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In Georgetown, South Carolina, the politics of the GOPhers is nothing short of amazing. Today, I introduce you to it.

The Politics of Jamie ...

Call your Congressional Representative and ask for him/her to put homeowners before banks by voting for HR 1106. Use your own words when you make the call, but here's an easy script to give you an ...

Here's the latest from the S.C. statehouse...

Companies are willing to compromise on EFCA, but is a 70 percent requirement instead of 50 percent a good deal for workers?

Despite two big rallies in two days and growing pressure from his own base, Mark Sanford is still refusing $700 million in ...

For video and links, please visit the original post at my blog .

Waterboarding. Slamming into walls. Excruciating physical positions. The United States tortured detainees after September 11, 2001. Make sure this does not happen again. Call on the President to ...

Recently, my state of South Carolina began pushing the notion of the FairTax in the statehouse, but I plan to share the truth of this consumption tax that will break the poor and middle class like ...

Let's take a look at how Gov. Mark Sanford's lack of leadership inspires a private stimulus plan to help a S.C. school.

I wrote South Carolina Governor Mark Sanfraud, excuse me, Sanford about his illogical stance on the stimulus money. His response is long-winded, mind you, but I am going to share it here along with ...

This entry is a partial post I wrote on South Carolina's progressive blog Indigo Journal. It details Henry Brown's pathetic attempt to sell his party's energy act and escapes behind the curtain ...

My thoughts on why Democrats in South Carolina need to be active in stopping the state's downward spiral into social-issue oblivion.

A reader e-mails me some negative stuff about our Democratic party in S.C. He says we are a failure and will continue to be. I offer a rebuttal here, and ask all Democratic people in S.C. and abroad ...

This chart explains all you need to know about discretionary spending.

With four potential Democratic candidates vying for Congressman Henry Brown's seat, I decided to invite all four to introduce themselves, at their convenience, to Georgetown County and statewide. ...

Linda Hansen is a friend of mine and I thought I would share some of her latest work with the IJ readers here. She writes from Chesterfield County. She can also be found at ...

"Charleston Health Care Stories" is a new documentary which premieres on August 20th at the Olde North Charleston Picture House as part of a Greater Park Circle Film Society series. The documentary ...

I have another column by Linda Hansen here for your enjoyment.

Georgetown, South Carolina's, Jamie Sanderson on the Shawn Mitchell Show out of Charleston, S.C.

This release just came in this morning from the Ruckes Campaign. Let's get the word out past the Palmetto State nut house razor wire to the great liberal world beyond and call in some checks:

S.C.'s Joe Wilson has a challenger in 2010. His name is Rob Miller. He's Democratic. He's a vet. Let's get his take on what we saw last night.

State Of Denial - A new documentary film from Bud Ferillo, the producer and director of CORRIDOR OF SHAME .

In the Georgetown Times today, the print edition has a letter from my routine critic Tom Slagsvol. Only this time he lays out a challenge to me personally.

No more playing around. South Carolina Dems need to get their act together for 2010. It's time to be Democratic in the face of Red State Lies and fear attacks amongst our people. Instead of sitting ...

South Carolina can jump for more joy now. State Republicans and their party embraced the news that the state has no power to provide oversight - regulation - over a planned legal defense fund for ...

Both Lindsey Graham and Jim DeMint decided to forgo voting yea or nay on an important bill that would basically fund necessary domestic agencies beyond the point of inflation.

The Tax Extenders Act of 2009, or H.R. 4213, would extend "certain" expiring provisions - or tax cuts. But did the "Republican Workhorse" Henry Brown vote against extending tax cuts?

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is the latest winner in the “Let’s See Which South Carolina Politician Can Verbally Shoot Himself In the Foot While Humiliating His State” contest! -- ...

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Chad McGowan today called on Senator Jim DeMint to stop blocking the confirmation of a proven counter-terrorism expert for Director of the Transportation Security ...

U.S. Congressman Henry Brown will take himself out to pasture today at a 2 p.m. press conference in his district.

It seems that political campaigns get started earlier and earlier and the race for Governor of South Carolina is no exception. Currently there are 5 announced candidates for the republican ...

Chad McGowan, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate - running against Jim DeMint, has a idea on how to get South Carolina - and the United States - moving again. For more information, ...

In North Carolina, the politics is getting really interesting. Specifically, U.S. Senator Richard Burr and his campaign letter , offering ...

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Chad McGowan answered questions on Facebook last night for an hour. Here's the rundown.

Charleston attorney Ashley Cooper entered the race for South Carolina lieutenant governor as a Democratic candidate. Here's your chance to learn more about Cooper and why South Carolina needs him in ...

Our extreme wanna-be teabagger Lt. Governor Andre Bauer defended his comments relating poor people to stray animals . "...

I want to be really honest with my fellow liberals and progressives. A true liberal is not going to win in South Carolina. There has to be a foundation built in order to get that done. Let's read on ...

For those who missed it the first time it was published: Listening to The Paper Tongues song "Trinity" has given me inspiration to write ...

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate for S.C. governor Mullins McLeod announced today he was dropping his bid to become head of the state and will endorse Vincent Sheheen. Here's McLeod's full ...

People here in Georgetown often ask me why I am who I am. Why do I stand for what I stand for. Why not follow the crowd. It's plain and simple. The beliefs I have are fundamental. My father told me ...

DILLON—Friday was a day of celebration at South Carolina’s oldest school, J.V. Martin Junior High in Dillon. The century-old school received federal loans and grants to get a new ...

Below is a six-part video series of a town hall held by the Waccamaw Neck Dems in S.C. Three announced candidates vying for SC-1 shared their views and goals with the crowd on hand.

Today marks the beginning of Democrat challenger Vic Rawl and his quest to topple a so-called conservative giant - Jim DeMint. Can it be done? One Democratic candidate has already dropped his bid ...

Charleston, SC- Vic Rawl, Candidate for the Democratic Nomination for US Senate from SC, said today opponent Jim DeMint should focus on the needs of his South Carolina constituents instead of ...

Thousands to join online rally in support of sexual health education and access to counseling and ...

To: State Attorney Generals PETITION TO PROTEST LAWSUIT BEING JOINED BY SOUTH CAROLINA STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL HENRY MCMASTER AND 11 OTHER STATE ATTORNEY ...

I have always had a hard time with people who respond to pro-union letters and stances with no facts on just what a union is. Instead, they call me a "union thug" because the anti-union ...

With all the talk focused on yet another GOP affair, I share with you someone who is working to move South Carolina forward in a positive direction - instead of going backwards. I share with ...