McMaster won’t withdraw from Sanford case, Health care bills would raise taxes well before changes roll out

SC POLITICAL NEWS

Thursday, November 26th, 2009… Updating Cola Examiner | The Sanford endgame P&C | Jam band gives charleston a double helping of music with a two-night stint at the North Charleston Coliseum The State | McMaster won’t withdraw from Sanford case Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 The State | SC city changes anti-discrimination housing law SCBIZ | Two companies to locate facilities in S.C. The Herald | Health care bills would raise taxes well before changes roll out Charleston City Paper | Politics in Myrtle Beach — The Rise and Fall of Mark Mcbride Herald-Journal | State high school exit exam scores drop The State | Panel weighs plan to oust Sanford — Why? Nothing better to do with OUR tax dollars… Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 INGLIS CONTINUES THE CRAZY… WZTV | AP: Sanford lawyers say impeachment not appropriate The State | Rep. Walt McLeod, a Newberry Democrat, said the governor is not a member of the military and should not be judged as such… SCHotline FOIA Request to S.C. State Ethics Commission Jim Rex: Likes to Fly… a Lot! Sanford releases full report (large PDF) Anderson Independent | U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett’s office said today that they erred in saying the South Anderson post office branch had been spared from closing P&C | Ethics expert working for Sanford The State | Sanford vacation, hunting trip questioned The State | Sanford prosecution rests with McMaster G’ville News | Clemson rides wind energy in climb up ‘research food chain’ The Free Lance-Star | Holder’s ‘justice’ The Sun News | Sanford hit with charges Herald-Journal | How SC members of Congress voted through Nov. 20 Monday, November 23rd, 2009 P&C | How will big races play out? P&C | Dispute spotlights hurdles for Dems The State | G’ville News: Drivers might have to pay for quickest ride on S.C. interstate The Herald | Boeing plant could spark S.C. industry SC Gov Faces 37 Charges He Broke State Ethics Laws ABC News – USA Andre Bauer says embattled Gov. Mark Sanford, shown in this June, 26, 2009 file photo, needs to resign. South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford,   SC BLOGS & PR BOX Thursday, November 26th, 2009… Updating Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 Policy Council | Week In Review: The Best & Worst, Should School Choice be Included in Education Reform? SCHotline Exclusive Interview: Bakari Sellers [TBA] SCHotline | Op-Ed: Henry McMaster: Yo’ Govnah? Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 Office of the Speaker: Committee Working Quickly to Move SC Forward LIVE VIDEO: The SC House Judiciary Impeachment Subcommittee CRITICS RIP RAUNCHY GAY PERFORMANCE… Nancy Morgan’s Top Idiots Of The Week The Palmetto Insider | Fuzzy Math Fuels Skepticism of Stimulus Spending The Voice | Rep. Sellers (D-Bamberg) Calls for an End to Wasteful EOC Treehugger | Lindsey Graham, is out front working on compromises FITSNews | “Impeachment Deck” Stacked In Sanford’s Favor Voting Under the Influence | Oh Henry! Sen. Bryant | steamroller: Obama, what is his position? SC6 | The NY – SC Stimulus Connection… Monday, November 23rd, 2009 Sanford’s “Friendly” Fire Rep. Ballentine | Know when to hold ‘em, when to fold ‘em… Sanford will survive but will Delleney? Office of the Speaker | Media Advisory:  Subcommittee Hearing on Impeachment Resolution Charleston City Paper | Editor Blasts GOP Pols for Religious Pandering FITSNews | That’s A Lot Of Ethics Charges … “Going Rogue”: An Opportunity Squandered? By Michael S. Smith II Swift to bring country’s hottest show to Columbia   Taylor Swift, who surprised few by winning the CMA Entertainer of the Year award, will bring her “Fearless” tour to the Colonial Life Arena on April 30. Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 SCHotline Exclusive | Developing… How Corrupt Is Our State Government?  Was Gov Sanford Railroaded? ICYMI We Did | Palmetto Scoop: Fmr. Miss Teen SC Learns Where Babies Come From… Our Lady | The Fame Monster: Bad Romance [Music Video] The Spy | Happy Thanksgiving! FITSNews | Meet “Red Bank Bar” FITSNews | The “Jean Toal Driving Experience” Update Palmetto Scoop | A trio of of television anchors learn the hard way that Twitter and electronic billboards don’t mix very well Saturday, November 21st, 2009… FITSNews | The Meaningless(ness) Of Flags Friday, November 20th, 2009 FITSNews | The Confederate Flag Debate Is Back!   FITSNews | “Cool” Lindsey Graham Cartoon Thursday, November 19th, 2009 The Palmetto Insider | POLL: Legislators’ Salaries and Length of Session Randy’s Right | Copenhagen Consequences for American Sovereignty   The Voice | House Prefiled Bills, K-12 Education Esquire | How to Tie an Ascot… Bravo! The Spy | Ten HUT! The Spy | A Gangster Government Palmetto Scoop |Bobblehead loses Myrtle Beach mayoral race Wednesday [PM] November 18th, 2009 Sunlit Uplands | Hustler from ACORN Oversees $98 Billion in Improper Payments in 2009 Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 …Updating FITSNews | Because Government Has So Much Cash Laying Around Palmetto Scoop | SC Press Assn. questions Woodard’s objectivity “O Sickle and …”Political Artwork by Michael S. Smith II Exclusive: NEFA Brief: The Case Against the Transfer of Guantanamo Bay Detainees to Charleston Area Federal Facilities (Part I in a Series)

