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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
Can Rick Perry Govern?new

Rick Perry is a terrific campaigner, but has accomplished little in office.
The Texas Observer |
Dave Mann |
08-15-2011 |
Elections
Dispatches From the Front Lines of Rick Perry’s Political Revivalnew

Before a throng of 30,000 faithful, Texas Governor Rick Perry delivered a message that was anything but apolitical. Amid the calls to defend marriage from homosexuals and end abortion, an even more fundamental refrain kept repeating: a call for the “faithful” to drive the nation and her leaders “back to God.”
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
08-10-2011 |
Politics
A Palin Presidency? Political Infighting Could Make it Happennew

Former Congressman Jim Weaver explains how Sarah Palin could become our next president, thanks to conservative politics in the House.
Eugene Weekly |
Jim Weaver |
07-15-2011 |
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
Why America Deserves President Trumpnew

An egotistical jerk-in-chief would match our pompous, arrogant attitude.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Joeff Davis |
05-04-2011 |
Commentary
Tags: Donald Trump, Election 2012
Presidential Candidate Fred Karger Coming to Charlestonnew
Local Log Cabin Republicans are hosting a reception for Republican presidential candidate Fred Karger.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
04-21-2011 |
LGBT
Tags: Fred Karger, Election 2012
Rep. Tim Scott Losing Redistricting Lotterynew

If there is a drawback to being a Congressional member, it's that the campaign never stops. Voters weigh your political fate every two years, so the next campaign officially begins the day after you're elected.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
04-11-2011 |
Policy Issues
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