Women In Politics
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A group that works to get more women elected in South Carolina has launched an online course about how to run a campaign.
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Primary week forum focuses on polarized politics
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A forum scheduled for the College of Charleston is focusing on polarization in this year's presidential election.
Republicans point toward 1st of 2 SC debates
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The Republican presidential contenders are campaigning their way into the first of two debates before a decisive weekend vote in South Carolina.
SC Democrats 'welcome' Romney, GOP primary contest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top Democrats say jobs are the biggest issue for South Carolina voters and White House GOP front-runner Mitt Romney has it wrong.
SC GOP's primary funding dodge irks Republicans
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some leading South Carolina Republicans are irked after the state GOP backed out of paying for most of the first-in-the-South presidential primary.
SC Democrats plan lawsuit over US House plans
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Dick Harpootlian says a lawsuit will be filed within two weeks over the U.S. House district plans the Justice Department says it won't challenge.
SC Democrats Plan Lawsuit over US House Plans
South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Dick Harpootlian says a lawsuit will be filed within two weeks over the U.S. House district plans the Justice Department says it won't challenge.
First of 4 SC seminars on women in politics on tap
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A forum is being held in the Lowcountry for women interested in getting involved in politics as a candidate, a campaign worker or a political advocate.
SC Republicans attack Obama's $1.5 trillion tax
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republican congressmen are criticizing President Obama's proposal for $1.5 trillion in new taxes to help ease the federal deficit.
Ex-SC Gov Sanford says politics not his aim now
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says politics are not in his plans but he says you never say never in life.
SC debt rating would stir more politics than cost
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The threat of a downgrade of South Carolina's credit rating may not cost taxpayers much, but it's sure to stir a lot of talk about politics.
SC Group Pushing for Women in Politics
(AP) _ A group trying to narrow South Carolina's political gender gap wants to help the next governor put more women on boards and in charge of state agencies. The nonpartisan Southeastern Institute for Women in Politics is seeking…
Jenny Sanford Encourages Women To Enter SC Politics
She may be in the midst of a divorce, but that's not stopping first lady Jenny Sanford from sounding off on politics in our state. Speaking at a GOP luncheon in Charleston Thursday, the first lady told an audience of…
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