South Carolina

1/21/2008, Denver, CO - Former Mayor of Denver Wellington Webb responded to the Democratic Presidential Debate in South Carolina tonight:

"In tonight’s debate in South Carolina, Hillary showed she’s willing to stand up for what matters most in this campaign - making a difference in the lives of Coloradans," said Webb. "She laid out concrete solutions to our toughest challenges and made clear that it takes more than a vision to make change, you have to be able to deliver it.    » read more »

Jan. 19, 2008 -- Rudy Giuliani’s Senior Political Advisor Tony Carbonetti released the following statement on the South Carolina Republican Primary:    » read more »

New Endorsements Build Upon John Edwards' Strong Base of Support in His Home State

From West Coast to the East Coast, Edwards is the best candidate to win the general election and bring real change to America

Statewide Elected Official and Close Political Ally of Gov. Mark Sanford Backs Thompson for President

January 18, 2008, Columbia, SC - Fred Thompson was endorsed today by South Carolina Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom. This endorsement is one more clear indication of Thompson's building momentum in the state.    » read more »

Voters Demand Mike Huckabee Stop Push Polling

January 18, 2008, Columbia, SC - South Carolinians have been inundated with push polling that has purposely lied about Fred Thompson and his record while complimenting Mike Huckabee. These dastardly calls are being paid for by Huckabee donors.

The founders of the organization making these falsehoods, Common Sense Issues, held a fundraiser for Huckabee in November. Despite being asked to stop the calls and return all funds raised at that fundraiser, Mike Huckabee continues to stand idly by.    » read more »

More Flipping for Fred!

January 17, 2008, Columbia, SC - South Carolinians keep flipping for Fred Thompson! The crowds are packed and the enthusiasm is palatable. Fred's momentum is clear and significant.

The proof?

Rising poll numbers, strong and consistent fundraising numbers, his 11-day bus tour through South Carolina, and above all else: the unmistakable support from new supporters.

Watch the new videos of enthusiastic and confident voters flipping for Fred:    » read more »

1/17/2008 -- Senator Hillary Clinton released the following statement in response to the news of the worsening housing slump in South Carolina, specifically the news that the Columbia had a 2.4 percent dip last year in home sales.    » read more »

January 18, 2008, Little Rock, AR – Former Arkansas Governor and Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee will be visiting South Carolina polling locations and watching the South Carolina Primary returns on Saturday, January 19, 2008.

Saturday, January 19, 2008:

7:05 a.m. ET – Columbia, SC – Appears on CBS’s “The Saturday Early Show” with Chris Wragge.

7:15 a.m. ET – Columbia, SC – Appears on Fox News Network’s “Fox & Friends” Weekend Anchors: Greg Kelly, Kelly Wright and Page Hopkins.    » read more »

Thursday, Jan 17, 2008, Columbia, SC – Today, at a Staples Store in Columbia, South Carolina, Governor Mitt Romney discussed his strategy for building a stronger economy. At this time when our economy is so fragile, Governor Romney believes that we need an economic stimulus package that will help companies and workers alike. Washington knows the challenges our economy confronts and now must take action. Below are excerpts of Governor Mitt Romney's remarks:    » read more »

Former AR Governor Has Five-Point Plan to Stimulate Economy for Working Families

January 18, 2008, Greenville, SC – The latest unemployment news from South Carolina shows how important “aggressive action is to a broad-based economic renewal,” Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee said today.    » read more »

January 18, 2008, Little Rock, AR – The presidential campaign for former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee will host a South Carolina Primary Night Watch Party on Saturday, January 19, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET at the Convention Center in Columbia, SC.

Details:

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET. (Doors open to the public at 6:00 p.m. ET.)

Location: Columbia Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC.

Source: Huckabee for President, Inc.

Mike Huckabee - Competing for the "Gold" in Flip-Flops with Mitt Romney

January 17, 2008, Columbia, SC - After years of opposing the strict enforcement of America's immigration laws, Mike Huckabee conveniently changed his mind yesterday and signed a 'no amnesty pledge,' just in time for the South Carolina primary on Jan. 19th.

Huckabee reportedly 'promised not to support any kind of special path to citizenship for illegal immigrants here in the U.S.' (Fox News, 1/16/08)

Yet in 2006, Huckabee said that opposition to such a path was "driven by racism or nativism."    » read more »

POPULIST RHETORIC VS. REALITY IN THE PALMETTO STATE

Friday, Jan 18, 2008 -- "I don't think he understands the free market business system. He's not good on taxing, he's not good on spending, he's not good on free trade. In other words, all the prosperity factors seem to be Mr. Huckabee's weakness. I don't think he understands it. He's just out of tune with all measures of free market, supply side economics."

– CNBC's Larry Kudlow (Hugh Hewitt Radio Show, 12/21/07;
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvfhmE6PKxI)    » read more »

January 18, 2008 -- Bestselling author, syndicated columnist, and renowned conservative commentator Cal Thomas praised Ron Paul yesterday on his website. Here's some of what he had to say:

"Where are we after the Michigan primary and just before South Carolina this weekend?

"Mike Huckabee... sounds like a big government Republican. The only one behaving like a real Republican is Ron Paul, who actually wants to cut spending and get government out of our lives. He won't win the nomination because too many Republican are into handouts and redistribution, just like Democrats.    » read more »