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Mullins McLeod Unveils Detailed Jobs Plan November 19, 2009 Key Features – Tax Cuts, Small Business Assistance and Ending the Confederate Flag Debate Columbia, SC -- Democratic Candidate for Governor Mullins McLeod today unveiled a detailed plan to create jobs in South Carolina through a combination of tax cuts, small business assistance and renewed focus on recruiting and creating green jobs. His plan also calls for sending a clear signal to the world that South Carolina is ready to compete in the 21st Century economy by finally ending the Confederate Flag debate. “My plan provides middle-class tax relief, it expands opportunities to help small businesses grow, it prepares South Carolina for the green economy, and it lays out a plan to change the culture of Columbia by outlawing special-interest money and implementing groundbreaking lobbying reform. The career politicians keep recycling the same old talking points when it comes to job creation, I have a real plan that will get South Carolinians working again,” said McLeod.
McLeod Pledges to Veto a Public Option Opt-out and Challenges Primary Opponents to As momentum for health care reform continues to build in the United States Congress, many observers are predicting that reform will include a public option, which would give citizens a choice to purchase guaranteed health insurance at a reasonable price.
McLeod Challenges Gubernatorial Candidates to Follow His Lead & Pledge Not to Run Following yesterday's investigative report by The State, which revealed that Governor Mark Sanford spent significantly less time performing his duties as Governor when his attention changed to running for higher office, Democrat Mullins McLeod today challenged his fellow candidates for the state's top office to follow his lead and pledge to forgo any run for higher office.
Next Week's Special Session Reinforces the Need For Real Change in SC Once again, South Carolina's dysfunctional government has failed to serve the people of this state. Because state leaders failed to follow simple instructions, the General Assembly will return next week in special session - all on the taxpayers' dime - to ensure that thousands of out of work victims of the recession don't lose their unemployment compensation.
Gubernatorial candidate McLeod speaks on Grand Strand Mullins McLeod, one of six Democrats vying for their party's nod for the governor's race next year, spoke to the Beach Dems Friday at Akel's pancake house, highlighting his views on health care, education and fixing the state's unemployment issues.
McLeod Campaign Takes in Over $210,000 during 3rd Quarter Today, the Mullins McLeod for Governor Campaign announced that they had raised over $210,000 in the 3rd financial quarter, and will report $ 318,689.94 cash on hand.
McLeod: South Carolina Needs Our Own 'Rural Rescue Plan' To Create Jobs Over the last few weeks, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Mullins McLeod has released an idea-of-the-week for job creation in South Carolina. South Carolina has been mired in record unemployment for years and McLeod has vowed to make job creation the central focus of his administration.
In Prosperity, Dems stump for top job It took just 30 seconds on Wednesday for the Democrats to go where no Republican would: Gov. Mark Sanford's affair.
Democrat SC gov hopefuls speak at stump meeting Democrats hoping to become the next governor made jokes about Gov. Mark Sanford's affair in what turned into their first informal debate in the race for their party's 2010 nomination.
Mullins McLeod WLTX Interview Watch Mullins McLeod talk about his candidacy for Governor on WLTX in Columbia.
McLeod: South Carolina Must Prepare For the New Economy Over the last couple of weeks, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Mullins McLeod has released an idea a week for job creation in South Carolina. South Carolina has been mired in record unemployment for years and McLeod has vowed to make job creation the central focus of his administration.
Mullins McLeod Inspires Progressive Democrats Mullins McLeod inspired the crowd at the Northeast Democrats' September Breakfast this morning. He's running a progressive campaign, and he's running to win.
McLeod Proposes New Lobbying Regulations Gubernatorial candidate Mullins McLeod is proposing several tough new lobbying reforms "...designed to end the powerful reign that registered lobbyists have enjoyed over South Carolina government."
McLeod Urges SC Congressional Delegation Members to End the Rhetoric and With August recess for the United States Congress winding down, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Mullins McLeod today called on South Carolina's Congressional Delegation members to stop engaging in useless rhetoric and reform the nation's health insurance system.
WISTV.com - August 21, 2009 Governor Mark Sanford took dozens of flights on private planes and didn't report them as donations, which an Associated Press report suggests may violate state law.
McLeod petition urges Sanford's resignation-Sign Petition Democratic gubernatorial contender Mullins McLeod has begun a petition demanding Gov. Mark Sanford resign from office.
Gov. Mark Sanford missed jobs meetings, e-mails show Gov. Mark Sanford didn't attend a Greenville dinner meeting last month with a company interested in a “significant” expansion in Greenville County because of the governor's trip to Argentina to see his lover, according to staff e-mails and the chairman of the Greenville County Council.
Democrat gov hopeful McLeod raises nearly $169,000 A South Carolina lawyer says he's raised $168,845 in his bid to win the Democratic Party's nomination for governor. The campaign of Mullins McLeod on Thursday said that came in a little over five weeks of fundraising during the quarter that ended June 30.
McLeod Raises Over $165,000 for SC Governor's Race Friday is the deadline for candidates to file their quarterly fundraising reports, and the numbers are beginning to trickle in across the state. First out of the gate among the S.C. Democratic gubernatorial candidates is newcomer Mullins McLeod, who is reporting that his campaign raised $165,345 in just over five weeks.
SC Gov. Sanford's stimulus fight brings ETV cash South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's started the year wanting to cut $724,000 from the budget of South Carolina's public television station. Instead, the governor's battle with state lawmakers over accepting $700 million in federal stimulus cash brought national cable and network news attention - and $45,000 to ETV for use of its studio facilities and satellite time.
McLeod Calls for Fundamental Change in SC Today, Governor Mark Sanford vetoed millions of dollars in stimulus funding meant for public school teachers and law enforcement. In response, Democratic candidate for Governor Mullins McLeod called for an end to politics as usual in South Carolina.
McLeod Urges Sanford To Focus On His Current Job Today, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Mullins McLeod reacted to a news story by Politico.com reporting that South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford will be the special guest for a dinner tonight in Virginia hosted by Republican fundraiser and former Nixon aide Fred Malek.
McLeod wants early voting in SC Charleston attorney and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mullins McLeod said he will make early voting and easier access to polls a campaign issue.
McLeod Makes “Putting People First, for a Change” Pledge Pledges No PAC Money, No Future Run for Office and Lobbying Ban – Mullins McLeod, Democratic candidate for South Carolina Governor, today pledged to take a series of steps that will remove politics-as-usual from the governor’s office, and help the new administration focus on its core mission of creating jobs and improving schools.
Dem faithful hear possible candidates Democrats dove into the 2010 political season Friday by introducing the party's loyalists to three potential gubernatorial candidates: Charleston lawyer Mullins McLeod, House Minority Leader Harry Ott of St. Matthews and Sen. Vincent Sheheen of Camden.
The Post and Courier - April 23, 2009 Charleston lawyer Mullins McLeod announced Wednesday he is running for governor next year because he wants to create jobs and unlock the potential of the state's voters.
The State - April 15, 2009 South Carolina has never impeached a governor. So the “Impeach Sanford” signs springing up across our state probably aren’t a serious request to invoke Article XV of the South Carolina Constitution. |
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