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PR – Thomas to Speak at West View-B

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:18:25 +0000

SPARTANBURG- State Senator David Thomas will be featured speaker at the West View-B Precinct Club (AME) of the Spartanburg County Republican Party Thursday, March 25, 6:57 pm. Sen. Thomas, a candidate for the hotly contested race for the 4th Congressional District, will also participate in a Q&A with questions coming from “We the people.” The meeting will be at the Westside Library, 525 Oak Road, Spartanburg. The program is open to the press and public. Questions may be referred to Larry Bateman, 497-4949. ###

Press Release – Rally for Jim Lee at Gatti Town

Karen Martin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:29:01 +0000

Radio WORD is hosting a debate for 4th Congressional candidates tomorrow (Friday) from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

Candidate Jim Lee has arranged for one of the large rooms at Gatti Town to show the debate on their big screen. The time is from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The first 100 people to arrive will get in FREE. Come, bring your family, invite some friends have some fun and learn a little.

Gatti Town address is 1040 Woodruff Rd, off 85 at the 51A exit, or call them 864-234-0910 for directions.

URGENT! South Carolina Gun Debate

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:49:52 +0000

From: Allen Arms Indoor Range
Subject: URGENT! South Carolina Gun Debate
Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 6:43 PM

Please see the following alert from SC Grassroots concerning legislation that effects all SC CWP holders. Debate is supposed to start tomorrow. I agree with it, and have contact my state rep. Use your own judgment-
Frank Allen

*** GrassRoots GunRights of South Carolina Action Alert regarding H. 4112 ***

March 1, 2010

It will come as no surprise to gun owners that some politicians think they should be able to enjoy certain privileges that the rest of us mere citizens should not get.

Well, those same politicians are at it again here in South Carolina!

H. 4112 would let politicians in the SC General Assembly (and certain other public officials) who possess a concealed weapon permit (CWP) carry a self-defense firearm virtually anywhere in the state. But will this bill allow YOU same freedom? NO!

Why should politicians have privileges greater than the rest of us mere mortals? H. 4112 is an example of how politicians seem to forget the fact that they are public servants, not our masters.

GrassRoots GunRights strongly opposes H. 4112 as currently drafted. GrassRoots still believes the words “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

Evidently, some SC politicians do not think SC citizens should be treated as their equals.

H. 4112 will be discussed at a meeting of the House Judiciary General Laws Subcommittee on Wednesday morning. H. 4112 needs to either be amended to provide the same carry privileges for ALL CWP holders. Otherwise, H. 4112 needs to die.

ACTION STEPS:

1) Call each member of the House General Laws Subcommittee (phone numbers below) and tell them the following:

“I strongly urge you to Vote NO on H. 4112! No special privileges for politicians! If it’s good enough for YOU, it’s good enough for ME. GrassRoots GunRights speaks for me!”

2) Email each member of House General Laws Subcommittee with the same message. Copy and paste the below e-mail addresses onto the To: line of an e-mail, copy and paste the letter into the body of the e-mail, and add your name and town at the end.

E-MAIL ADDRESSES:

DanHamilton@schouse.org; GeorgeHearn@schouse.org; StavL@schouse.org; JDW@schouse.org; BannisterB@schouse.org

LETTER:

Dear Rep.Bruce Bannister, Rep. Dan Hamilton, Rep. George Hearn, Rep. Leon Stavrinakis, and Rep.David Weeks:

I strongly urge you to Vote NO on H. 4112! No special privileges for politicians! If it’s good enough for YOU, it’s good enough for ME. GrassRoots GunRights speaks for me!

Sincerely,

(YOUR NAME)
(YOUR TOWN)

Members of the SC House General Laws Subcommittee:

Rep.Bruce Bannister
(803) 734-3009
BannisterB@schouse.org

Rep. Dan Hamilton
(803) 212-6795
DanHamilton@schouse.org

Rep. George Hearn
(803) 212-6796
GeorgeHearn@schouse.org

Rep. Leon Stavrinakis
(803) 734-3039
StavL@schouse.org

Rep.David Weeks
(803) 734-3102
JDW@schouse.org

If you are unable to reach any of these Representatives at their individual office numbers listed above, call the House Judiciary Committee (803)734-3120 and ask to be transferred.

Thank you for taking immediate action on this very important gun rights issue!

PR – Moore to Announce HD38

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:17:30 +0000

If nothing else, this is a good opportunity to see the inside of the Blue Ridge Log Cabin manufacturing facility, which we’re told is pretty cool!

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 23 February 2010

JOHN MOORE TO ANNOUNCE CAMPAIGN FOR HOUSE DISTRICT 38

Businessman John Moore will officially begin his campaign this Thursday, February 25, 2010, at noon inside the manufacturing facility for Blue Ridge Log Cabins. This will be open to the public and all are invited to attend.

With strong support from the Spartanburg business community, John Moore understands the need to recruit and retain quality jobs and has the experience and support to help make that happen.

In addition to economic development, Moore has pledged to listen to his constituents and take their concerns to the Statehouse.

“One of the most important things an elected official can do is to reach out into the communities they serve, and not just listen, but have a true understanding of situations which require attention,” Moore said. “It is our responsibility to put personal differences aside and work for what’s best for the people in our district.”

For more information on John Moore, please visit his campaign website; www.MooreForHouse.com.

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Spartanburg/Wofford YRs to Host Lt Governors

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:25:00 +0000

Contact: Ron Jolly, Chairman
Spartanburg Young Republicans
spartanburgYR@gmail.com
(864) 497-7623
For Immediate Release:

Spartanburg, Wofford Young Republicans to Host Lieutenant Governors Debate

(Spartanburg, SC – January 11, 2010) The College Republicans from Wofford College
and the Young Republicans from Spartanburg County are teaming up to host a debate
between the three republican candidates for Lieutenant Governor, Ken Ard, Bill Connor and Tim Scott.
The event will be held at 7:30pm on January 21, 2010. WORD’s Bobby McLain will
moderate the event which will be held in Leonard Auditorium which is inside the Main
Building on the Wofford College Campus. Entrance to the event is free and a limited number of sponsorships are available. Sponsors will be recognized in the program and have priority seating at the event.

The newly elected Chairs of both organizations, Ron Jolly for Spartanburg YR’s and
Ellen Shrader for the Wofford CR’s are hoping to educate the public about the campaigns
of each of the candidates as we lead into the 2010 primary season. “Each candidate has
something different to offer and this will be a great opportunity for the local residents to
make their choice before they head to the ballot box,” said SYR Chairman Ron Jolly.
For directions to the Wofford College and the Leonard Auditorium, please visit

http://www.wofford.edu/visitors/directionsToCampus.aspx
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The Spartanburg Young Republicans is a group that was founded in 2008. The group is under the umbrella of the South Carolina Federation of Young Republicans. The group meets monthly and brings in prominent speakers from throughout the state. Find out more at www.scfyr.org or http://www.facebook.com/#/group.php?gid=46953224069&ref=ts