The GOP primary contenders and their supporters plead their cases
Straight from the Elephant's Mouth
The Republican presidential primary stampede has arrived in the Palmetto State, bringing with it the requisite attack ads, combative rhetoric, and train of national media commentators.
Things could get ugly. They often do.
So to help you see beyond the horse-race politicking, we asked each candidate to write a direct appeal to you, the South Carolina voters. Some of them got back to us; others didn't (we're looking at you, Mitt). As a result, we've got a mix of letters straight from the horses' mouths and op-eds from the proverbial horses' proverbial bettors. Here they are.
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Jon Huntsman wants to flatten taxes and break up big banks
Trust Buster
by Jon Huntsman
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Rick Perry proposes to make Washington inconsequential
Tells Congress,"Get a Job!"
by Rick Perry
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Morals and economy are linked according to Rick Santorum
Family Man
by Rick Santorum
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Newt Gingrich calls for dutiful drilling while plugging porous borders
A Holey Crusade
by S.C. Rep. Peter McCoy
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Ron Paul's government guillotine
The Tax Man Cometh
by Jack Hunter
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Mitt Romney offers S.C. a pass on Obamacare
What the Frack?
by Gov. Nikki Haley
Who will get your vote in the Jan. 21 Republican primary?
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Chopsticks House
This is truly the tastiest Chinese food in recent memory. After 10 years living near… -drval
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Phuong Restaurant
Yes! -Paul Cheney
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Novel.
Designer Vintage Inspired Clothing....not that unclear! All seem to be beautiful from the photos provided....interesting… -leveta
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Cha Cha's Tequila Bar
Cha Cha's is a creeper. You can walk in to this lost strip mall joint… -Frugal Gourmet
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The Oyster Room
I live on Folly Beach, and as much as I enjoy the beach vibe and… -Atlantis0330
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School of the Arts tweet exposes Charleston County Schools' hypocrisy
When the Tweet Hits the Fan
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City Council considers requiring bar security to patrol sidewalks, parking lots
You Don’t Have to Go Home But You Can’t Stay Here
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New lofts in East Central could fill in the cracks of development
Hipster Haven
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Mr. Sanford goes (back) to Washington
A Very Special Election
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The problem with for-profit hospitals
Bad Medicine
