Wizbang Politics: South Carolina Archives

Hillary pulls anti-Obama ad in SC

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: January 26, 2008 · Comments (3)

In the increasingly hard-fought race for the Democratic nomination, and the South Carolina primary in particular, we have our first flinch. Hillary Clinton's campaign has pulled a negative ad mischaracterizing Barack Obama's remarks about Ronald Reagan, reports Anne E. Kornblut for the Washington Post's political blog, The Trail: Under fire... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Dem debate boosts McCain

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: January 22, 2008 · Comments (2)

I posted my expanded observations on the debate on the main page: Democrats debate; fur flies. One point I omitted was the boost the Democrats gave John McCain. When they argued about electability - I believe John Edwards brought it up - each seemed convinced McCain would be the fall... [Full Story]

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Democratic cage match on now

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: January 21, 2008 · Comments (2)

The debate is on now, on CNN, and they are having an intermission. If the second half continues like the first, there is likely to be blood on the floor at the end. More later . . . developing . . . :-o... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Huckabee's curious concession

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: January 20, 2008 · Comments (8)

A couple things struck me about Mike Huckabee's South Carolina concession speech, which you can view here. First, that he was very gracious towards the winner, John McCain. Second, that he wasn't using the opportunity of the free air time to give a stump speech as he had in his... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)

Romney skips SC

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: January 18, 2008 · Comments (15)

In an inexplicable move squandering any "bounce" from winning the Michigan primary, Mitt Romney is leaving South Carolina to his rivals. His advertising came back after Michigan (he had pulled it and staff after New Hampshire), and continues, but he has essentially conceded publicly. I hope his campaign is learning... [Full Story]

Rating: 2/5 (1 votes cast)

Romney quits South Carolina

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: January 17, 2008 · Comments (5)

The winner in Michigan will take a pass on the next stop on the way to the GOP nomination. Just a day after his big win in Michigan, Mitt Romney ceded South Carolina to his rivals. "This is a state I'd expect that Sen. [John] McCain has pretty well wrapped... [Full Story]

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Ron Paul's money

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: January 17, 2008 · Comments (7)

I'll be glad when the South Carolina Primary is over and done Saturday. The commericials, calls, and mailings have multiplied lately, and it will be no little relief to be done with them for a few months. Most of the candidates are "on air" with commercials, except Giuliani. The award... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)

Zogby poll: McCain, Huckabee lead in SC

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: January 16, 2008 · Comments (2)

The latest poll of likely South Carolina Republican primary voters shows McCain holding a lead over Huckabee, 29 - 23%, with Romney in third with 13%. Details on the CNN/Reuters/Zogby poll. The poll ended today, so Romney's Michigan victory wasn't a factor. Given the flux polls in SC have shown... [Full Story]

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South Carolina: polls narrowing

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: January 15, 2008

With only days to go before South Carolinians vote in the South's first primary of this election cycle, McCain widens his lead, but the rumored "Thompson surge" is showing up in the polls, according to Rasmussen Reports: The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey shows McCain at 28%, Huckabee at 19%,... [Full Story]

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McCain wins endorsement from top SC newspaper

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: January 13, 2008 · Comments (2)

South Carolina's largest-circulation newspaper, The State (based in Columbia), has endorsed John McCain in the upcoming Republican Primary. From their Editorial Board: Clearly, the best Republican candidate to lead our nation at this time is U.S. Sen. John McCain of Arizona. He has the necessary experience, not just in time... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

'Oprahpalooza' in SC

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: December 10, 2007 · Comments (3)

The second day of Oprah Winfrey's barnstorming swing with Barack Obama went even better than the first, with the pair attracting over 29,000 in Columbia, SC. Seanna Adcox reports for the Associated Press: The Oprah and Obama tour hit South Carolina Sunday, with the talk show host and medial mogul... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (1 votes cast)

Edwards supporters not happy with Oprah

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: December 8, 2007 · Comments (1)

On the eve of Oprah's big show with Barack Obama at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, some of John Edwards' black supporters in the Palmetto State aren't thrilled about it, Katharine Q. Seelye reports for The New York Times: And on a conference call today, supporters of former Senator... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Poll puts Huckabee in lead in SC

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: December 8, 2007 · Comments (3)

