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• SC Dem Party Announces First in Series of Gubernatorial Debates

  March 10, 2010

  Columbia, SC - The South Carolina Democratic Party announced today that it will kick off its series of Democratic gubernatorial debates during ... Read More

• Rob Miller's Campaign Named One of the Most Competitive in the Country

  March 10, 2010

  Columbia, SC - Today the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee released their highly competitive "Red to Blue" program and named Rob ... Read More

• Beaufort Democrats to hold County Convention March 13

  March 5, 2010

  Democrats residing in Beaufort County, as well as anyone interested in meeting the three Democratic gubernatorial candidates or learning more ... Read More

• Wilson Dangerously Out Of Touch, Constituents In Need

  March 4, 2010

  Columbia, SC - Joe Wilson appeared on MSNBC last week, and boldly cited Allendale County, South Carolina, as proof that that Americans, who pay ... Read More

• Mick Mulvaney Holds Fundraiser With Talk Radio Host Who Endorsed

  March 4, 2010

  Columbia, SC - Today South Carolina Democratic Party Executive Director Jay Parmley called on Mick Mulvaney, a North Carolina businessman who is ... Read More

• SC Dem Chair calls on Republicans to release the budget to the public

  March 2, 2010

  Columbia, S.C. - South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler on Tuesday called on the Republican leaders of the S.C. House to release the ... Read More

• Democrats want new budget process

  March 1, 2010

  Legislators want more time to review numbers House Democrats - frustrated over hundreds of millions of dollars in budget cuts in state health ... Read More

• Democrats shouldn't give up

  March 1, 2010

  For a year and more, Senate Republicans and conservative Democrats have blocked and delayed legislation that would benefit our state and country. ... Read More

• Carol Fowler: South Carolina Politics in the Headlines

  February 25, 2010

  It seems that every other day my state makes national headlines, and not because of our wonderful tourist attractions. South Carolina repeatedly ... Read More

• Horry Democrats hope to retain '08 support

  February 24, 2010

  The Horry County Democratic Party was enthusiastic Saturday at the number of people who showed up for the party's precinct reorganization meetings. Read More

• Cooper looking to expand Lt. Gov.'s to-do list

  February 24, 2010

  Dem candidate wants role in growing jobs, energy Read More

• How Many Recovery Act Dollars Have SC Republicans Requested?

  February 24, 2010

  Columbia, SC- A number of Republicans have had a hard time explaining themselves in the last few weeks after it was found that nationally more ... Read More

• SCDP Chair: "Defiant DeMint Needs to Sit Down"

  February 19, 2010

  Columbia, SC- South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler released the following statement today in response to U. S. Senator Jim DeMint's ... Read More

• S.C. Democrats Prepare to Reenergize and Reorganize

  February 18, 2010

  Columbia, SC- With less than nine months until the 2010 general election, the South Carolina Democratic Party is ready to turn this red state ... Read More

• SC Dems Launch New Website Highlighting GOP's Embarrassment of State

  February 18, 2010

  Columbia, SC- The South Carolina Democratic Party launched a new website today highlighting major scandals by Republican Party leaders. The site, ... Read More

• SC Dems: Wilson is a Hypocrite not a Hero for SC

  February 9, 2010

  Columbia, SC- South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler released the following statement today in response to reports that Congressman ... Read More

• Obama tells nervous Democrats: We'll lead party through storm

  February 8, 2010

  President Barack Obama sought to reassure nervous Democrats Saturday, pledging to push against the political headwinds facing the party in this ... Read More

• DeMint Economics: Talk A Lot About Runaway Spending in Washington, but Then Try to Block Fiscal Discipline Measure That Would Rein in Federal Spending

  February 3, 2010

  DeMint Supported Sky-High Deficit Spending Under George Bush - Now Votes Against Fiscal Discipline Read More

• Fowler: Republicans behaving badly

  February 1, 2010

  Once again people all over the country are seeing our state on the news and wondering whether to laugh at us or cry for us. South Carolinians ... Read More

