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The Charleston Mercury Endorses Gresham Barrett for Governor
Excerpt From
The Charleston Mercury: “Endorsements, Part II”
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Our state needs a governor who is experienced but humble and not overly interested in attention from the press. The right candidate will seek to be supportive of the proper and limited roles of state [...]
Earlier this week, Gresham released a new radio advertisement outlining his plan to crackdown on illegal immigrants. Listen to it here!
Barrett Radio Ad: “Adhere”
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, the Barrett for Governor campaign launched its fourth television ad, entitled, “Adhere.” The ad highlights Gresham Barrett’s plan to combat illegal immigration by passing a common sense Arizona law, giving law enforcement the authority to deport illegal immigrants who are arrested, and enforcing employee verification to protect our jobs from illegal [...]
Dear Friend,
I just had to share this with you.
I was up in Fort Mill tonight for the York County GOP 2nd Amendment Rally and saw the best bumper sticker. You might have seen it before but just in case, here goes… it read, “You Keep the Change and I’ll Keep My Guns.”
You know, with [...]
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, the Barrett for Governor campaign launched its third television ad, entitled, “Empower.” The ad highlights key components of Barrett’s jobs plan; a strict spending cap on state government, loser pays frivolous lawsuit reform, nuclear energy expansion, natural gas exploration to create thousands of new jobs, and comprehensive tax reform to make [...]
With 28 days to go until election day, it is time to make a final push for Gresham Barrett! Now more than ever, we need your help. Across the state, our strong grassroots network will be running phone banks to spread Gresham’s positive message of putting South Carolina back to work. If [...]
Former Secretary of Energy Commends Barrett’s Support of Nuclear Power & Offshore Production
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Jim Edwards announced his endorsement of Gresham Barrett today. Edwards, a Republican institution in South Carolina, will host an event for Congressman Barrett at his home in Mt. Pleasant this evening.
In a prepared statement, Governor Edwards said, “Gresham [...]
SENECA, SC – Gresham Barrett scored a decisive victory in tonight’s Conservatives Taking Back America straw poll, finishing with nearly 50 percent of the vote. The vote was held after a debate among all four GOP candidates in Seneca, South Carolina.
“Conservatives are rallying around Gresham Barrett,” said Campaign Manager Luke Byars. “Gresham’s small [...]
COLUMBIA, SC – Gresham Barrett, Republican candidate for Governor, released the following statement regarding comments House Majority Whip James Clyburn made earlier this week indicating his opposition to offshore energy production in South Carolina:
“Representative Clyburn is playing on fear to push an anti-offshore energy agenda, and that’s wrong. Our nation’s continued dependence on foreign energy [...]
COLUMBIA, SC – Gresham Barrett, Republican candidate for Governor, today released the following statement regarding Governor Mark Sanford’s decision to not operate a new, high-risk health insurance pool for people ineligible for private coverage:
“Governor Sanford is to be commended, and I could not agree more with his decision. Our state cannot afford the massive price [...]
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, the Barrett for Governor campaign launched its second television ad, “Number One Job.” The ad highlights Barrett’s support for low taxes and his “Putting South Carolina Back to Work” jobs plan. The ad began airing last night and will run statewide. The script is provided below.
Script for “Number One Job” (TV: [...]
Gresham Barrett says his “Putting South Carolina Back to Work” tour is all about bringing more jobs to South Carolina, but the 49-year-old Republican candidate for governor is also concerned about education and strengthening the governor’s office.
He spoke to about a dozen people Wednesday afternoon at Logan’s Roadhouse.
Barrett wants to improve ports in Charleston, Georgetown and Jasper.
“One out of 10 jobs are related to ports,” Barrett said. “That’s a $40 billion impact on the economy.”
From day one, he said, the person in charge of the Commerce Department should be hired on a performance-based contract. Barrett added that he wants an incentive-driven sales force.
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. — Gresham Barrett stopped in Litchfield Tuesday on his Putting South Carolina Back to Work Tour, and described how he would like people to work as a team to solve South Carolina’s problems.
Barrett, who also stopped in Hilton Head, will be in Myrtle Beach on Wednesday.
He told the crowd of about 50 people that the answer to the state’s issues is “not in Washington.”
Posted by Greg Hambrick
on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 4:22 PM
With a crackdown on immigration in Arizona and talk of a fresh effort in Washington for federal reform, Congressman Gresham Barrett, a GOP gubernatorial candidate, talked with the Charleston City Paper on Tuesday after a tour of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in North [...]
