Jim DeMint is nothing more than an ad executive...he has sold himself to naive straight ticket Republican voters in SC. It is time to expose the false advertising he has sold South Carolinians for 12 years.
Jim DeMint is the self-anointed kingmaker of the Tea Party and Freedom Works. He welds a lot of contribution influence and his nod means a lot of votes for his chosen candidates like Rand Paul. However, upon further review of this 'leader' I find he falls way short of true life experience or dedication of service that would qualify one to represent a state or much less a political movement.
He has stood in the way of countless nominees stating they are not qualified. He was one of only 2 no votes against Secretary of State Clinton. He is known for pulling out the qualifications card when commenting on others.
All you need to do to learn of the qualifications of Jim DeMint is go to Wikipedia or even to JimDeMint.com (his official site) and click 'About Jim'. Once there you will be amazed at what a true lightweight this guy is in the qualifications department. Jim DeMint has never been in the military. He has never worked a public job for more than brief periods when younger. He has not been abroad on service missions. He has not rescued anything or anyone. He has not volunteered his time or talents to any cause. His entire life experience consists of his own start-up marketing firm and then serving in Congress. Sadly, that is it.
For a guy that is anti-Washington...his entire resume is Washington. I contend that Jim DeMint is not qualified to continue in Washington. He makes a mockery of what representative government is all about.
Jim DeMint is being opposed by Vic Rawl this time around. Vic Rawl served over 30 years in the Guard. Vic Rawl has been a state legislator and senator. Vic Rawl has been a judge. In short, Vic Rawl has served in many roles of public service and has real life experience. Vic Rawl is qualified to replace Jim DeMint.
Sadly, Jim DeMint makes Rand Paul and Sarah Palin look expertly qualified for public life.
Please help spread the word about Jim DeMint. I have spoken with people from MSNBC and I hope one of the shows will examine Jim DeMint and expose his hypocrisy. I have left voice mails for major political reporters at The State newspaper in Columbia, SC. I will be trying to reach NY Times, AP and Washington Post reporters as well.
One reporter should simply ask Jim DeMint: Not counting your time in Washington, what life experience makes him uniquely qualified to represent a movement or represent a state? I would love to hear the self-employed marketing executive answer he gives. Afterall, being a BS'er is all he made his living as before becoming a Far Right BS'er in DC 12 years ago.
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Direct from Wikipedia: DeMint was educated at the Christ Church Episcopal School, Greenville, South Carolina and Wade Hampton High School in Greenville. DeMint played drums for a cover band called Salt & Pepper.[3] He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee and an M.B.A. from Clemson University.
Prior to entering politics, DeMint worked in the field of market research. In 1983, he founded his own research firm, the DeMint Group. He was president of this corporation until 1998. END Wikipedia quote.
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WOW, that's a heck of a resume for the leader of a movement. That drummer experience with 'Salt & Pepper' really prepped him good I'm sure.