FROM THE DESK OF: The Happiest Guy in Florida
BY: Taft Matney As the sun rose over Florida this morning, just a day removed from the South Carolina primary, there’s no doubt that the happiest guy in the state is Newt Gingrich. Forget about the piles of direct mail and robocalls in South Carolina. Think about how crazy last week was. It started on […]
More Presidential Campaign Dirty Tricks (A.K.A. South Carolina Politics)
Earlier this morning, emails began circulating throughout South Carolina political circles claiming to originate from CNN as “breaking news” that former House speaker and GOP presidential contender Newt Gingrich forced his second ex-wife Marianne to have an abortion. The email was fake. Although the message allegedly came from “BreakingNews@mail.cnn.com,” according to CNN political reporter Peter […]
WHAT’S GOING ON: GOP Presidential Debate at Wofford Earns Solid Ratings
As the South Carolina Republican Party and Wofford College worked to showcase Spartanburg and the Upstate for this past Saturday night’s Republican presidential debate, ratings indicate that a substantial number watched their efforts. According to the final numbers, from the 8-9 pm CBS broadcast (The remaining 30 minutes streamed live on the Internet and was […]
WHAT’S GOING ON: Congressman Tim Scott to Conduct Presidential Town Hall with Senator Rick Santorum
Congressman Tim Scott (R-SC1) will host Senator Rick Santorum in the next installment of his First in the South Presidential Town Hall Series, on November 12 at 11:30 am, at the Summerville Country Club in Dorchester County. Refreshments will be served. The Town Hall will follow the format of Scott’s previous events with Presidential candidates, […]
WHAT’S GOING ON: Myrtle Beach to Host January Presidential Debate
South Carolina Republican Party officials announced this morning that Myrtle Beach will be the site of a “First in the South” GOP presidential debate on January 16, 2012. Fox News Channel will broadcast the debate that comes just five days before the state conducts its Republican Presidential Preference Primary. More details will be made available […]