Governor Mark Sanford… Impending Doom… Lady GaGa, Healthcare BS, White House Turns Terrorist’s Trials Into Circus

SC POLITICAL NEWS

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009… Updating
SCGOP Slams Dems for Spending, asks YOU 4$$$…
P&C | Questions, answers about health care legislation
OCRegister | Lawmakers draw bead on Sanford
Tennessean | White House turns terrorists’ trials into a circus
Aiken Standard | Charleston authors sign copies of books
Herald-Journal | State’s jobless rate increases to 12.1 percent in October
The State | Opinion: Irresponsible pay raises signal Swansea in trouble
P&C | Roll callOn the Web
P&C | Residents try to focus on healing
P&C | Sanford: Officials consider hearing
The Sun News | Myrtle Beach Area News: Politics Headlines
G’ville News | Teenager’s council win certified in Six Mile
G’ville News | Bowers promises copy of Gov. Sanford ethics investigation report
The State | What happens next with Sanford likely in his hands
The Herald | From D.C. to South Carolina, bitter dispute persists over stimulus jobs
The State | The Buzz: Stimulus math a boon for the GOP
WLTX | 36 People Charged in Connection with Lexington Cockfighting
The State | SC beach town overturns council election results
Saturday, November 21st, 2009…
P&C | Boeing breaks ground on new Dreamliner plant
A MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR MARK SANFORD
The Herald | Sen. Nelson a ‘yes’ on health care test vote
The Herald | Dems have 60 for health care; Lincoln a ‘yes’
Herald-Journal | Counts really count
The State | Ethics panel votes to charge Sanford
Friday, November 20th, 2009
The Herald | From D.C. to South Carolina, bitter dispute persists over stimulus jobs
The State | GOP: Fun with faulty web site
Herald-Journal | Task force conclusions on breast cancer upset doctors
Confederate flag should go, Democrat says COLUMBIA — South Carolina should remove the Confederate battle flag from the Statehouse grounds if it wants to grow its economy, a Charleston Democrat running for governor said Thursday. “The Confederate Flag debate continues to hold our state back.
Sanford relents on ethics report Gov. Mark Sanford agreed Thursday to remove the last hurdle to a long-delayed House of Representatives impeachment investigation of his travel and SC BLOGS & PR BOX Sunday, November 22nd, 2009… Updating SCHotline Exclusive | Coming Monday… How Corrupt Is Our State Government? Was Gov Sanford Railroaded? If So… Our Lady | The Fame Monster: Bad Romance [Music Video] The Spy | Happy Thanksgiving! FITSNews | Meet “Red Bank Bar” FITSNews | The “Jean Toal Driving Experience” Update … Palmetto Scoop | A trio of of television anchors learn the hard way that Twitter and electronic billboards don’t mix very well Saturday, November 21st, 2009… FITSNews | The Meaningless(ness) Of Flags Friday, November 20th, 2009 FITSNews | The Confederate Flag Debate Is Back!

