim DeMint should focus on the needs of his South Carolina constituents instead of campaigning for Marco Rubio to be elected US Senator from Florida. Rawl, former Judge, National Guardsman, State Legislator and current member of Charleston County Council said, "DeMint's ...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Sun 3:23 p.m. - 2 clicks
In a post I made where Sheheen's camp announced Democratic lawmakers and their endorsement of the gubernatorial candidate, it looks as if some didn't even know they were being listed as such . District 103 Rep. Carl Anderson was one of them. Rep. Carl Anderson, D-Georgetown, said he's not sure how he got on the endorsement list but suspects it was because he too stood with Sheheen during t...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Fri 6:46 p.m. - 6 clicks
Governor Mark Sanford Office of the Governor P.O. Box 12267 Columbia, SC 29211 Governor Sanford, You and I have something in common and something not in common. I am a father of 4 beautiful children; however, I have 2 children who are mild to moderate autistic and require intensive in home therapy and rely upon Medicaid for health insurance. I am aware that a movement...
Blue South Carolina - Fri 1:13 p.m. - 3 clicks
As a Holocaust survivor, I believe it is important to elect representatives to Congress who support Israel, and seek a peaceful solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflicts. I'd like to tell you about a good friend of ours, Robert Dobbs, who is running for Congress in South Carolina District 1, the seat being vacated by Henry Brown. Robert shares our values, and is dedicated to the...
Blue South Carolina - Fri 1:13 p.m. - 2 clicks
Good stuff. If you live in Rep. Spratt's district, I urge you to make calls to his office . The idiot that represents me is a hopeless case. ...
Indigo Journal - Fri 1:13 p.m. - 2 clicks
Since they can't do anything about the dismal job losses here in the state - because they can't - GOP members in the state house have finalized taking choice away from workers and whether they can unionize more freely. Here's an excerpt from Wes Wolfe : A bill to give South Carolinians the chance to vote on a state constitutional amendment to ban card check cleared its last hurdle on Wednesd...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Thu 1:27 p.m. - 6 clicks
Retired Lt. General Claudia Kennedy, the first woman three-star general in the U.S. Army, is endorsing Jim Rex for Governor. "South Carolina's security is at risk in this election, and Jim Rex is the only candidate - Democrat or Republican - who has demonstrated the ability to lead in these uncertain and difficult times. His plan to create jobs at the intersection of effective public education...
Indigo Journal - Thu 1:27 p.m. - 5 clicks
An analysis by the non-partisan Tax Policy Center of Congressman Paul Ryan's proposal to cut and privatize Social Security and Medicare has exposed the truth about Republican values: they don't care about the deficit, just about giving handouts to insurance companies and tax cuts to millionaires. The proposed plan, which Ryan claimed would eliminate federal deficits by mid-cen...
Indigo Journal - Thu 11:45 a.m. - 5 clicks
Columbia, SC - This past Saturday saw the Richland County Democratic Party host its biannual convention at the Dreher High School Auditorium. The convention offered an opportunity for citizens all across Columbia to hear from both state-wide and local Democratic candidates. Hundreds of Democrats from all over the county gathered to represent their precincts and elect new leadership to take ...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Thu 11:05 a.m. - 7 clicks
If Sen. Lee Bright (R-Spartanburg) gets his way, the state of South Carolina will be forcing women to submit to medical treatment that they do not want and interfering with women who do want the specific medical treatment of an abortion. His goal is to do what is described in the article by Courtner Joslin (see the post at feministlawprofessors.com): At the state level, a number of states ...
Indigo Journal - Thu 7:04 a.m. - 8 clicks
The SC Chamber of Commerce announced yesterday that it is endorsing Sen. Vincent Sheheen in his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor. In its statement on the endorsement, the Chamber said Sheheen "...has a strong economic vision for South Carolina, and his support of comprehensive tax reform, port expansion, the technical college system, low-cost energy and small business grow...
Indigo Journal - Thu 7:04 a.m. - 4 clicks
The South Carolina Democratic Party has announced a series of debates among the party's candidates for governor, beginning April 24 following the state party convention. "South Carolina Democrats are very proud of each of our candidates for governor. We believe that these debates will show voters that a Democratic governor will bring moral leadership and opportunities for job creation and ...
Indigo Journal - Thu 7:04 a.m. - 4 clicks
Have you been hearing and seeing U.S. Senator Jim DeMint touting a comeback of sorts, along with Rubio ? Well, they're going to tour our state, looking for the same people who they screw to support their campaigns. Don't believe me? Do you remember Bunning and his hold-up of unemployment extensions ? Do you realize that here in Georgetown County that our unemployment rate has shot up - UP - t...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Wed 2:25 p.m. - 9 clicks
