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Nikki Haley Looks Like a "No" on Newt Endorsementnew
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has been excitedly interviewing prospective presidential candidates as she looks for the suitor best-positioned to receive her prized endorsement. She even took a call from Trump.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
05-17-2011 |
Elections
Pawlenty Wants Nikki Haley's votenew
With her endorsement very much in play, Gov. Nikki Haley recently told The Associated Press what she was looking for from her potential GOP primary dates. Specifically, she wants a little help challenging the pro-union forces who want to scuttle Boeing's major Dreamliner facility here in Charleston. Actually, she wants a lot of help.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
04-29-2011 |
Politics
Is It Time for Charleston's Mayor to Go?new
Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. says this will be his last term if he's re-elected. But who can believe him?
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
04-27-2011 |
Elections
GOP Should Stop Picking "Winners," Pick Rand Paulnew
Better the ideologue you agree with than the one who is "more electable."
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
03-29-2011 |
Elections
Nikki Haley Dodges Questions, Tells Constituents to Call Her Laternew
The "call me" message was used time and time again by Gov. Haley at the town hall meeting, where 500 Charleston voters listened to Haley talk about her favorite issues, and then they politely lined up in droves to talk about everything else.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
03-21-2011 |
Politics
Primary 2012: Newt's Innew
Newt Gingrich's in for some exploring.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
03-04-2011 |
Elections
For Nikki Haley in Case She, Ahem, Missed the President's Speechnew
In an afternoon meeting yesterday, President Barack Obama spoke to the nation's governors. One particular shot of the crowd shows a bunch of folks listening attentively … while Gov. Nikki Haley is turned away and typing on her iPad.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
03-01-2011 |
Commentary
Tags: Nikki Haley, Barack Obama
The Muppet Revoltnew
Jim DeMint vs. talking animals and monsters.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
02-21-2011 |
Politics
Has Charleston, S.C. Outgrown Voting Discrimination?new
Lawyer wants county exempted from federal preclearance.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
02-09-2011 |
Elections
Insiders Revisit S.C. Gubernatorial Racenew
For students learning the ins and outs of elections, the 2010 gubernatorial race between then-Rep. Nikki Haley and state Sen. Vincent Sheheen included a lot of teachable moments. For instance, they've learned what you should and shouldn't send to Will Folks in a text message.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
02-01-2011 |
Elections
Union Sues S.C. Gov. Haley for Fiery Commentsnew
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is headed to court for claiming the state will seek to prevent employees from forming a union.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
01-21-2011 |
Politics
DeMint Off the Mark With Palin, Reagan Comparisonnew
Spoiler: This columnist will do more for the phrase "anyone since Ronald Reagan" than anyone since Ronald Reagan.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
01-17-2011 |
Commentary
S.C. Legislature Juggling Budget Crisis With Immigration, Election Reformsnew
Statehouse leaders sing chorus of looming "pain."
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
01-11-2011 |
Politics
Lindsey Graham: Reduce benefits for wealthy seniorsnew
Senator takes his "hard decisions" message to Meet the Press.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
01-03-2011 |
Politics
Tags: Lindsey Graham
Is Lindsey Graham Gay?new
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham's angry, irritated defense of the 17-year Congressional ban on out gay service members has renewed attention on what's in his closet.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
12-27-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Lindsey Graham, LGBT