South Carolina gubernatorial candidate U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett launched his “Putting South Carolina Back to Work” bus tour today, making a morning stop at T.W. Boons in Greenwood for a meet and greet.
Barrett spoke to a small group just before noon today, emphasizing the need for job creation in the state and sharing his visions for the future of South Carolina.
Following his visit in Greenwood, Barrett made a stop in McCormick before heading to the coast in what will be a week long, 17 stop tour.
For some time now, Republican gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett has made it clear that, if elected, he plans on doing whatever it takes to create jobs in South Carolina.
On Monday morning, the congressman took the next step in getting out that message: He got on the bus.
Barrett kicked off a four-day, statewide “Putting South Carolina Back to Work” bus tour Monday. The tour began in Anderson and included stops in Laurens, Greenwood and McCormick. The tour will continue today with stops in Hilton Head, Goose Creek and North Charleston.
Congressman Gresham Barrett is on tour, traveling from town to town in hopes that citizens will make him their next governor.
With 43 days left, Barrett embarked on the Barrett Bus Tour around the state, visiting four cities on Monday and keeping the audiences nodding their heads to his string of hit positions on key Republican topics.
Barrett describes his campaign in four words – and three of them were “jobs.”
“Jobs, jobs, jobs. It’s the top three issue in South Carolina,” Barrett said. “It’s what we’ve built our whole campaign around.”
Robert Hughes, our campaign field director, gave us this update from the bus tour…
What a day!
Coming off two resounding debate victories and a first place showing in Saturday night’s SCGOP Silver Elephant straw poll, today we hit the road to build on the growing momentum surrounding Gresham Barrett’s campaign for governor. Everywhere we went, [...]
U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett will tour the state starting Monday, making five stops to talk about his jobs plan. Barrett is one of four Republicans seeking the party’s nomination for governor when voters go to the polls June 8 to choose the Democratic and Republican nominees. He is running against Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer, Lexington [...]
South Carolina republicans picked their front-runner for governor Saturday night. The straw poll, held Saturday night at the GOP’s annual silver elephant dinner picked US Representative Gresham Barrett as their front runner with 37% of the unofficial poll. Attorney general Henry McMaster came in second with just over 34%. Nikki Haley, third place [...]
As the Putting SC Back to Work bus tour rolled through the Upstate this morning, Gresham called in to WLMA’s Anne Eller Show to share his vision for job creation in the Palmetto State. Gresham hit on comprehensive tax reform, job training and energy during his interview with Anne. Take just a few minutes to [...]
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Barrett emphasizes business experience
Congressman talks of need to support port, education
By Robert Behre
The Post and Courier
Monday, April 26, 2010
SUMMERVILLE — Republican gubernatorial hopeful Gresham Barrett arrives at a small business here on West Richardson Avenue to emphasize his own background working at his family furniture business in the Upstate.
He tells the [...]
COLUMBIA, SC – Gresham Barrett picked up a major victory tonight in the race for Governor claiming first place in the South Carolina Republican Straw Poll held at the annual Silver Elephant dinner.
“Gresham has captured the momentum heading in to the campaign’s most critical phase,” said Luke Byars, Barrett for Governor Campaign Manager. “I wish [...]
Gresham Barrett Had Resounding Debate Victories Two Nights In A Row At The Propeller Club’s Republican Debate And The Spartanburg County GOP Debate. Read What Gresham Had To Say:
Gresham Barrett Offered A Vision For Job Creation In South Carolina:
The State: Gresham “Stressed The State’s Need To Grow Its Economy And Create Jobs.” [...]
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The State: Between the lines: What the candidates had to say
April 24, 2010
What the candidates for governor had to say, and to which voting group they were speaking, during Friday night’s Republican gubernatorial debate.
Gresham Barrett
What he had to say: After an opening statement that assured voters of his faith, his belief in the right [...]
Next week, Gresham Barrett will embark on his “Putting South Carolina Back to Work” statewide bus tour. This is a great chance to come out and meet our next Governor, Gresham Barrett. All the events are free and open to the public so be sure to bring your friends and family. We hope to see [...]
U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett, R-S.C.-03 leads all gubernatorial candidates in the Powdersville Post’s online poll, taking 30 percent of the vote.