• SC Dem Party Touts President's Budget

  February 1, 2010

  Columbia, SC – South Carolina Democratic Party Carol Fowler released the following remarks today on President Obama's proposed budget for FY 2011. Read More

• The Republican Zenith is Now

  January 27, 2010

  As John Stewart said last week, the Democrats still have 59 votes in the U.S. Senate, more than George Bush ever had when he did whatever the f**k ... Read More

• Matthews: GOP voting bill revives ghost of S.C. past

  January 27, 2010

  On a sunny day, the monuments of war heroes and other historic South Carolinians cast long shadows over all who walk beneath them on the State ... Read More

• SC Dem Chair Applauds President's First State of the Union Address

  January 27, 2010

  Columbia, SC - South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler issued the following statement in response to President Obama's State of the ... Read More

• Bauer criticism grows

  January 25, 2010

  Friends and foes of Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer expressed shock and disappointment Saturday as criticism mounted over his comments about people on ... Read More

• SC Dem Chair Calls on GOP to disavow Bauer's vulgarities

  January 23, 2010

  Columbia, S.C. - South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler on Saturday called on Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer and other Republican candidates for ... Read More

• SC Dem Chair Responds to Sanford State of State

  January 20, 2010

  Columbia, SC –South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler issued the following statement tonight in response to Gov. Mark Sanford's state ... Read More

• Democrats blast DeMint for holding up vote

  January 5, 2010

  Democrats on Tuesday attacked U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint for holding up President Barack Obama's choice to lead the Transportation Security ... Read More

• Putting America back on the right path by Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.)

  December 18, 2009

  The year began with a moment for the ages, the swearing in of the first African American president in U.S. history, a milestone in which all ... Read More

• Sanford Weighs In on Cost of Health Reform

  December 17, 2009

  Until now, Gov. Mark Sanford has had little to say about the health care reform effort in Washington. But last week, a day after he dodged ... Read More

• SC Dems Respond to Sanford Decision

  December 9, 2009

  Columbia, SC – South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler released the following statement today in response to a South Carolina House ... Read More

• South Carolina Democrats Mourn Patterson

  December 7, 2009

  Columbia, SC- South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler released the following statement today in response to the death of former South ... Read More

• South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Statement On Economic Recovery Act

  December 2, 2009

  Columbia, SC- Offering further proof that the President's Economic Recovery Act is working, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office released ... Read More

• SC Dem Chair Statement in Recognition of World AIDS Day

  December 1, 2009

  Columbia, SC - Today people in South Carolina and across the globe recognize World AIDS Day, which was established to raise awareness and support ... Read More

• 4 Democratic candidates in area to discuss run for S.C. governor

  December 1, 2009

  The message from the Democratic candidates for S.C. governor was clear Monday night: Democrats need to show up at the polls, and they need to be ... Read More

• Does DeMint Represent South Carolina? SC Dems say "no"

  November 30, 2009

  Columbia, SC- With the Republican Party struggling to find its identity, South Carolina Senator Jim DeMint is now vying to be the national voice ... Read More

• Health Insurance Reform and South Carolina

  November 24, 2009

  The health care status quo is not an option for our country. If we do nothing, by 2019 the number of uninsured people will grow by more than 30 ... Read More

• South Carolina Dem Chair Responds to Sanford Ethics Charges

  November 23, 2009

  Columbia, SC- South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler released the following statement today in response to the S.C. Ethics ... Read More

• SC Democrats Applaud Release of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

  November 19, 2009

  Columbia – Yesterday, the U.S. Senate released the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which will reduce the federal deficit by $127 ... Read More

• Democratic candidates for governor seek support in Anderson

  November 18, 2009

  ANDERSON — State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex pointed to his executive experience tonight as an asset in his run for governor of South ... Read More

• DeMint Takes Partisanship Over Health of Constituents

  November 12, 2009

  Columbia, SC- South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler released the following statement today in response to U.S. Senator Jim DeMint's ... Read More

