In case you missed it, check out this NY Times profile of South Carolina’s four new Republican Congressmen – three of which were previously endorsed and supported by SC Club for Growth:
WASHINGTON — Even by the standards of Capitol Hill, where the bonds of friendship form quickly and endure, the four Republican freshmen from South Carolina stand out.
They eat most dinners together (their newest find is Thai) and play basketball, poorly, in the House gym between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. They can be seen walking out of the Capitol into the afternoon sun, just to chat about family.
And they were together late Friday night, when they shared a prayer before going to the House floor to vote with a mere 24 other Republicans against a spending deal hatched by Democrats and Speaker John A. Boehner to keep the government running.
“We come from a state that is prepared to go at a quicker pace with respect to cutting and reshaping and resizing government,” said Representative Trey Gowdy of the South Carolina delegation, a former prosecutor.
The new lawmakers — Mr. Gowdy and Representatives Jeff Duncan, Mick Mulvaney and Tim Scott — are making their own mark, both within their freshman caucus, where they are well liked and respected (Mr. Scott is on the freshman leadership team), and among House leaders.
Read the Full Article at NYTimes.com
SC Club for Growth Releases 2009-2010 Legislative Scorecards, names 23 “Taxpayer Heroes” and 102 “Taxpayer Nightmares”
Columbia, SC – SC Club for Growth today released its 2009-2010 Legislative Scorecards, awarding its “Taxpayer Hero” award to sixteen representatives and seven senators who earned top grades in their respective chambers. “Taxpayer Hero” awardees include now-Governor Nikki Haley and now-freshmen Congressmen Jeff Duncan, Mick Mulvaney, and Tim Scott.
Legislators’ ratings (view scorecards here) were based on critical economic and good government votes in the South Carolina House and Senate. The scorecards are publicized to the media, SC Club for Growth members, and South Carolina voters. Additionally, the scorecards serve as the basis for SC Club for Growth PAC endorsements. In the past two election cycles, SC Club for Growth PAC has a 75% win record and its members have contributed nearly $1 million to reform-minded candidates.
Club Chairman Bauer Vaughters commented, “SC Club for Growth’s scorecards are the true measure of where legislators stand on spending, good government, and reform. In the past it has been too easy for public officials to say one thing to people back home while voting differently in Columbia – which is why we track important votes and spread the word about legislators’ real records.
“Voters have made it clear that they want fiscally conservative reforms in state government. With every Representative and Senator back up for election in less than 18 months, we are hopeful that a new legislative session will bring more than just lip service to the reforms our state desperately needs.”
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Dear Friends,
Tuesday was a historic day for pro-growth fiscal conservatives. Across our state, voters made it clear that they are tired of out of control spending, bailouts and no reform. The result? With your and SC Club for Growth PAC’s help, Club-endorsed candidates from all walks of life won critical victories. Here are some SC Club-related facts and figures from the now-complete 2010 election cycle:
- Candidates endorsed by SC Club for Growth PAC won a staggering 26 of their 30 elections.
- Our PAC raised over $350,000 that went directly to candidates. Many of those dollars were invested at critical junctures and in some cases probably made the difference between winning and losing.
- Club-endorsed reformers Nikki Haley, Curtis Loftis and Richard Eckstrom now hold a majority of seats on the powerful state Budget and Control Board. With their majority, they plan to revamp how and why our state spends your tax dollars.
- Governor-elect Haley was consistently the highest scorer on the Club’s “Legislative Scorecards” over the past few years. Her work to reform state government will continue as governor.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Matt Moore
803-454-1134
October 28, 2010
Columbia, SC – South Carolina Club for Growth PAC today announced its final four endorsements in advance of the November 2 general elections.
“While they are unopposed next Tuesday, our members appreciate these candidates’ commitments to protecting taxpayer dollars and look forward to their leadership next year,” said SC Club for Growth PAC executive director Matt Moore.
Click on each name to learn more about the candidate:
Curtis Loftis for State Treasurer
Thad Viers for House 68
Nathan Ballentine for House 71
Andy Patrick for House 123
Click here to see other 2010 general election candidates endorsed by SC Club for Growth PAC.