Coming in at close second is state Rep. Nikki Haley, who takes 25 percent of the vote. The poll includes all seven candidates, both Republicans and Democrats.
The leading Democrat in the Post’s online poll is state Sen. Vincent Sheheen, with 13 percent of the vote.
By Staff Reports
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 11:46 PM EDT
The Tea Party of the Lakelands announced Wednesday it has voted to endorse Gresham Barrett for governor.
The Tea Party of the Lakelands has representatives from Greenwood, Saluda, McCormick and Abbeville counties. As many as 250 grassroots members have gathered on various occasions to voice their concerns with [...]
COLUMBIA, SC –The Tea Party of the Lakelands announced today that at its last meeting in March the group’s all volunteer leadership team met and voted to endorse Gresham Barrett for Governor.
The Tea Party of the Lakelands has representatives from the counties of Greenwood, Saluda, McCormick, and Abbeville. As many as 250 grassroots members [...]
U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett, an Oconee Republican and candidate for governor, was the first candidate to launch a statewide TV ad, his campaign announced Tuesday.
The June 8 primary is roughly eight weeks away, and the four Republican candidates for governor have more than $4 million collectively to spend. TV ads are expected to become a [...]
Energy is a part of everything we do, whether we realize it or not. Washing clothes, taking a hot shower and simply watching your favorite baseball team on television all require energy. It is a pillar of our economy, a key component of commerce and essential to our daily lives.
We often take energy for granted – except when it gets expensive. Then we all feel the impact. As energy prices go up, the cost of doing business goes up and consumer activity falls accordingly, often dramatically. To make matters worse, our country is heavily reliant on unstable and oftentimes unfriendly foreign nations for our energy resources. Consequently, we are subject to their interests, not our own, which compromises both our economic and national security.
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, the Barrett for Governor campaign launched its first television ad, “Individual.” The ad highlights Gresham’s strong fiscal record, his efforts fighting Obama’s reckless spending, and his commitment to putting South Carolina back to work. The ad began airing last night and will run statewide. The script and viewing link are below.
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COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett’s gubernatorial campaign announced its Upstate county campaign chairs today. This strong group of business, community, and political leaders will head up the campaign’s grassroots operations in their respective counties.
“Gresham Barrett offers fresh ideas, in a time of need for South Carolina,” said
Doug Harper, Barrett for Governor Statewide Campaign [...]
The Augusta Chronicle: Barrett explains energy exploration plan in Aiken
http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2010-04-06/barrett-explains-energy-exploration-plan-aiken
By Julia Sellers
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
LANGLEY — Gubernatorial candidate Gresham Barrett made a campaign stop at Aiken Technical College on Tuesday to bring attention to his Palmetto Project.
Barrett, who represents the 3rd Congressional District, favors expanding nuclear energy to bring 12,400 jobs to South Carolina.
The Palmetto [...]
The Aiken Standard: Barrett reveals ‘Palmetto Project’ for energy
By Mike Gellatly
April 6, 2010
http://www.aikenstandard.com/Local/0406Gresham
South Carolina’s economic and energy future is dependent on offshore drilling and the rebirth of the nuclear power industry, according to U.S. Representative and gubernatorial candidate Gresham Barrett.
During a tour of South Carolina’s technical colleges, Barrett unveiled his “Palmetto Project,” a plan [...]
Source: http://www.southcarolinaradionetwork.com/2010/04/05/barrett-announces-energy-plan/
By William Christopher
April 5, 2010
Congressman Gresham Barrett, a Republican candidate for governor, made stops at various locations around the state Monday to discuss his energy plan. Barrett says South Carolina can become the nation’s new energy capital. He’s calling for energy exploration off the state’s coast and says he will do everything in his [...]
By Kristen Van Dyke of WPDE-TV
Monday, April 05, 2010 at 9:18 p.m.
Source: http://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=439735
Monday, U.S. Representative Gresham Barrett talked about ways to explore the potential energy resources off South Carolina’s coast days after President Obama reversed a ban on offshore drilling.
Barrett spoke to people at Plyler Park in Myrtle Beach about his plan, The Palmetto Project, [...]
On Monday, April 5th, Gresham unveiled his energy plan for South Carolina. Barrett’s plan, the Palmetto Energy Project, will bring thousands of new jobs to our state and move us towards energy independence. Watch WCSC-TV’s coverage of Barrett’s press conference in Charleston.