$100 Million Payoff to Buy Sen. Landrieu’s Vote, Copenhagen Consequences for American Sovereignty, Obama, Sanford

US POLITICAL NEWS

Thursday, November 19th, 2009 …Updating

$100 Million Payoff to Buy Sen. Landrieu’s Vote…

34+ HOURS TO READ IT — BONUS: IS REID GAY?

Reid’s Government-Run Health Plan Requires a Monthly Abortion Fee…

Breaking News: Hoffman: Democrats, unions, ACORN stole election and tampered with ballots in NY-23 race

Breaking News: FAA Confirms Computer Glitch Causing Flight Delays Across

It’s no lie: ‘Admonish’ wins Word of the Year after Rep. Joe Wilson’s outburst

WSJ | How Iran’s Revolution was Hijacked

RedState | What We Know About the Senate Health Care Plan

Powerline | To Create Jobs, Cut Taxes and Spending

Heritage Foundation | A Historically Bad Decision

Politico | Mitt Romney: The cost of on-the-job training

The Daily Beast | Cheat Sheet: Senate Bill Includes Public Option

Obama rewards big donors with plum jobs overseas…

BOTOX TAX IS BACK: SENATE BILL INCLUDES 5% TAX ON ELECTIVE COSMETIC SURGERY…

Lieberman slams public option, taunts critics… SC POL BLOGS & PR BOX Thursday, November 19th, 2009 …Updating The Palmetto Insider | POLL: Legislators’ Salaries and Length of Session Randy’s Right | Copenhagen Consequences for American Sovereignty The Voice | House Prefiled Bills, K-12 Education Esquire | How to Tie an Ascot… Bravo! The Spy | Ten HUT! The Spy | A Gangster Government Palmetto Scoop | Bobblehead loses Myrtle Beach mayoral race SC POLITICAL NEWS Thursday, November 19th, 2009 …Updating Panel finds probable cause for charges against Sanford >>State Ethics Commission doesn’t specify what the allegations are and says “May have violated” P&C | Secretary of state lists charity scrooges, angels P&C | State to again offer tax-free weekend The Herald | Byrd becomes longest-serving member of Congress Herald-Journal | Lies and statistics Herald-Journal | A moving target Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 Commission: Probable cause on Sanford ethics allegations DeMint, Wilson rip bogus job creation claims G’ville News | Ga. mayor-elect faces DUI charge The Sun News | Rhodes holds on to seat in Myrtle Beach FOXNews | South Carolina Lawmakers Debate Impeachment of Gov. Sanford SCNow | Analysts ponder potential political future for Jenny Sanford WLTX | Mark Sanford Travel Report to Be Given to Attorney General Wednesday The State | Lawmakers’ agenda for 2010: Speed limits, cell phones, snakes P&C | S.C. could get 7th House seat P&C | Byars to run in Dorchester County P&C | Texting, taxes on minds with new bills P&C | Bill seeks elected insurance chief P&C | Sanford to learn today of ethics panel findings

Sarah Palin rips Obama, SC Political Consultant Arrested, DeMint, Wilson rip bogus job creation claims, Ga. mayor-elect faces DUI charge, Cosby and Obama

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Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 …Updating

Why the left fears Sarah

Of RINOs, moderate Democrats, and Men

Wa Examiner | Obama bows, but the world refuses to bow back

American Thinker | Cosby and Obama

Politico | How Copenhagen Died on Obama’s Trip

Michelle Malkin | How do you say “You lie!” in Mandarin?

