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Nearly three dozen Christian leaders across the theological spectrum have issued a public statement saying they are "deeply troubled by the recent questioning of President Obama's faith." Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) signers of the statement include General Assembly Stated Clerk Gradye Parsons, General Assembly Moderator Cynthia Bolbach, General Assembly Mission Council Executive Director ...
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The 2010 midterm elections are in 68 days, and the United Steelworkers is working overtime to support candidates and officials who are fighting for working families. With jobs, Social Security, unemployment insurance, and legislation to protect America's workers hanging in the balance, it's crucial that we stand with our pro-worker allies. And we need you to stand with us. You can visit o...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Wed 12:29 p.m.
Tonight marks the end of the American combat mission in Iraq. As a candidate for this office, I pledged to end this war responsibly. And, as President, that is what I am doing. Since I became Commander-in-Chief, we've brought home nearly 100,000 U.S. troops. We've closed or turned over to Iraq hundreds of our bases. As Operation Iraqi Freedom ends, our commitment to a sovereign, stable, and ...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Tue 9:02 p.m.
COLUMBIA - South Carolina Democrats are demanding answers in the wake of media reports that Congressman Joe Wilson is the subject of an ethics investigation. This morning, The Wall Street Journal reported that Wilson was part of a sweeping probe into lawmakers' abusing their taxpayer-funded per diem while traveling. Jay Parmley, SC Democratic Party Executive Director, said that Wilson...
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COLUMBIA - In the latest contradiction to her "transparency" theme, Mark Sanford's hand-picked successor Representative Nikki Haley refused to accept Vincent Sheheen's challenge to five Lincoln-Douglas debates yesterday. This is the latest in a series of blows to Haley's campaign, which has seen her signature issue of transparency become a major liability. South Carolina Democrats...
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This blog is no longer in use. If you want to follow my writings, check out my new site: FlyingOskar.com ...
Flying Oskar - Mon 8:48 p.m.
Have you wondered why economists have been saying the middle class is dying off? Well, it's because of lawmakers like Joe Wilson, who continually vote against measures that support and sustain the group of people that do their best to make ends meet. Wilson's Middle-Class Grades 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 ...
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COLUMBIA - Democrats criticized Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom today, highlighting troubling hypocrisies in the incumbent's record. Eckstorm told The Aiken Standard earlier this month that the state was doing too much for children, teachers, and state employees. The paper reported that "Eckstrom is running against Democrat Robert Barber, but the incumbent expressed misgiving...
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State District Name Party 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2009 Votes 2009 Votes 2009 (%) Lifetime (%) SC 1 ...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Sun 6:28 p.m.
We've all known the way to live life. The truth shall set you free. However, people think gossip these days is the instant coffee that truth never could be. Truth, to some, has become stale. People love excitement, they love glitz and they love polishing something up that could never be shined to begin with. When I write, I do my best to research information. For my columns in the Georgetown Time...
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It's not just the official Republican Party we need to worry about in November. A broad network of GOP-aligned groups has pledged to spend upward of $300 million to defeat our candidates - and that doesn't even include corporate spending coming to an election near you, thanks to the Citizens United decision. Because we are counting on our grassroots supporters to fight back and win, you nee...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Sun 11:49 a.m.
September - October, 2010 Horry County Democratic Party 900 4th Avenue, Suite A, Conway, South Carolina 29526 Phone: 843-488-HCDP (4237) Fax: 843-488-4238 WWW.Horrydemocrats.org E - Mail: Office@horrydemocrats. org Please notify the Horry County Democratic Party of additions or corrections. Events sometimes change. Call ah...
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In order to clearly delineate the difference between greatness (MLK) and deceit (Beck), here's a contrast the achievements of these two men (courtesy of The Other 98%) . ...
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The Georgetown County Democratic Party and South Carolina Dems Coordinated Campaign held a statewide "day of action" today, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King's call to action in 1963 during his "I Have A Dream" speech. Georgetown Dems were asked to volunteer time to make calls to South Carolinians, urging them to vote in November for a strong statewide slate, including gubernatorial candida...
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An image popped up on the Web portraying Sarah Louise Heath (Sarah Palin) with an IQ the resembles a borderline mental disability - dullness to some . It's not real. However, I thought it was interesting because she is dull-headed no matter what. ...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Fri 5:46 p.m.
Fox News is dividing the country with smears and lies We’re launching a new campaign to fight Fox like never before Will you join us? Click here to sign up for the campaign and get your free “Turn Off Fox” sticker : A year ago, Glenn Beck called the President a racist who had a deep-seeded hatred for White people....
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Fri 4:45 p.m.
In an op-ed in the Sunday New York Times , EPI Economist Monique Morrissey outlined why the best way to preserve Social Security would be to slowly raise the cap on taxable income: Do you want to know how much LeBron James pays in Social Security taxes each year? Bill Gates? Oprah? Your dermatologist? $6,622. That's the maximum anyone pays in Social ...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Fri 12:44 p.m.
Fox News Channel personality Glenn Beck’s rallies in Washington, D.C., are an attack on religious liberty and our nation’s rich religious diversity, says Americans United for Separation of Church and State. Tonight’s event at the Kennedy Center, “Divine Destiny,” is billed by Beck as a way to “reunite” Americans, “heal your soul” and take a “look at the role faith played in the founding of ...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Fri 12:44 p.m.
The Grand Strand Horry Democratic Club cordially invites the public to attend our next meeting which will be held September 3, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. The location will be Friendly's Restaurant on 48th North Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Our guest speaker will be Mr. Matthew Richardson, Candidate for Attorney General of the State of South Car...
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The City and County of Georgetown issue proclamations in honor of the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. Mayor Jack Scoville and County Councilman Ron Charlton issued the proclamations on behalf the city and county respectively. Receiving the proclamations were the The League of Women Voters. ...
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This Saturday, August 28, South Carolina Democrats will gather across the state for a "Day of Action". Democratic activists will participate in phone banks and other voter contact activities to kick off the 2010 fall general election. As you know this year's elections are very important to the future of South Carolina. We need Democratic elected officials who understa...
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The Spartanburg Spark has been one of the most amazing things that I’ve ever been a part of. In the year and a half I’ve been actively involved with the project, I’ve seen the number of unique monthly visitors to the site more than double, and the page views skyrocket to over five times the level they were when I first started. I’ve had the privilege of being along for the ride as this simple ...
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