Archive for May, 2010
Chellis campaign CAUGHT!
Our own Herald Journal publishes a damaging article detailing campaign shenanigans occurring on Converse Chellis campaign. I did not see the reporter’s name attached to this article, perhaps someone can put it in comments. The reporter details a face-to-face meeting with Chellis and Scott Malyerck, “an omnipresent political operative in Republican circles, for years.” During [...]
May 20, 2010
Posted in: State 
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AZ responds to LA boycott
LaborUnionReport has a post over at Redstate detailing quite a “take THAT!” from Arizona in response to Los Angeles’ boycott over the Illegal Immigration bill. In a letter to Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Arizona Corporation Commissioner Gary Pierce said a boycott war is bad for both sides, and said he would “be happy to [...]
May 19, 2010
Posted in: National One Comment
Laurens County Tea Party Vetting Committee … Excellent Job!
The Laurens County Tea Party has a Vetting Committee who has spent quite a bit of time and taken great effort to investigate, interview, research and vet candidates. Here is their vetting process, and I’ll post their recommendations/endorsements in another post. Please visit their website and join their email list or attend their meetings, they [...]
May 18, 2010
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Results of Laurens County Tea Party vetting committee
These recommendations/endorsements will become official when the dues paying members take their votes. The committee is still deciding the Governor race. Lt. Governor: Bill Connor District 4 US House of Representatives: Jim Lee District 3 US House of Representatives: top 2 picks are Jeff Duncan and Richard Cash Comptroller General: Mike Meilinger Attorney General: Alan [...]
May 18, 2010
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Coalition Voter Contract
Here’s a WYFF story on the Upcountry Coalition Voter Contract. Many thanks to Don Rogers and his team for months of hard work!
May 18, 2010
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Republicans Roll Over
Writing at GetLiberty.org, Robert Romano has an article bemoaning once again the spineless Republicans we, the American people, have elected and allowed to stay in office. This story outlines the lack of fight in the Republicans in DC when it comes to Dodd’s financial bill. … while critical negotiations were taking place, Republicans took the [...]
May 18, 2010
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Old Fashioned Stump Meeting and 4th Congressional Debate
Old Fashioned Stump Meeting and 4th Congressional Debate Saturday, May 22, Stump 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Debate 3-4 p.m. All 5 Congressional candidates have confirmed participation! Tony Beam from 660 AM Radio will moderate both! Fairview Airport (80 Airport Rd, Campobello, SC) Come Rain or Shine! Bring your family and your friends! Bring your [...]
May 16, 2010
Posted in: Congressional, State One Comment
Press Conference on Voter Contract Monday in Greenville
The voter contract is available for Download Here. Jonathon Hill, Chairman http://upcountrycoalition.com PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: Don Rogers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHONE: 864.449.0809 MAY 14, 2010 E-Mail: jdonrogers@gmail.com UPCOUNTRY COALITION TO UNVEIL ITS CONTRACT FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE SC COMPTROLLER GENERAL AND SC TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT TO SPEAK OUT ON STATE’S RUNAWAY BUDGET AND LACK [...]
May 14, 2010
Posted in: Tea Party 2 Comments
Fannie/Freddie/Cap and Trade
Yid with Lid blogs today about how two Republican Congressmen, Rep. Chaffetz (R-UT) and Rep. Issa (R-CA) are delving into a Cap and Trade scam involving Fannie and Freddie that can be traced back to 2000. “I have serious questions about why Fannie Mae, back in 2005, was working on a Cap and Trade scheme,” [...]
May 14, 2010
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Spartanburg Tea Party featured in article in The State
John O’Connor interviewed me the other day. I appreciate him accurately conveying my thoughts and getting the quotes right.
May 14, 2010
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