Barrett Proposes Energy Strategy for South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett, Republican candidate for Governor, today at campaign stops in Charleston and Myrtle Beach unveiled the “Palmetto Energy Project,” a plan which he says will create jobs in South Carolina and move the state towards energy independence. A copy of Barrett’s proposal [...]
Earlier today, Gresham sat down at WYFF-TV and discussed his vision for offshore energy production along South Carolina’s coast.
Dear Friend,
The core values of individualism and free enterprise that made America great are under attack in Washington today. The passage of Obamacare is only the latest act of defiance against the American people by the Obama-led democrats.
But what liberals like Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid don’t understand is there is an amendment [...]
Last Friday, Gresham joined Keven Cohen from WVOC and Judy Gatson of WIS to discuss the healthcare takeover at a townhall meeting. Listen to some of what Gresham had to say by clicking on the video below.
Recently, Gresham Barrett received the endorsement of the GOP Governor of Alabama Bob Riley. Now, the American Conservative Union is backing Barrett in his run to replace Mark Sanford for Governor of South Carolina.
In their support for Barrett, ACU chairman David Keene referred to Barrett’s, “unwavering commitment to the conservative conviction upon which our nation [...]
Dear Friend –
Big news this morning.
Gresham just scored another major endorsement.
Today, the country’s largest conservative grassroots organization, the American Conservative Union Political Action Committee, announced they’re backing Gresham in his bid to become South Carolina’s next governor.
Simply put, the ACU PAC is a leading authority when it comes to conservatism in America.
The American Conservative Union [...]
American Conservative Union PAC Urges Conservatives to Support Barrett
COLUMBIA, SC – The American Conservative Union Political Action Committee has endorsed Gresham Barrett for Governor of South Carolina.
ACU PAC Chairman David A. Keene said that, as a congressman, Gresham Barrett has shown an “unwavering commitment to the conservative conviction upon which our nation was founded.”
“Barrett’s lifetime [...]
COLUMBIA, SC – This afternoon, Gresham Barrett filed the necessary paperwork with the State Republican Party to seek its nomination for Governor of South Carolina. After filing, Barrett released the following statement:
“I am running for Governor to put South Carolina back to work. I’ll be the state’s number one salesman and, I won’t quit until [...]
COLUMBIA, SC – Gresham Barrett, Republican candidate for Governor, today released the following statement regarding the February unemployment figures for South Carolina announced this morning by the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
“Today’s unemployment figures underscore the fact that our next Governor must lead a two-pronged approach to job creation. We must simultaneously create a commerce-friendly climate [...]
Gresham Barrett talks with WTMA’s Rocky D about the Democrats’ healthcare takeover. March 22, 2010
Gresham Barrett spoke out against the Democrats’ government takeover of health care on WYFF News 4 last night. Take just a second to watch his interview below.
By Bristow Marchant
Gresham Barrett wants to streamline state government so that it works more efficiently and more effectively for the citizens of South Carolina. That’s what the third district congressman focused on during a stop at The Chronicle’s offices Monday in the run up to June’s Republican primary for governor.
Barrett said the state’s unemployment rate, [...]
U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett, R-Oconee, is bringing his gubernatorial campaign to the Midlands. Barrett has a meet-and-greet scheduled for Tuesday evening.
LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
WHO: Congressman Gresham Barrett
WHAT: Meet and Greet with Congressman Gresham Barrett
WHEN: 6:00 pm
WHERE: [...]
COLUMBIA — The S.C. Chamber of Commerce, the state’s largest broad-based business and industry trade association, has endorsed Republican Gresham Barrett and Democrat Vincent Sheheen in the 2010 race for governor.
With overwhelming support, exceeding a super majority vote, the South Carolina Chamber’s board of directors voted to endorse the two candidates on March 9. The [...]
Last week was a great one for our campaign. The big news of course was that Gresham gained the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce endorsement. With less than 90 days left in the race, momentum is on our side. Gresham’s vision for putting South Carolina back to work is catching fire all across the Palmetto [...]
COLUMBIA, SC – Gresham Barrett picked up a major endorsement from South Carolina’s leading business and industry organization earlier today. Barrett has built his campaign on an aggressive vision for job creation in the Palmetto State.
In a statement released to the media this morning announcing its endorsement of Gresham Barrett, [...]
By JOHN O’CONNOR
joconnor@thestate.com
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Republican U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett and Democratic state Sen. Vincent Sheheen in their respective bids for governor.