• Democratic gov. hopefuls speak in Aiken

  November 11, 2009

  Democratic gubernatorial candidates made a case why they were the best choice to lead the state during a Meet Our Next Governor reception Tuesday ... Read More

• Democrat governor candidates gather on Hilton Head

  November 11, 2009

  Area Democrats expressed confidence Sunday a representative of their party can reclaim the governor's mansion for the first time in more than a ... Read More

• Democrats Set Sights on Lowcountry

  October 29, 2009

  Charleston, SC- While Columbia has traditionally been the hub of South Carolina politics, Democrats are expanding their territory to another major ... Read More

• SC Dems: Republicans Dropped Ball on Helping Unemployed

  October 16, 2009

  Columbia, SC- South Carolina Democrats spoke out today in response to news that thousands of unemployed South Carolinians will not receive five ... Read More

• Dems for governor stump in Summerville

  October 14, 2009

  The five Democrats running for governor were at the same event in Summerville Oct. 10, marking the first time they have appeared together in the ... Read More

• SC Dems Respond to DeMint Video Campaign Announcement

  October 12, 2009

  Columbia, SC- South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler released the following statement today in response to U.S. Senator Jim DeMint's ... Read More

• Democrats to challenge for DeMint's Senate seat

  October 6, 2009

  Republican Sen. Jim DeMint has more than $2.5 million in his re-election bank account, but that's not stopping Democrats from lining up to ... Read More

• Dems call for Sanford to resign

  October 6, 2009

  South Carolina House Democrats have joined their Republican colleagues in asking embattled Gov. Mark Sanford to resign. Read More

• SC Dems Respond to DeMint Honduras Trip

  October 2, 2009

  Columbia, SC - South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler released the following statement today in response to U.S. Senator Jim DeMint's ... Read More

• SC Dems Respond to McMaster's Questionable Campaign Donations

  September 25, 2009

  Columbia, SC- South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler released the following statement today in response to reports that state Attorney ... Read More

• In Prosperity, Dems stump for top job

  September 24, 2009

  PROSPERITY -- It took just 30 seconds on Wednesday for the Democrats to go where no Republican would: Gov. Mark Sanford's affair. Five of the ... Read More

• SC Dems: Tonight's GOP Debate Will Only Show More of the Same

  September 22, 2009

  Columbia, SC- South Carolina Democratic Party Carol Fowler released the following statement today about tonight's planned Republican Party ... Read More

• Proud Democrats Meet to Honor Carnell/Drummond

  September 21, 2009

  Thursday night's 2nd annual Carnell/Drummond dinner at American Legion Post 20 provided Greenwood County Democrats the chance to honor two ... Read More

• Obama is solid example of how to be successful

  September 21, 2009

  President Barack Obama's health care speech has gotten all the focus, not only because of the pressing nature of the issue but because of the ... Read More

• State Dems gear up to challenge GOP

  September 16, 2009

  Republicans now hold all but one of the constitutional offices in this state and even some of the fiercest Democratic partisans acknowledge that ... Read More

• Health care reform must pass now

  September 16, 2009

  Like many average, everyday Americans, I'm beginning to feel overwhelmed and slightly aggravated with the myriad of discussions about health care ... Read More

• SCDP Chair: Sanford Shouldn't Compare Himself to Others

  August 27, 2009

  Columbia, SC- South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler released the following statement today in response to Governor Mark Sanford's ... Read More

• A Tribute To Senator Ted Kennedy

  August 26, 2009

  The American people will miss Senator Ted Kennedy. Below is a reminder of what a great man he was. You can go to www.tedkennedy.org to leave ... Read More

• SC Dem Chair Responds to Bauer

  August 25, 2009

  Columbia, SC- South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler released the following today in response to Lt. Governor Andre' Bauer's call for ... Read More

• Latest Sanford Refusal Not Surprising

  August 25, 2009

  Columbia, SC- South Carolina Democratic Party Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler released the following statement today in response to Governor ... Read More

• SC Dems Respond to AP Investigation of Sanford

  August 24, 2009

  Columbia, SC- South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler released the following statement today in response to an Associated Press ... Read More

