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Sanford Schools Colbert In Congressional Debate

May 1st, 2013 Scott
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The South Carolina 1st District Congressional debate between Former Governor Mark Sanford and Elizabeth Colbert Busch demonstrated a stark difference between the two candidates. While Governor Sanford demonstrated a knowledge and command of the issues, Colbert Busch appeared uninformed and defensive. Sanford highlighted his excellent track record of fiscal conservatism. On the other hand, it was quite clear Colbert Busch was attempting to hide her liberal positions from the voters of the conservative leaning 1st district.

Sanford hammered Busch over the flood of money she received from left-wing special interests, including massive financial backing from Nancy Pelosi’s PAC, labor unions and other liberal organizations. Colbert Busch cannot compete with the conservative record of Mark Sanford, so she resorted to typical leftist strategy of personal attacks, in her efforts to discredit the former Governor.

Candidate’s Positions On The Issues

Mark Sanford

  • Smaller Government
  • Lower Taxes
  • Less Regulation
  • Supports School Vouchers
  • Opposes Medicaid/Medicare Expansion in SC
  • Opposes Illegal Alien Amnesty
  • Opposes Gun Control
  • Opposed Government Stimulus
  • Anti-Abortion

Elizabeth Colbert Busch

  • Larger Government
  • Higher Taxes
  • More Government Regulation
  • Supports Medicaid/Medicare Expansion in SC
  • Opposes School Vouchers
  • Supports Current Amnesty Bill
  • Supports More Gun Control
  • Supports Government Stimulus
  • Pro-Abortion

Watching the debate, the only conclusion one could reach is that Colbert Bush is a run of the mill liberal, backed by liberal special interests, who is attempting to hide who she really is and how she will vote, if elected to Congress.

For this reason, Upstate Voice is officially endorsing Mark Sanford. There is no question that our former governor is the real conservative choice in this race.

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Neocon Nikki Haley Endorses Progressive Mitt Romney

December 16th, 2011 Scott
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Those in the Tea Party movement, who were skeptical of Governor Haley’s anti-establishment message during the campaign, had their suspicions confirmed today, as Necon Nikki rejected Tea Party constitutional conservative Michele Bachmann and instead, endorsed big government progressive Mitt Romney. It certainly makes one wonder what might be next on Haley’s agenda. Perhaps it’s the “sales tax swap” scam that’s already been floated by her administration.

There turned out to be quite a few Tea Party posers in the 2010 campaign, who are now exposing themselves with their endorsements. Governor Haley is clearly the queen of posers in this regard. She passed the largest budget in South Carolina history, gave tax breaks to those who could afford a 2nd home (but not average citizens who really needed the tax break).

So far, Nikki Haley has been a huge disappointment to Tea Party activists in SC, who are still waiting the smaller, more efficient, less intrusive government Haley promised during her campaign.

The fact of the matter is, Haley wants even more revenue to feed the bloated and wasteful bureaucratic mess that is South Carolina government, including the broken School System’s bloated bureaucracy and the debt riddled Transportation Department. Rather than cutting layers of bureaucrats, administrators and paper shufflers, who do little more than siphon off resources our State Government can’t afford, Haley’s priority is to endorse a progressive neocon like Mitt Romney.

Considering Governor Haley’s track record so far, she is looking a lot less like the constitutional conservative she pretended to be during her campaign, and more like an establishment political hack, heading straight for a one term Governorship.

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Carolina Gamecocks Crush Clemson Tigers 34-13

November 27th, 2011 Scott
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Carolina’s record breaking season culminates in a rout of state rival Clemson Tigers in a 34-14 blowout. Gamecock QB Connor Shaw showed maturity by protecting the ball, running for 108 yards and a touchdown, while throwing for three more.

The SEC battle tested Gamecock’s defense was outstanding, holding the Tiger’s over-rated offense to 13 points. The Tigers hadn’t really faced a tough defense like Carolina, which is ranked #5 in the nation, and it showed. Clemson couldn’t get anything going on offense, only gaining 153 total yards. The Clemson Tigers were simply outclassed in this game.

If it were not for star running back Marcus Lattimore being injured in the Auburn game, the Gamecocks would most likely be playing for the SEC championship, in place of the Georgia Bulldogs, who Carolina has already beaten. Carolina should break into the top 10 with this win. Expect to see the Gamecocks get a high profile bowl game bid this year.

The Carolina Gamecocks are “for real” and they are positioned to only get better as next season arrives. Most experts consider the Gamecocks top contenders for the SEC championship in 2012.

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Not All Tea Party Activists Oppose SC Tax Exemption For Amazon

May 17th, 2011 Scott
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With the SC house gearing up for another vote to exempt Amazon from collecting SC sales tax, some members of Tea Party are rallying to Amazon’s defense.

Most Tea Party members support lower taxes. At the same time, they oppose government intervention into the private sector and the favoring of one business over another. In the case of Amazon, it should be clear to everyone that the revenue gained in other areas will far outweigh the loss in sales tax revenue.

… it would net state and local coffers $11 million after an exemption costing $2.5 million. link

Neither the Campaign for Liberty, nor the Chamber of Commerce, nor the Southern Baptists can speak for the Tea Party movement. Matter of fact, anyone who claims to speak for the Tea Party movement is simply attempting to hijack the movement in an effort to promote their own ideology. It’s time to put aside ideological purism and do what is best for the citizens of South Carolina.

Tea Party activists should reject any attempt by state governments to impose an Internet sales tax on distribution centers located in their state. Amazon is only asking for a 5 year exemption and when you look at the proposal as a whole, it is a big win for South Carolina.

I urge everyone to contact their local representatives and tell them to support the 5 year tax exemption for Amazon. Considering how badly we need jobs and revenue in South Carolina, this should be a no-brainer.

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