The Chamber is the state’s largest business-oriented advocacy group.
Barrett, the group said, “has a solid jobs plan and economic vision for the state” including maintaining South Carolina’s right-to-work labor [...]
Gresham was on the Fred Thompson Show earlier this week. Click below to listen to the interview.
By Rudolph Bell
An endorsement from Fred Thompson, the former senator, presidential candidate and actor, could help U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett with one of his biggest challenges in running for governor — lack of name recognition in some parts of the state.
Danielle Vinson, a professor of political science at Furman University, said the nod of approval [...]
By CHRIS TRAINOR
Published: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 11:33 PM EST
Republican gubernatorial candidate and Third District U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett made a campaign proposal Tuesday to expand an immigration and customs enforcement initiative that would equip local law enforcement with the training and authority to tackle illegal immigration in all South Carolina’s counties.
Barrett, who is [...]
COLUMBIA, SC – Pointing to South Carolina’s record high unemployment rate and looming budget crisis, Gresham Barrett, Republican candidate for Governor, today called for a crackdown on illegal immigration. Barrett, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives Immigration Caucus, will propose expanding an Immigration and Customs Enforcement initiative that provides local law enforcement with [...]
U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett, an Oconee County Republican running for governor, has won the endorsement of Fred Thompson, a former presidential candidate, U.S. senator from Tennessee and actor.
Thompson said in a prepared statement: “You just don’t get much more conservative than Gresham Barrett. He’s a freedom fighter who can get things done for South Carolina. [...]
COLUMBIA, SC – The Barrett for Governor campaign continues gain momentum with voters across South Carolina and national conservative leaders alike. This morning the campaign announced that Senator Fred Thompson, former presidential candidate and icon of the conservative movement, endorsed Gresham Barrett for Governor. Senator Thompson released the following statement regarding his endorsement:
“South Carolina is [...]
Our campaign manager, Luke Byars, just sent out this response to the latest negative attack from Nikki Haley.
Dear Friends,
South Carolina is facing record breaking unemployment. Over 270,000 of our fellow citizens are out of work. We are in the midst of the greatest
economic crisis since the Great Depression. Across our State people are
suffering.
Fortunately, Republican Gresham [...]
Upstate Republican is the Only Congressman in SC to Earn High Honor
COLUMBIA, SC – The National Taxpayer Union (NTU), a nonpartisan
grassroots organization of 362,000 members, today announced that Gresham Barrett is the only Congressman from South Carolina to have earned the group’s prestigious “Taxpayers’ Friend Award” for 2009. Barrett
received a 93% score from the NTU, [...]
COLUMBIA, SC – Since the race for Governor of South Carolina kicked off, Gresham Barrett has led the pack in fundraising, and today with little more than three months before the Primary, he became the first candidate to announce that he has assembled a full campaign staff – giving him an organizational advantage over the [...]
By PHIL SARATA, T&D Staff Writer
Saturday, February 20, 2010
One GOP gubernatorial hopeful says comprehensive tax reform and a restructuring of the Department of Commerce are needed to create jobs in the state.
U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett spoke to the Orangeburg County Republican Party Thursday night about his plan to put approximately 270,000 unemployed South Carolinians back [...]
Excerpt from The Sun News: The fight for the right
February 19, 2010
“When it comes to that interstate [I-73], every candidate for anything who comes to Myrtle Beach best be prepared to talk about it. Thus far, Barrett’s idea ranks among the best we’ve heard: As governor, he said, he would meet monthly with the state’s [...]
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Dear Friends –
One year ago today, President Barack Obama signed the $787 billion
stimulus boondoggle in to law.
Gresham Barrett, along with every other Republican in Congress, VOTED AGAINST the stimulus. An overwhelming majority of Americans opposed it. But, that didn’t stop Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Harry [...]
(A letter from Katherine Barrett Maxwell)
Dear Friend,
You may have no idea who I am.
And you’re definitely wondering why I’m writing. Well, hopefully I
can clear that up. I’m Gresham Barrett’s big sister and I’m writing
because his 49th birthday is coming up fast – this Sunday, February 14th
to be exact.
So naturally, I’m hoping you can help us [...]
COLUMBIA, SC – Congressman Gresham Barrett’s campaign for Governor announced today that three key business leaders in the Palmetto State have endorsed Barrett’s “Putting South Carolina Back to Work” plan. Bob Hughes, President of Hughes Development Corporation in Greenville, Rob Motley, Managing Partner of Insurance Office of America in Lexington, and David White, Executive Vice-President [...]