• McMaster Blames Wrong Guy for SC Unemployment

  August 24, 2009

  Columbia, SC- South Carolina Democrats spoke out today about SC Attorney General Henry McMaster's misplaced blame for South Carolina's high ... Read More

• Calhoun Democrats rally Party faithful during meet-and-greet

  August 20, 2009

  The Calhoun County Democratic Party invited members of the community to meet and talk with candidates who are running for election to state, ... Read More

• Sanford: End of career in sight

  August 20, 2009

  COLUMBIA -- Gov. Mark Sanford said Wednesday that his political career will end when his term expires in 1 1/2 years. Read More

• Democratic gubernatorial primary heats up with Drake, Rex in race

  August 20, 2009

  The Democratic Party primary for nomination to run for governor, until recently a race of two, is looking more like a contest with the entry of ... Read More

• Health Insurance Reform - Know the Facts!

  August 13, 2009

  During this month town hall meetings are occurring across South Carolina and the United States to engage citizens on the topic of real health ... Read More

• Fowler calls McMaster's plan for Sanford probe a 'farce'

  August 13, 2009

  Following is a statement by Carol Fowler, Chair of the SC Democratic Party, in response to Attorney General McMaster's call for an investigation ... Read More

• SC Dems: McMaster Owes State Sanford Explanation and Investigation

  August 10, 2009

  Columbia, SC - South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler released the following statement today in response to recent media reports that ... Read More

• Sanford returns to growing jobless lines

  August 6, 2009

  Columbia, S.C. - South Carolina's unemployment rate surpassed 12 percent in June-- its highest level since the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ... Read More

• DeMint's base vote against Sotomayor

  August 6, 2009

  Columbia, S.C. - The U.S. Senate today confirmed Judge Sonia Sotomayor for United State Supreme Court, despite U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint's opposing ... Read More

• SC Dems: Sanford's Home but Will He Go to Work?

  August 5, 2009

  Columbia, SC Governor Mark Sanford will return to South Carolina today after a two-week European vacation and two months of more time off the job ... Read More

• DNC Launches Web Ad Highlighting GOP Mob Rule

  August 5, 2009

  Washington -- The Democratic National Committee today released a new web ad "Enough of the Mob" highlighting the angry mobs of a small number of ... Read More

• Fowler vows 'D-Day for DeMint'

  July 28, 2009

  Carol Fowler, chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party, today responded to comments made Monday night by Edwin J. Feulner, president of the ... Read More

• SC Dem Chair Responds to Sanford Column

  July 20, 2009

  Columbia, SC- South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler released the following statement today in response to Governor Mark Sanford's ... Read More

• SC Dems: Sanford Travel Style Shows GOP Hypocrisy

  July 17, 2009

  South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler issued the following statement today in response to a recent analysis of Governor Mark ... Read More

• SC Dems Outraged By Sanford Second Summer Vacation

  July 16, 2009

  Columbia, SC- South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler released the following statement today in response to Governor Mark Sanford ... Read More

• Gov. Mark Sanford's planned trip criticized by Democrats

  July 16, 2009

  COLUMBIA - Gov. Mark Sanford prepared to leave the state Wednesday for a personal trip with his wife while Democrats criticized him for taking too ... Read More

• SC Dem Chair: "Sanford Affair Has Cost State Jobs In The Future"

  July 14, 2009

  South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler issued the following statement today in response to recent reports that Governor Mark Sanford ... Read More

• SC Dems say GOP vote gives Sanford cover

  July 7, 2009

  COLUMBIA - South Carolina Democratic leaders criticized a state GOP vote to publicly reprimand Gov. Mark Sanford rather than ask him to resign, ... Read More

• Carol Fowler: Gov. Sanford should be investigated

  July 7, 2009

  Sex, lies and politics. South Carolinians recently received a full course meal using this recipe for disaster from Gov. Mark Sanford. For more ... Read More

• SCDP Chair Responds to Sanford South American Trip

  June 24, 2009

  Columbia, SC- South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler released the following statement today in response to recent developments in ... Read More

• SCDP Chair Responds to Sanford Admission

  June 24, 2009

  Columbia, SC- South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler issued the following statement today in response to Governor Mark Sanford's ... Read More

• Has the state GOP been 'sold'?