Improper government payments hit $98B…

Obama: Too much debt could fuel double-dip recession…

Dollar Drops; Gold Reaches Record…

AP Digs for Dirt in Palin Autobiography; News wire assigns 11 reporters to fact-check former governor’s book, but didn’t fact-check Obama’s… S.C. BLOGS & PRESS BOX [VIDEO] Palin: Obama Has It “Backassward” On Economy Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 …Updating FITSNews | Because Government Has So Much Cash Laying Around Palmetto Scoop | SC Press Assn. questions Woodard’s objectivity Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 SCHotline Founder Arrested… WTF??? SC Political Consultant Arrested In MB… S.C. NEWS & POLITICS Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 …Updating DeMint, Wilson rip bogus job creation claims G’ville News | Ga. mayor-elect faces DUI charge The Sun News | Rhodes holds on to seat in Myrtle Beach FOXNews | South Carolina Lawmakers Debate Impeachment of Gov. Sanford SCNow | Analysts ponder potential political future for Jenny Sanford WLTX | Mark Sanford Travel Report to Be Given to Attorney General Wednesday The State | Lawmakers’ agenda for 2010: Speed limits, cell phones, snakes P&C | S.C. could get 7th House seat P&C | Byars to run in Dorchester County P&C | Texting, taxes on minds with new bills P&C | Bill seeks elected insurance chief P&C | Sanford to learn today of ethics panel findings

Sanford impeachment, Obama’s 71 Car Motorcade, Jenny’s Brand & the Sarah Palin Interview

U.S. NEWS & POLITICS

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 …Updating
Hoffman ‘unconcedes’ in N.Y.-23 House race
HDTV2 | Paterson Rips White House For NYC 9/11 Trial
TVNewser | Major Garrett Among White House Correspondents to Interview Pres. Obama Today
Heritage Foundation | Morning Bell: The Fake Jobs of Obama’s Failed Stimulus
RedState | Barack Obama Called. He Wants Your Tax Credit Back
OBAMA’S 71 CAR MOTORCADE…
Chinese Pull National Feed of Town Hall…
China questions costs of U.S. healthcare reform…
Carter defends his handling of Iran hostage crisis…
South Carolina’s first lady, Jenny Sanford, tried to trademark her name S.C. BLOGS & PRESS BOX Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 …Updating “O Sickle and …” Political Artwork by Michael S. Smith II FITSNews | Government Motors Loses $1.15 Billion Palmetto Morning | She Went Rogue; Graham, Mideast Peace, Censures and Energy; Clyburn and Trust Funds Sunlit Uplands | The Illegitimate Administration Makes Illegitimate Claims of Success   S.C. NEWS & POLITICS Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 …Updating Southern Political Report | Brand Jenny and the politics of personal tribulation AP: Sanford impeachment resolution to be introduced AP | Recession means smaller Christmas tree for SC Statehouse The Sun News | Area GOP groups upset with Graham The State | Berkeley GOP holds off on Graham censure ICYMI: Times & Democrat | Tags no place for political, religious views G’ville News | Ethics Commission awaits clarification from court on Sanford case WLOS | NC research firm to bring 120 jobs to SC Herald-Journal | Ex-Landrum mayor joins state House race

Washington in 60 Seconds: Lou Dobbs Unloads Online, Jenny Sanford Backs Woman for S.C. Guv

U.S. NEWS & POLITICS

Thursday, November 12th, 2009 …Updating

APNewsBreak | Sources: Iran nuke plant 7 years old

Politics Daily | Washington in 60 Seconds: Lou Dobbs Unloads Online, Jenny Sanford Backs Woman for S.C. Guv

Wa Times | Silicon Valley produces laptops and politicians

Morning Bell | Obama Dithers While Our AfPak Credibility Burns

The Daily Beast | Cheat Sheet

Does Islam Breed Violence?

