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November 05, 2009
THURSDAY WITH THIGPEN: Gubernatorial debate, Graham and Spratt
Every Thursday Dr. Neal Thigpen provides his insights on the week’s top political stories. Today we discuss the first gubernatorial debate and the wide-open race for governor, radio and TV ads critical of Lindsey Graham, and John Spratt’s bid for a 15th term in South Carolina’s 5th District.
November 02, 2009
Bauer calls for immediate reaction at Charleston Navy brig
Lt. Governor Bauer asked Attorney General McMaster to take immediate action to block the transfer of terrorists to Charleston Navy brig.
October 29, 2009
THURSDAY WITH THIGPEN: Sanford impeachment on hold and gubernatorial debates
Every Thursday Dr. Neal Thigpen provides his insights on the week’s top political stories. This week the impeachment of Gov. Mark Sanford is put on hold and the candidates to be the next governor plan to debate.
October 23, 2009
South Carolina Cancer Alliance honors Edge as State Legislator of The Year
The South Carolina Cancer Alliance (SCCA) Friday honored Rep. Tracy Edge as South Carolina Legislator of the Year at its annual meeting.
October 20, 2009
S.C. Young Dems host fall summit
Nearly 100 Democrats under the age of 35 will gather in the Upstate on Oct. 24 for the first time in a very long time.
October 15, 2009
THURSDAY WITH THIGPEN: DeMint renomination almost assured
A political Q&A with Dr. Neal Thigpen, a longtime political analyst and former political science professor at Francis Marion University.
October 12, 2009
McMaster reports raising $1.09 million since governor campaign launch
Attorney General Henry McMaster’s gubernatorial campaign announced Saturday it has raised more than $1.09 million since McMaster officially launched his campaign for governor five weeks ago.
October 09, 2009
Barrett raises more than $400,000 in third quarter for governor campaign
The Gresham Barrett for Governor Campaign today released its finance figures for the third quarter showing more than $400,000 in newly raised money. This marks the third consecutive quarter that Barrett has exceeded the fundraising pace set by Republican candidates for governor in the last competitive statewide GOP primary.
September 24, 2009
Gov. Sanford says he’ll fight to stay in office
Gov. Mark Sanford said Wednesday he won’t resign, will fight any attempt at impeachment and believes he may have his best chance next year at pushing for government restructuring.
Democrat SC gov hopefuls speak at stump meeting
Democrats hoping to become the next governor made jokes about Gov. Mark Sanford’s affair in what turned into their first informal debate in the race for their party’s 2010 nomination.
September 23, 2009
SC GOP gov hopefuls support low taxes, Confederate flag
Republican gubernatorial candidates sought to prove their conservative credentials Tuesday in a wide-ranging debate that invoked stock GOP principles and included even a few kind words for the fiscal conservativism of embattled Gov. Mark Sanford.
September 17, 2009
AP INVESTIGATION: SC gov used European charters
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, already facing scrutiny for expensive taxpayer-funded flights, relied on charter jet services costing more than $63,000 when traveling in Europe on two state business trips, an Associated Press investigation has found.
September 15, 2009
House rebukes Joe Wilson; outburst could hurt tourism
South Carolina Republican Congressman Joe Wilson has been officially scolded by the U.S. House of Representatives for shouting “You lie!“ at President Barack Obama.
September 14, 2009
Gov. Sanford visits successful school careers program, answers questions about unemployment
Gov. Mark Sanford visited Swansea High School on Monday to talk to students, teachers and organizers of a pilot program called Jobs for America’s Graduates-South Carolina.
September 10, 2009
Bauer on Sanford: “We are all going to suffer”
Bauer reiterated that Sanford continues to hurt the state by dragging out his current crisis and called for the governor once again to resign
September 09, 2009
Harrell pushes governor to resign
House Speaker Bobby Harrell urged Gov. Mark Sanford to resign Tuesday, warning the state would become “bogged down” by the embattled governor’s “distractions.”
August 31, 2009
Sanford ethics investigation will take 4-8 Weeks
Gov. Mark Sanford continued his travels around the state Monday to lay out his agenda for the remaining 16 months he’s in office. He also apologized briefly during a stop at the Orangeburg Kiwanis Club for his extra-marital affair.
August 29, 2009
House Republicans to discuss Sanford impeachment
South Carolina House Republicans are huddling to talk over an agenda overshadowed by whether they should try to force Gov. Mark Sanford’s from office. The House Majority Caucus is meeting Saturday in Myrtle Beach to set its agenda for the upcoming legislative year.
August 28, 2009
Sanford, Thomas trade jabs on travel dispute
For the second day in a row, Gov. Mark Sanford took the fight to his critics, traveling on short notice to Greenville to take jabs at fellow lawmakers and past governors but avoiding questions from reporters. Sanford stood across the street Thursday from the law office of fellow Republican, state Sen. David Thomas, whose subcommittee is investigating Sanford’s travel.
August 27, 2009
Candidate for governor focuses on transparency
Though the so-called reform movement has watched its champion, Gov. Mark Sanford, fall from grace over the past few months, state Rep. Nikki Haley hopes to rise above the fray and continue that fight.
August 26, 2009
Sanford dismisses Bauer plea to resign
Gov. Mark Sanford dismissed the latest call for him to resign office Wednesday, this time coming from Lt. Gov. André Bauer, who said the governor is a constant distraction at a time when the state’s focus should be on fixing the economy and education.
VIDEO: Sanford staying after Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer asked him to resign
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says he appreciates the lieutenant governor’s offer to take over, but he plans to stay in office.
SC lt. gov asks embattled Sanford to resign
South Carolina’s lieutenant governor called on Gov. Mark Sanford to resign Wednesday, promising to put aside his own political ambitions if that convinces fellow Republicans wary of elevating him to urge Sanford to step down.
Bauer: I won’t run in 2010 if Sanford resigns
Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer plans to call on embattled Gov. Mark Sanford to step down during a noon news conference today. Bauer will also renew his pledge to bow out of the 2010 gubernatorial race should Sanford resign within a month or so. By early October Bauer will formally announce his intentions to seek the GOP nomination for governor in 2010.
August 22, 2009
Sanford Impeachment talk grows louder among lawmakers
When Gov. Mark Sanford first admitted in June to having an extramarital affair, most state lawmakers agreed that it was likely Sanford would survive the scandal, but in the wake of new revelations surrounding the governor’s travel, some lawmakers are raising the specter of impeachment.
August 20, 2009
Governor Sanford apologizes to Summerville Rotary Club
Governor Sanford speaking at the Summerville Rotary Club asked for forgiveness for “moral failures” and for help to make the most of his remaining 16 months in office.
August 18, 2009
Notes on a Scandal: Jenny Sanford opens up for Vogue
Before Jenny Sanford came along, the options for wronged political wives were pretty poor. You could suffer silently (see Silda Wall Spitzer), deny everything (hello, Hillary), or make catty asides about the harlot who caused your husband to stray (Elizabeth Edwards). Then came Jenny Sanford.
August 16, 2009
McMaster issues statement following mother’s death
Following the death of his mother, South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster has postponed what was expected to be a series of events this week announcing his run for Governor.
August 13, 2009
SC attorney general wants probe of gov flights
South Carolina’s attorney general wants state ethics commissioners to review Gov. Mark Sanford’s travels.
Governor says his future not in politics
Gov. Mark Sanford said Wednesday his political career will end when his term ends in 1½ years. Until then, Sanford said he plans to focus on giving future S.C. governors — Republican or Democrat — the tools they need to succeed in office.