  June 19, 2009

  During his two terms, Republican Gov. Mark Sanford has been, at best, indifferent to South Carolina's public schools. At times, he has appeared ... Read More

• How online racist jokes hurt S.C. GOP

  June 19, 2009

  State Republican leaders said they do not think online racist jokes by party activists will have a long-term impact on the party's ability to ... Read More

• Democratic underdogs hungry for 2010

  June 8, 2009

  One year from now, S.C. Democrats will hold a referendum on Gov. Mark Sanford and lay the sluggish economy and high unemployment rate at his feet, ... Read More

• Republicans killed cigarette-tax hike

  June 5, 2009

  It really is difficult to believe that The Post and Courier could get something so wrong. I'm referring to the May 27 editorial titled ... Read More

• Sheheen: We deserve better

  June 1, 2009

  Our South Carolina ship of state is adrift. Progress desperately needs to be made on economic development, public education, government ... Read More

• South Carolina Gov. Sanford Sues To Block $350 Million In Stimulus Money

  May 26, 2009

  South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has filed a lawsuit in response to votes from the state legislature on a budget that seeks to force him to accept ... Read More

• Sen. Ralph Anderson: Using stimulus money right for our state

  May 14, 2009

  Often in politics, we as public officials share the same goals but pursue different methods to achieve them. In those instances, our paths can put ... Read More

• State Dem Chair Applauds President Obama's New Proposals to Help SC'sUnemployed

  May 8, 2009

  Columbia, SC - Today, President Obama announced new proposals that will help more unemployed workers attend community college and allow workers to ... Read More

• President Obama Has Earned Pat on Back for First 100

  May 4, 2009

  On Tuesday, November 4, 2008, thousands of South Carolina Democrats, Independents and frustrated Republicans stood up and rejoiced as Barack Obama ... Read More

• For S.C. Democrats, future begins 'now'

  April 30, 2009

  The state's Democrats are poised to re-elect Carol Fowler of Columbia to a second term as state chairman today. She and her husband, Don ... Read More

• Taking the fight to the streets

  March 31, 2009

  South Carolina's stimulus fight - first between Republican Gov. Mark Sanford and the White House and subsequently between Sanford and some members ... Read More

• WHS grad becomes state's youngest party leader

  March 23, 2009

  Georgetown County now has the youngest Democratic Party chairwoman in the state. Hannah Cromley, 28, a recent law school graduate and a ... Read More

• Sanford, Obama becoming pen pals

  March 20, 2009

  Mark Sanford was unfazed by the president's rejection letter. On Tuesday, South Carolina's Republican governor wrote back to President Barack ... Read More

• Democrats call Sanford's stimulus actions 'political posturing'

  March 20, 2009

  S.C. Democrats blasted Gov. Mark Sanford's stimulus actions as posturing with an eye toward a White House run, and they implored him today to ... Read More

• Democrats launch TV attack on Sanford over stimulus

  March 16, 2009

  WASHINGTON — The national Democratic Party will launch a TV ad next week criticizing Gov. Mark Sanford for rejecting $700 million in economic ... Read More

• Spencer gets nod for Democrats in race for State House seat

  March 11, 2009

  GAFFNEY - Republican Steve Moss received the most votes in Tuesday's primary election, but not enough to get the party's nomination for next ... Read More

• Dems: Budget would pose big burdens

  February 25, 2009

  Democrats ripped the state budget under consideration by the S.C. House on Tuesday. The plan, proposed by the Republican House majority, ... Read More

• Clyburn gets schools in stimulus

  February 16, 2009

  WASHINGTON — The $787 billion economic-stimulus recovery plan pushed by President Barack Obama and moving toward final passage in the Senate ... Read More