Obama Grants FOXNEWS Interview, DRUDGE has learned; Major Garrett will conduct interview in China next week… Developing

Michelle Malkin | Clownifying education reform again

Lou Dobbs Quits CNN…Video… S.C. BLOGS & PRESS BOX Thursday, November 12th, 2009 …Updating FMR. SCGOP CHAIR SAYS CRITICS NEED TO LOOK AT BIG PICTURE SCHotline | JOB (IN)SECURITY: Let’s hope Obama is still watching the polls Event Nov 14th: Boiling Springs, South Carolina — A Tea Party Movement FITSNews | Newberry President Running For Superintendent The Spy | Fundraising Arithmetic FITSNews | Spratt Defends Obamacare Vote FITSNews | Happy Vet … Wait A Minute S.C. NEWS & POLITICS Thursday, November 12th, 2009 …Updating The State | Newberry College head running for top education post The State | Graham censured by Charleston County GOP The State | Jenny Sanford endorses Nikki Haley The State | Opt-out provision for public option makes no sense The State | Ex-GOP treasurer in Aiken County admits to robo calls Bookkeeping worries Eckstrom P&C | AP: $120M in cuts expected P&C | Pilot to run for Congress in 1st District Herald Journal | Crowd lines up at health dept. for H1N1 vaccine Herald Journal | Ex-presidential hopeful Huckabee to sign books at Sam’s Club Herald Journal | Low voter turnout raises query of when to vote

D.C.-area sniper John Allen Muhammad executed

U.S. NEWS & POLITICS

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 …Updating

D.C.-area sniper John Allen Muhammad executed

NEFA | Afghan Taliban Celebrate Ft. Hood Massacre

CNN | Romney: I won’t rule out supporting moderate Republicans

24/7WS | The 25 most valuable blogs

Judge: Ex-NYC police Commission Bernard Kerik can get out of jail for holidays

Blame game erupts over probe of Fort Hood suspect Warnings May Have Been Missed More Hasan Ties to People Under Investigation by FBI S.C. BLOGS & PRESS BOX Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 …Updating Happy Veterans Day! Nov 11, 2009 8:05 AM by Ed Morrissey 31 Comments » | 1 Trackbacks Project Valour-IT’s final day. Bill Conner on today’s court ruling finding the “I Believe” license plate unconstitutional André Bauer in Charleston regarding I Believe tag ruling S.C. NEWS & POLITICS Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 …Updating G’ville News | Mauldin voters give nod to all three incumbents The State | Poll: South isn’t buying Obama health plan The State | Columnist Kathleen Parker to speak at USC Aiken Standard | Ex-GOP official admits part in robo-calls scam P&C | Jenny Sanford backs Haley for governor T&D | Fowler appointed chairman of Voorhees board NewsBlaze | Thousands Visit Tea Party Express Rally to See Congressman Joe Wilson Free-Times | Ron Paul Attracts Hundreds at Carolina Coliseum Island Packet | Republicans attend candidate meet and greet in Port Royal Island Packet | Governor stops on Hilton Head as he tours state businesses Federal judge nixes SC license tag with cross

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 …Updating

U.S. NEWS & POLITICS

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 …Updating

RedState | If Health Care Becomes About Abortion Or Any Other Issue But Freedom, We Lose

RADICAL CLERIC TIED TO SHOOTING AT BASE IN TEXAS…

FBI dropped inquiry…

MURDOCH: NEWS CORP. Sites ‘To Be Removed From GOOGLE’…

ATTORNEY GENERAL WILL SPEAK TO CONTROVERSIAL MUSLIM CIVIL RIGHTS GROUP…   S.C. BLOGS & PRESS BOX Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 …Updating FITSNews | Charleston Republicans Censure Graham The Spy | The Jackass Effect The Spy | Principles For Hire? FITSNews | SC Ranks Dead Last In Rural Graduation Rate S.C. NEWS & POLITICS Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 …Updating The State | Finlay gets $100,000 in 1st mayoral fundraiser The State | F-35 hopes soaring for 2 S.C. bases G‘ville News | Two Greer incumbents retain seats G‘ville News | Newly elected mayor says he’ll keep police chief job   Exclusive: NEFA Brief: The Case Against the Transfer of Guantanamo Bay Detainees to Charleston Area Federal Facilities (Part I in a Series) Mulvaney Blasts Spratt For Obamacare Vote The Spy | Stepford Candidate Revisited Christina Jeffrey Denounces Pelosi-care FITSNews | Why The Mainstream Media Sucks FITSNews | Spratt Votes For Obamacare