The Greenville News
State Needs Comprehensive Economic Plan
By Gresham Barrett
February 2, 2010
In 1998, John Elway led the Denver Broncos to his first Super Bowl win. Charlton Heston took the reins at the National Rifle Association, and Jesse “The Body” Ventura was elected Governor of Minnesota. And twelve years ago South Carolina was a regional economic powerhouse.
The [...]
By Rudolph Bell
STAFF WRITER
Greenville builder Doug Harper has been named one of four co-chairs for Congressman Gresham Barrett’s statewide gubernatorial campaign.
Harper, president of Harper Corp. and former chairman of the Upstate Alliance, the regional economic development organization, cited the jobs issue in a statement issued by the campaign.
“Gresham Barrett will aggressively promote innovative policies to [...]
Our campaign manager, Luke Byars, sent out the following update earlier today.
Dear Friends,
In campaigns we tend to measure days in terms of wins and losses. Well,
if last week is any indication, then Team Barrett is on a roll.
Let me hit on just a few of the highlights.
Early in the week, the Congressman rolled out his [...]
U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett announced its statewide campaign co-chairs, which include several veteran Republicans.
The campaign said the co-chairs will provide the Barrett campaign with guidance as it grows its on-the-ground operation.
Columbia businessman Peter Brown, James Island Republican activist Cindy Costa, Greenville construction executive Doug Harper and Maj. Gen. (Ret) James Livingston, of Mt. Pleasant, [...]
Impressive Business, Military, Civic and GOP Leaders From Across the State to Spearhead Campaign
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett’s gubernatorial campaign today unveiled its statewide campaign co-chairs. This core group of business, community and political leaders will provide guidance to the Barrett campaign as it continues to grow its grassroots organization throughout the Palmetto [...]
PAWLEYS ISLAND (WMBF) – With the primaries just months away, several candidates for South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford’s seat are making their way around the state.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Gresham Barrett made a stop at Applewood Pancake House in Pawleys Island on Saturday morning. While there, Barrett focused on his platform of job creation.
“Our first plan was [...]
The Charleston City Paper’s Greg Hambrick: “Barrett is right at home discussing his vision for growing business in South Carolina, including Charleston and its port. And it appears he’s got the energy to get GOP voters excited about it, too.” (Greg Hambrick, “GOP Debate First Look: Winners, Losers,” The Charleston City Paper, 1/29/2010)
Voting Under [...]
Barrett Called “Job Creation Governor”
COLUMBIA, SC – On the heels of a statewide tour promoting his vision for job creation, Gresham Barrett’s campaign for Governor announced today that three key business leaders in the Palmetto State have endorsed Barrett’s “Putting South Carolina Back to Work” plan. Sam Konduros, Chairman-Elect of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, [...]
Dr. Bob Taylor and State Rep. Wendy Nanney Back Barrett for Governor
COLUMBIA, SC – Congressman Gresham Barrett’s gubernatorial campaign today announced that Dr. Bob Taylor, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Bob Jones University, and State Representative Wendy Nanney have endorsed Gresham Barrett for Governor of South Carolina. They will serve on [...]
U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett, an Oconee Republican who is seeking the GOP nomination for governor, has formed a Faith & Family Coalition steering committee to advise him on issues such as abortion and same-sex marriage. Barrett
Sen. Kevin Bryant, R-Anderson, will serve as committee chair.
“Gresham Barrett fights for the rights of all – unborn and newborn, [...]
Gresham Barrett unveils jobs plan in Greenville
By Jenny Munro
Staff Writer
U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett, who is running for governor, unveiled his “Putting South Carolina Back to Work” jobs plan today in Greenville and elsewhere in the state.
The key elements include immediate retraining of workers to allow existing jobs to be filled, an overhaul of the state [...]
Upstate Republican Offers Comprehensive Strategy to Put South Carolina Back to Work
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett, Republican candidate for Governor, today at a series of stops in Greenville, North Charleston and West Columbia announced his jobs plan to put South Carolina back to work. Currently, South Carolina’s unemployment rate stands at a record [...]
Republican gubernatorial candidate Gresham Barrett will unveil a jobs plan in stops across the state Monday, including West Columbia, and Tuesday.
