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The Buzz: Stimulus math a boon for the GOP
The Buzz was amused at how creative Republicans were last week in jumping on the Obama administration's inability to count stimulus jobs and its ability to create congressional districts in South Carolina and across the nation that do not exist.
Wait let's start this over, shall we? For those of you unfamiliar with the story, there are plenty of mobile homes in Red Bank, South Carolina but there is one double-wide in particular on the edge of town that vandals continue to assail with red spray paint.
Letter: Barrett is right about terrorists
A recent writer is so wrong about Rep. Gresham Barrett. The writer must not know him very well or know what he stands for and can do for our state.
The South Carolina Ethics Commission is looking a little further into a group of donations given to Myrtle Beach City Council incumbents and several other regional and state lawmakers, but does not classify the inquiry as an investigation.
GOPer behind racist Obama joke arrested for 'dirty campaign tricks'
A South Carolina political consultant for Republican politicians has been arrested for trespassing after attempting to crash a rival politician's campaign party.
Jenny Sanford endorses in gov race
South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford said she is endorsing GOP state Rep. Nikki Haley for governor in next year's race.
Rep. Barrett anointed during hometown revival
November 12, 2009 - 10:38 p.m. EST Gresham Barrett, left, shakes hands with Ray Burroughs during an Oconee Men's Outreach "Pastor Recognition" event Thursday at Biggerstaff Christian Retreat Center.
In An Unsettling Year For The S.C. GOP, Jenny Sanford Steps Forward
South Carolina First Lady makes a political statement but doesn't embarrass her party or her state.
Barrett calls on Obama to make national security top priority
U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett said national security needs to be at the top of the Obama administration's priorities.
S.C. Lawmakers Opposed to Moving 911 Mastermind
A number of lawmakers from South Carolina are upset that alleged 911 terrorists could be housed in the United States.
Republican lawmakers decry Obama decision on terror trials
Republican lawmakers Friday bitterly criticized President Barack Obama's decision to try accused terrorists in the United States and warned against moving detainees to South Carolina.
Water rights a high priority for S.C. governor candidates
No matter who wins the 2010 governor's race, protecting the state's water resources is surely an issue they'll have to face during their term, as neighboring states threaten to encroach on South Carolina's water rights.
Expert: U.S. losing nuclear energy race
November 12, 2009 - 10:42 p.m. EST Photo Ellen Ruff SENECA - Ellen Ruffa s message is one of urgency.
Barrett continues to ride the No-Gitmos wave, buys anti-terrorist domain name
S.C. gubernatorial candidate - and current U.S. Congressman - Gresham Barrett has finally found his Election 2010 campaign niche and he's milking it for all it's worth: he's leading the charge to keep Gitmo detainees out of the brig in North Chuck.
McLeod tells Barrett to 'shove it'
There's nothing more pointless than an online petition. Not a toupee. Not the V-chip. Not the further escalation of an unwinnable war in Afghanistan.
Candidate indignation ripe over detainee transfer
Unsubstantiated news reports suggesting Guantanamo detainees are headed to Charleston has prompted a war of press releases between S.C. gubernatorial hopefuls.
GOP gubernatorial candidates split on disclosing Boeing deal details
State representative and Republican gubernatorial candidate Nikki Haley of Lexington said Thursday night South Carolina officials ought to disclose details now of the incentives package they offered to The Boeing Co.
Republicans attend candidate meet and greet in Port Royal
Two South Carolina Republican gubernatorial candidates and two GOP candidates running for other offices in the 2010 election mingled with Northern Beaufort County residents in Port Royal on Sunday and explained why they believe voters should support them at the polls next year.
Thousands Rally In DC Against Health Care Bill
On the same day U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that she had secured the votes to pass a health care bill , thousands gathered in front of the U.S. Capitol to protest the measure and demand that lawmakers "kill the bill." Rep.
McMaster, Haley to sign letter opposing terror suspects
S.C. Attorney General Henry McMaster and State Rep. Nikki Haley, R-Lexington, have said they will sign a letter, written by one of their fellow Republican candidates for governor, opposing the transfer of terrorism suspects form Cuba to a Charleston naval prison.
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