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American Party Formed to Give Voters More Options in South Carolina
American Party Formed to Give Voters More Options in South Carolina
A new party is forming in South Carolina to give voters an alternative option at the ballot box as voters continue to express frustration over the hyper-partisanship in Washington.From The State:"COLU ...
15 Oct, 2013
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Can racism in America be cracked?
Can racism in America be cracked?
A quick glimpse through the Drudge Report the other night brought up quite a few articles focused on racial issues. While I know that Matt Drudge lives for controversy, I still had to wonder whet ...
29 Aug, 2013
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Rand Paul Fundraising Numbers Reach Nearly $2 Million
Rand Paul Fundraising Numbers Reach Nearly $2 Million
(Credit: Gage Skidmore)With over two years before any candidates begin announcing for the presidency, Kentucky US Senator Rand Paul is making the fundraising rounds and retrieving a sizable sum.To to ...
27 Aug, 2013
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Independents Are Growing in Number and Stature
Independents Are Growing in Number and Stature
I read an article in the NY Times last week that surprised me.  It started out as a scathing, if somewhat predictable, exposé of the consequences of unfettered Republican rule in North Carolina a ...
27 Aug, 2013
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Democratic Faction Seeks to Close Hawaii Primary Elections
Democratic Faction Seeks to Close Hawaii Primary Elections
For the past six years, a faction within the Democratic Party of Hawaii has been angling to close the primaries to independent voters. Senator Daniel Inouye strongly argued against such a move, and hi ...
17 Jul, 2013
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Can States Nullify The Affordable Care Act?
Can States Nullify The Affordable Care Act?
President Obama signs healthcare reform in 2010 // Credit: Reid.senate.govCan a state unilaterally suspend the operation of ObamaCare within its borders? Of course not. That measure would violate the ...
01 Jul, 2013
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The Facts versus the Myths about Our Flag, and how they relate to commerce and politics
The Facts versus the Myths about Our Flag, and how they relate to commerce and politics
Friday, June 14th 2013 was flag day, a day which tends to go uncelebrated, and about which most people know very little.This post will be a brief detour from my continuing series on the different face ...
19 Jun, 2013
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South Carolina Republicans Withdraw From Open Primary Lawsuit
South Carolina Republicans Withdraw From Open Primary Lawsuit
South Carolina's open primary electoral system (not to be confused with the nonpartisan top-two primary in California and Washington) is looking much safer following the withdrawal of the State Republ ...
14 Jun, 2013
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We Fear What We Don't Know
We Fear What We Don't Know
Illinois, New Mexico, and South Carolina have yet to release their annual financial reports of the fiscal year ending last June. These late financial statements create a lack of transparency whic ...
11 Jun, 2013
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Conservatives Divided on How Fair the Marketplace Fairness Act Really Is
Conservatives Divided on How Fair the Marketplace Fairness Act Really Is
Credit: http://moopz.com/Last week, the Senate overwhelmingly voted to pass the "Marketplace Fairness Act," better known as the Internet sales tax,  69-27. Framed as a move toward "leveling the ...
14 May, 2013
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