Monday, November 9th, 2009 …Updating 1:09 PM

U.S. NEWS & POLITICS

Monday, November 9th, 2009 …Updating

WSJ | The Power of Reagan’s Four Little Words

Ottawa Citizen | Fort Hood: Drop the Political Correctness

HEALTH BILL ‘DOA’ IN SENATE… Much tougher test… GOP takes aim at vulnerable Dems…

Big Sis warns against anti-Muslim backlash…

Officials: U.S. Aware of Hasan Efforts to Contact al Qaeda…Army Major in Fort Hood Massacre Used ‘Electronic Means’ to Connect with Terrorists Lieberman: Fort Hood Attack Could Be Terror… S.C. BLOGS & PRESS BOX Monday, November 9th, 2009 …Updating Exclusive: NEFA Brief: The Case Against the Transfer of Guantanamo Bay Detainees to Charleston Area Federal Facilities (Part I in a Series) The Spy | Stepford Candidate Revisited Jeffrey Denounces Pelosi-care FITSNews | Why The Mainstream Media Sucks FITSNews | Spratt Votes For Obamacare S.C. NEWS & POLITICS Monday, November 9th, 2009 …Updating P&C | Black caucus seeks info on Boeing’s hiring practices State to seek funds for education reform P&C | Key moderate Democrats stall bill in Senate P&C | Graham stands alone in GOP G’ville News | World War II veterans’ Honor Flight takes brothers to war memorial G’ville News | Lindsey Graham: Health bill ‘written by liberals, for liberals.’ Beaufort Gazette | AP: Health care issues: Tax increases for overhaul The State | Cayce mayor, council butting heads

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

U.S. NEWS & POLITICS

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

SNEAKY SPEAKER: PASSED ON A SATURDAY NIGHT

220-215 Senate now in healthcare spotlight…

Politico | All Eyes Turn to Harry Reid

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

MyFox Boston | Barney “The Homo” Frank present during marijuana bust, offended…

CHEAT SHEET MUST READS FROM ALL OVER

Up-or-down vote on an amendment to block abortion funding OK’d

The Atlantic | The Evil That Men Do

News Busters | Obama Gives Shout Out to ‘Congressional Medal of Honor Winner’ Who Isn’t

PELOSI: Buy a $15,000 Policy or Go to Jail; Failure to Comply, 5 Years in Prison… Final vote could be delayed Sunday or beyond…

Obama’s Frightening Insensitivity Following Shooting… S.C. BLOGS & PRESS BOX Monday, November 9th, 2009 …Updating Jeffrey Denounces Pelosi-care Sunday, November 8th, 2009 Fort Hood and the Deadly Toll of Political Correctness The Spy | Obamacare Endorsements: What The Bribe Was Sunlit Uplands | What the Pelosi Health-Care Bill Really Says The Spy | Is the South Carolina Tea Party Movment being hijacked for political gain? Saturday, November 7th, 2009 FITS Versus The Shop Tart – It’s On! Palmetto Scoop | Ian’s Law [F...Me] S.C. NEWS & POLITICS Monday, November 9th, 2009 …Updating Sunday, November 8th, 2009 City OKs $2 million from feds for Mast General P&C | State forgoes $100M The Herald | Sanford’s impeachment becoming less likely G’ville News | Obama tactics used in city races G’ville News | Graham says don’t blame Fort Hood massacre on Muslims The State | Climate change bill: Graham out in the cold Saturday, November 7th, 2009 Lowcountry Veterans Day calendar Aiken Std | Supreme Court sides with Avondale on water rate hike The State | Illegal-worker crackdown The State | Lawmakers’ briefing causes confusion on wounded Island Packet | Decision day for health care in the House Herald-Journal | Ryba wins Spartanburg District 4 seat with 1,097 votes P&C | Ruling leaves question in commission’s hands