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Romney staffers give occupiers and Ron Paul supporters the bootnew

No questions asked about Bain Capital, Super PACs.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
01-06-2012 |
Elections
Perry wants to bring back Don't Ask Don't Tell, school prayernew

GOP contender waxes hawkish, praises veterans at U.S.S. Yorktown.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
12-12-2011 |
Elections
Newt Bashes NLRB, Praises S.C. Immigration Lawnew

At the downtown Sottile Theater Monday night, Newt Gingrich called for private-sector-style management of government agencies, the defunding of the National Labor Relations Board, and a Lincoln-Douglas debate against President Obama. And he said Tim Scott could be his running mate.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
11-29-2011 |
Elections
Obama can be beaten, but the GOP doesn't have anyone who can do itnew

I'll be the first liberal to admit that I've been extremely displeased with President Barack Obama and his bumbling, stumbling reign over 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Charleston City Paper |
Chris Haire |
10-17-2011 |
Elections
Bachmann: Tea Party represents 90% of Americansnew

On the final stop of her tour of South Carolina, GOP presidential hopeful and Minnesota congresswoman Michele Bachmann praised the Tea Party and promised a strong military.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
08-22-2011 |
Elections
Rick Perry Announces Run for Presidency, Mildlynew

Rick Perry announced his run for the presidency during a conservative conference in Charleston Saturday. Compared to some of the other speakers at the convention, he was hardly a populist agitator.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
08-16-2011 |
Elections
At RedState Gathering, Leaders Praise Tea Party's 'Beautiful Uprising'new

What do hobbits, John the Baptist, and the Texas Revolution have in common? All of them were used to make rhetorical points at a right-wing conference this past weekend.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
08-16-2011 |
Elections
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
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
Primary 2012: Newt's Innew
Newt Gingrich's in for some exploring.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
03-04-2011 |
Elections
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
Gay Republican Looking at 2012 Presidential Runnew

Gay Republican Fred Karger announced earlier this year that he's exploring a presidential run in the GOP primary, and it was clear last week in an interview that Karger is moving ever closer to officially announcing a campaign.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
11-22-2010 |
Elections
Transition News From Nikki Haleynew

Gov.-elect Nikki Haley announced the chairman for her transition team: former S.C. House Speaker and former Ambassador David Wilkins. The campaign noted Wilkins' "experience tackling our state's toughest problems."
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
11-08-2010 |
Elections