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

2009 November 26

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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,

 

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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

 

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

2009 November 22

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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

Confederate flag should go, Democrat saysCOLUMBIA — 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

Sanford relents on ethics reportGov. Mark Sanford agreed Thursday to remove the last hurdle to a long-delayed House of Representatives impeachment investigation of his travel and

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

2009 November 19

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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…

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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

S.C.Flag 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

2009 November 18

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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…

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[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…

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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

2009 November 17

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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…
Jenny Sanford gives an interview.

 

South Carolina’s first lady, Jenny Sanford, tried to trademark her name

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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

 

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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

2009 November 12

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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…

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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

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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

2009 November 11

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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

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Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 …Updating

Happy Veterans Day!

Nov 11, 2009 8:05 AM by Ed Morrissey

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

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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
Associated Press

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

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Sunday, November 8th, 2009

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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…

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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]

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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