Barrett, like many of the candidates, has made job creation his top priority if elected. Barrett conducted a walking tour of state businesses last year to gather ideas.
Barrett’s West Columbia stop will be at Shealy [...]
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett, Republican candidate for Governor, today released the following statement regarding the news that South Carolina’s unemployment rate reached an all-time high of 12.6% last month:
“On Monday, I will release a plan for economic recovery in South Carolina that is rooted in time tested free market principles and stands [...]
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett’s gubernatorial
campaign today announced that Congressman Barrett will participate in the Aiken County Republican Party gubernatorial debate in Aiken on Monday, January 18th.
U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett gets a thumbs up in S.C. governor race
At The Citadel Republican Society’s annual Patriot Dinner a straw poll was held to see which Republican candidates for Governor and Lt. Gov. were favored by the group.
The Post and Courier reports that with a pitch on economic reform, infrastructure, and education, U.S. Rep. [...]
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett, Republican candidate for Governor, joined scores of pro-life activists in Columbia for the South Carolina Stand-up for Life Rally. Congressman Barrett issued the following statement after attending the rally:
“What we saw today was simply inspiring. South Carolinians from all walks of life united in one voice to [...]
Barrett, Scott win vote
GOP candidates attend Citadel dinner
By David MacDougall
The Post and Courier
Saturday, January 16, 2010
U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett and S.C. Rep. Tim Scott emerged as victors Friday in the year’s first straw poll among Republican primary candidates for governor and lieutenant governor.
Barrett and Scott were among the five candidates who spoke at The Citadel [...]
Yesterday, I got an email from Marco Rubio asking us to help out. This morning I got one from Nikki Haley asking the same. Then, I read an article in Politico about it. Tweets from as far away as Alaska. Blog posts in Boston. All imploring action, all united behind a common cause – elect [...]
COLUMBIA, SC – On the eve of South Carolina’s Stand-up for Life Rally, U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett’s gubernatorial campaign today unveiled its Faith & Family Coalition steering committee. The grassroots group is made up dedicated social conservative leaders from the pro-life and faith-based communities. State Senator Kevin Bryant (R-Anderson) will chair the committee.
“Gresham Barrett fights for the rights of all – unborn and newborn, young and old – all have a friend in Gresham Barrett,” said State Senator Kevin Bryant. “He is a man of character and principle, and nothing is more important to him than his family and his faith. With our state facing serious challenges we need a Governor who is grounded in the truth and who will humbly rely on God’s guidance to turnaround our economy, improve our schools and reform our government. I am excited to be a part of his campaign and honored to chair such a widely respected group of faith and family leaders.”
GRESHAM BARRETT SIGNS NO CLIMATE TAX PLEDGE
Upstate Republican is the First and Only Candidate for Governor of SC to Sign Pledge
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett, Republican candidate for Governor, today announced he has signed the Americans for Prosperity No Climate Tax Pledge. The pledge states, “I, Gresham Barrett, pledge to the taxpayers of [...]
The State: Barrett crosses $2 million in fundraising
U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett raised $379,764 putting him past $2 million raised for his bid to become South Carolina’s next governor.
The Republican Congressman from Oconee has led the money race so far. Barrett’s closest challenger in the money race so far has been S.C. Attorney General Henry [...]
Campaign Shows More than $1.5 Million Cash on Hand
COLUMBIA, SC – The Barrett for Governor Campaign today announced via twitter [@greshambarrett] that it has raised more than $2 Million in the race for Governor of South Carolina. According to a state financial report the campaign will file Sunday, Barrett raised more than $379,000 in the [...]
By Rudolph Bell | December 16, 2009
Greenville Mayor Knox White said Wednesday he thinks U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett would do a better job at economic development than the other Republican candidates for governor.
White cited the importance of job creation in endorsing Barrett, congressman for the Upstate’s 3rd Congressional District.
“We need a partner in economic development [...]
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett, a Republican candidate for Governor, released the following statement in response to the announcement that the Budget and Control Board has issued a 5% across the board cut to the state budget:
“Today’s vote by the Budget and Control Board for a 5% across the board cut to the [...]
COLUMBIA, SC – Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum joined U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett on the campaign trail in South Carolina this week. During the two-day tour, Senator Santorum announced his endorsement of the Upstate Republican for governor of South Carolina.
