Survivor – South Carolina

Apparently sometime over the last few years, Survivor, hit the air in SC.  That and King George (isn’t he dead) has retaken the throne and rules in SC.  Well according to exiting House Pro Tem Doug Smith, it appears both are true.

In Sunday’s Herald Journal article, Doug Smith claims the elected seat is the incumbents to hold come come hell or high water, “you (county chairman), ought to give them (incumbents) protection.”

Understand that he his referring to Ralph Davenport and Bob Walker.  I don’t know of anything personally concerning Walker’s affairs, but Mr. Davenport hung himself after his second attempt to over run Spartanburg County School District 2 (School District Consolidation and attempting to take property from the district in 2006).

This appears to be a common theme in politics as well, at least it exists on both sides of the aisle.  When speaking with a younger Reese concerning his fathers re-election campaign against Mike Gardner, he quickly took up arms stating (paraphrased) “his father deserved that seat and that there shouldn’t be a race.”

The point is, every race should be contested.  The people should have a choice and if the incumbent deserves the immunity idol, he will win handly on election day.

By the way, somebody call up Jeff Probst and get Jim Ritchie and Glenn Reese an immunity idol before June 24th and November 4th elections.

DHEC Spokesman is Prepared to Announce Davenport & CVSC Allegations are False

Contact: Gary Coats
Phone: 864.641.5591
E-mail: gary@steveparker08.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 4th, 2008

Boiling Springs, SC – The Steve Parker Campaign(State House 37) has learned that DHEC has reviewed their documentation, the mailers sent by Ralph Davenport, and the Conservation Voters of South Carolina (CVSC) and is prepared to inform the media that their allegations attacking Steve Parker are false. More information as the various Media outlets break this story.

Media contact at DHEC : Thom Berry

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Eric Hayler Not Qualified to Run For House District 37

UPDATE: There are arguments that this is inaccurate. According to SCSEC, Beltram is correct in his findings.

Candidate’s qualifications for all offices, except SC Senate and SC House of Representatives, are determined at the time of the election and not at the time of filing or nomination. Qualifications for Senate and House are determined at the time of filing.

PRESS RELEASE:

SPARTANBURG- After extensive investigation, a challenge is being posted to the eligibility for Eric Hayler to be a candidate for HD#37. He filed last week with the Spartanburg Democratic Party. This was confirmed and reported by the Spartanburg Herald Journal.

The rule is very clear that a candidate for the State House MUST be a resident of the district at the TIME of FILING. Mr. Hayler actually resides at 402 Longspur Ct. in Duncan which is in District #34. Repeated calls by GOP officials to the Hayler residence (864-486-8883) confirmed that this address is the current Hayler residence. Although, the house is for sale by owner, the candidate resides in a location that is not within District #37. Several pictures were taken over several days to add evidence that this residence is fully occupied. The candidate’s auto is also pictured in the driveway of the home.

The Spartanburg County Republican Party asks that the Spartanburg Democratic Party to immediately “de-file” this individual as ineligible to be a candidate. This is not the first occasion that the Democrats have filed candidates that are ineligible. Liz Patterson contended in 2006 that it is not her responsibility to “police” the candidates that come forward.

As a result, the GOP has been forced to perform “due diligence” on the Democratic candidates. Other Democratic filed candidates are being reviewed for eligibility. Filing ends promptly at noon on Sunday 03/30/08. GOP officials will be at Democratic HQ at that time to assure that election law is properly executed.

For more information, please call Rick Beltram (864-590-7723)

Steve Parker To Officially Announce Campaign for SC House District 37

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 26, 2008
 
Steve Parker To Officially Announce Campaign for SC House District 37  
 
Boiling Springs, SC – After receiving hundreds of phone calls, several discussions with his family, and prayerful consideration, Steve has decided to honor the request of the people and announce his candidacy for South Carolina House District 37.  The event will be at 6:00pm Thursday March 27, 2008, at Chernagan’s Café, 3409 Boiling Springs Rd, Boiling Springs, SC 29316.
 
Steve will focus his campaign on:
     – Local government control
     – Job creation and growth
     – Improving South Carolinas infrastructure
 
After Steve’s announcement, dinner will be provided for those in attendance.  This event is free and open to the public.
 
Contact:  Gary Coats – Campaign Manager
Phone:    864.641.5591
E-mail:    gary.coats@gmail.com