Sen. Luke Rankin’s pro-abortion record Talbert Black, June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 Senator Luke Rankin is the #1 opponent of unborn babies’ right to life in the Senate. Not only has he consistently failed to support pro-life legislation, he has also opposed the defunding of Planned Parenthood in the state budget. As the Senate Judiciary Chairman, he is also singlehandedly responsible for… Continue Reading
Action Alerts End the catbird’s seat Talbert Black, December 11, 2012 “I’m in the catbird’s seat!” That’s what former Senator Jake Knotts said when he single-handedly stopped a bill last year. It was the bill that would have put every challenger that was kicked off the ballot, including his challenger, Katrina Shealy, back on the ballot. But he didn’t want Katrina… Continue Reading
2012 Palmetto Liberty Score Cards Talbert Black, October 16, 2012October 16, 2012 Palmetto Liberty PAC just released the 2012 South Carolina House and Senate score cards! You can see them at http://www.palmettoliberty.com/voting-records. Palmetto Liberty is working to make South Carolina the most free state in the nation. What does it mean to be the most free state in the nation? It means… Continue Reading
Endorsements Voting advice – endorsements and such Talbert Black, June 10, 2012June 10, 2012 This isn’t as thorough as I’d like, but I had a grandson born Saturday… my first grandchild… so I was a bit distracted and wasn’t able to spend the time on this that I would have liked to. Here is some guidance for your decisions of who to vote for… Continue Reading
Action Alerts What will Larry Martin do? Talbert Black, May 25, 2012 South Carolina State Senator Larry Martin is in a position to make or break the Freedom of Information Act Sunshine bill, H3235. It is in his Judiciary Committee. He controls what is on the agenda and what is not. In fact, it was reported that when the subcommittee chair was… Continue Reading
Will Sunshine die of inaction in the SC Senate? Talbert Black, May 16, 2012 There are only two more weeks left before our state Legislature goes home for the year! If the South Carolina Senate doesn’t pass H3235, the Freedom of Information Act Sunshine bill, by then we’ll have to start all over again in January from square one! They will continue to legally… Continue Reading
Endorsements announced at Operation Lost Vote Presser Talbert Black, May 14, 2012 I haven’t had time to “pretty this up”, but for those who are interested in what was said at the Columbia Operation Lost Vote presser, here are my raw notes. Press Conference Corruption – The Center for Public Integrity gave South Carolina a grade of “F” in eight categories including:… Continue Reading
Solum Resigns From Lexington GOP to Fight Establishment Talbert Black, May 8, 2012May 8, 2012 Summer Solum announced her resignation as 1st Vice Chair of the Lexington GOP on Monday May 7th. I am resigning my position as 1st Vice Chair of the Lexington GOP, effective immediately, because I am angry and disgusted with the political maneuvering that has surrounded the recent SC Supreme Court… Continue Reading
Would you treat cancer with Tylenol only? Talbert Black, May 6, 2012 It’s not enough! It is like treating cancer with Tylenol®. Though it is a good start in the right direction, we can’t stop with S1512. More than 100 candidates who were challenging incumbents have been ruled ineligible by the South Carolina Supreme Court and have been kicked off the ballot…… Continue Reading
Candidates No Challengers Allowed Harry Kibler, May 5, 2012 The sound of cronyism and the good ole boy system was heard from Charleston to Pickens Counties Wednesday with the decision of the South Carolina Supreme Court. As described by The State newspaper, “Up to 100 candidates ordered off June Ballots. Decision sweeps away many challengers, but largely spares incumbents in… Continue Reading