In the last week or so, Mike Huckabee has surged to the lead in Iowa and into at least a close second nationally in polls of the Republican nomination contest. Now he is also showing a lead in South Carolina, according to Rasmussen Reports: Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has... [Full Story]

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McCain defends "Gang of 14" in SC stop

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 14, 2007 · Comments (3)

At a recent stop in Charleston, SC, Senator John McCain admits the need for border security but vigorously defended the "Gang of 14" Senate compromise when questioned by Mike's America. The report is at Flopping Aces: Q. Following Senator McCain's remarks he invited questions from the group. I introduced my... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Bob Jones III endorses Romney

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: October 17, 2007 · Comments (1)

The Chancellor of Bob Jones University is endorsing Mitt Romney for President, reports Ron Barnett of The Greenville News: Dr. Bob Jones III, chancellor of the fundamentalist Christian university that bears his name, is looking past his religious differences with Gov. Mitt Romney and endorsing the Mormon for the Republican... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Huckabee wins SC straw poll

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 21, 2007 · Comments (15)

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee may be only barely in the "top tier" of Republican candidates, but he was the top contender who showed up in person at the Palmetto Family Values' "stump and straw poll" meeting. That was enough to earn him the win, though, Jim Davenport reports for... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.2/5 (10 votes cast)

South Carolina GOP primary set to move up

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: August 8, 2007

The South Carolina Republican Party is going to move its primary ahead to stay in front of Florida, which recently "relocated" to January 29th. Liz Sidoti has the story for the AP: South Carolina is poised to hold its Republican presidential primary earlier than Feb. 2, 2008, likely in mid-January,... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

SC Treasurer indicted for cocaine

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: June 19, 2007 · Comments (2)

South Carolina State Treasurer Thomas Ravenel has been indicted by a federal grand jury for cocaine distribution, Jim Davenport of the Associated Press is reporting: South Carolina Treasurer Thomas Ravenel, a millionaire former real estate developer who became a rising political star after his election last year, was indicted Tuesday... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.2/5 (5 votes cast)

Thompson leads in SC as McCain fades

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: June 18, 2007

The latest Mason-Dixon poll of likely Republican primary voters in South Carolina show the almost-declared Fred Thompson surging to a lead among those with a preference with 25%, while Giuliani remains steady in second with 21%, Romney holds third with 11%, McCain slips to 4th with 7% just ahead of... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (7 votes cast)

Lindsey Graham has clear field to reelection

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: June 16, 2007 · Comments (13)

State Treasurer Thomas Ravenel affirmed yesterday that he will NOT challenge Senator Lindsey Graham (R-McCain's Lap) in next year's Republican Primary. Ravenel was responding to an inquiry from a local television reporter. The popular young conservative, son of the legendary former Congressman and State Senator "Cousin Arthur" Ravenel, had stated... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (5 votes cast)

McCain lays off SC staffers

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: May 31, 2007

Despite the crowing over the outlier ARG polls, the McCain campaign is showing more signs of trouble. The campaign has fired three more key field staffers in South Carolian. The Chaser reports: We now learn that McCain has laid off another 3 South Carolina field reps. A source close to... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

Primaries keep moving up

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: May 28, 2007 · Comments (2)

As expected, South Carolina political leaders aren't planning to meekly accept Florida's moving up their Presidential primary to January 29th sitting down. In particular, South Carolina Republicans have enjoyed their 'first in the South status" for nearly three decades, and are disinclined to share the spotlight - especially with a... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

McCain leads latest SC poll on eve of debate

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: May 15, 2007 · Comments (3)

The latest Ayres McHenry & Associates poll of likely South Carolina Republican Primary voters shows Senator John McCain leading, former Mayor Rudy Giuliani regaining a bit to stay in second place, and former Senator Fred Thompson surging into third. The poll was taken over four days through last Tuesday, as... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

Mark Sanford on spending

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: May 15, 2007

The South Carolina Governor opines at The Politico: It's my hope that this debate kicks off a much larger conversation among the presidential candidates -- and all Americans -- on the vital issue of government spending. Spending is one of those prickly issues that the media has seemed to assign... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

Frying Fish, Pressing Flesh

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: April 30, 2007

Every year, South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn, the first black elected to Congress from SC since Reconstruction and the new House Majority Whip, puts on a fish-fry in Columbia that has become a traditional social gathering for SC Democrats (it coincides with the state party convention). This year, a few... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)

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