New Poll Shows Colbert Busch Leading Sanford in SC’s 1st Congressional District
In the upcoming special election in South Carolina’s first congressional district to fill the term of Tim Scott who was named to replace Jim DeMint when he resigned from the US Senate to head the Heritage Foundation, new figures from North Carolina-based Public Policy Polling (PPP) show Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch expanding her lead to […]
National Journal to Partner with SCGOP for 1st Congresstional District Debate
National Journal will serve as co-host for the “South Carolina Republican Party/National Journal First Congressional District Debate” to be held Thursday evening, March 28, at Porter-Gaud School in Charleston, according to SCGOP Chairman Chad Connelly. “As the race to replace Sen. Tim Scott in the First Congressional District is narrowed down to two Republicans, the South Carolina […]
Senator Tim Scott Tours BMW’s South Carolina Facility
Late last week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott made his first visit to BMW’s manufacturing facility in Upstate, South Carolina — meeting with the company’s management team, touring the plant, and reviewing BMW’s expansion plans for the 4.0 million square foot campus. The company is currently investing $900 million to add 1.6 million square feet of […]
So, You Want to Be in Congress?
If you do, now might be your time — especially if you’re in South Carolina’s First Congressional District. Earlier this morning, Governor Nikki Haley signed an Executive Order scheduling a Special Election in the 1st Congressional District. The seat became vacant after Governor Haley appointed Tim Scott to the United States Senate. Candidates will file […]
CRESCENT PEOPLE: Congressman Mick Mulvaney — Husband, Father, and Not Your Average Republican
Congressman Mulvaney says and does things you might not expect. For example, you don’t expect a leader in the Republican Party to say things like, “I hate the Republican Party talking points. They make me sick and tired.” Okay, then. It’s just another example of being an independent thinker. Sure. He very frequently votes […]