Santorum, a nationally-recognized leader in the conservative movement, said he believes the upcoming election for governor [...]
This good news just couldn’t wait until Monday.
According to a new poll out this morning from Rasmussen Reports, a nationally recognized and highly respected independent polling firm, Gresham Barrett is the strongest Republican candidate for Governor overall against the Democrats.
In general election matchups, Barrett outpaces Superintendent of Education Jim Rex and State Senator [...]
Anna Ready, Congressman Barrett’s scheduler, gives an update on the week ahead. We’re very excited to have former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum in South Carolina to stump with Congressman Barrett. For more information, please email anna@greshambarrett.com
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The State: Barrett hires campaign manager
U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett, has hired Luke Byars, a Spartanburg native, to head Barrett’s run for governor.
Byars has served as U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint’s state director and has run numerous S.C. campaigns including Dole/Kemp in 1996.
Nationally, Byars served as a deputry director for the Republican National Committee.
“There is no one [...]
Veteran Republican Political Operative to Take the Helm of Team Barrett
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett, candidate for Governor, today announced that longtime Palmetto State Republican political operative Luke Byars will serve as his campaign manager. Byars’ experience and well-respected reputation among grassroots activists and donors alike coupled with Barrett’s proven fundraising prowess and [...]
The Sun News
Lawmaker seeks to stop U.S. transfer
By Gresham Barrett
November 27, 2009
On Jan. 22, the day President Obama signed an executive order to close Gitmo, I vowed to “do everything I can to make certain that the terrorists held at Guantanamo Bay do not set foot on American soil.” As a father, husband and congressman, [...]
We’re excited to launch a new online feature. Each week, Anna Ready, Congressman Barrett’s scheduler, will bring you “Ready to Run,” a look ahead at the upcoming week’s campaign events. Let us know what you think!
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett, Republican candidate for Governor, today released the following statement regarding the state’s October unemployment figures announced this morning by the Employment Security Commission:
“Today’s numbers are staggering, disappointing and disheartening. We cannot allow ourselves to become overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of the situation and lose sight of the [...]
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett’s gubernatorial campaign announced Friday that Beth Summer-Strait and Bryan Shaver will serve as its Union County Co-Chairs.
The campaign stated that county co-chairs play a pivotal role in Barrett’s statewide grassroots efforts by spreading hiss conservative vision for job creation, organizing their respective communities, providing the campaign with valuable [...]
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett’s gubernatorial campaign today announced the Associated Builders & Contractors of the Carolinas has endorsed Gresham Barrett for Governor. The large grassroots organization of contractors, suppliers, and industry professionals is committed to protecting and enhancing the free enterprise system within the construction industry.
Doug Carlson, President and CEO of the [...]
November 14th, 2009
Rober Behre
Several members of South Carolina’s congressional delegation decried Friday’s announcement that five Guantanamo detainees will be tried through the military commission process and feared it could lead to the relocation of detainees to the Navy brig in Hanahan.
Attorney General Eric Holder said no decision had been made on where commission-bound detainees such [...]
November 13th, 2009
William Christopher
Senator Lindsey Graham says he has been asked by the White House to withhold comment about Friday’s Guantanamo Bay decision until he can meet face-to-face with the President after he returns from Asia. Graham says he will honor that request.
US Attorney General Eric Holder announced today that self-proclaimed September 11 mastermind Khalid [...]
November 14th, 2009
By James Rosen
WASHINGTON – Republican lawmakers Friday bitterly criticized President Barack Obama’s decision to try accused terrorists in the United States and warned against moving detainees to South Carolina.
But congressional aides said the accused mastermind of the October 2000 bombing of the USS Cole in Yemen, Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, could be detained and [...]
Take a few minutes to check out photos from Gresham’s latest visit to the Lowcountry.
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Today we honor the men and women who have worn the uniform of our nation’s Armed Services. Please take just a moment to watch this special Veterans Day video from Congressman Gresham Barrett.
After you’ve watched video, visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org and consider making a contribution of your time, talent or treasure to this amazing organization dedicated to [...]
Do South Carolinians want any of the terrorists imprisoned at the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, brought to this state for trial? There may be a few who have no objections. It’s likely, though, that most would rather leave them where they are.
If they are brought here, as it’s reported President Barack Obama is [...]
US House members Gresham Barrett and Henry Brown have come out against the proposed closing of Guantanamo Bay facility and the relocation of prisoners to a Navy brig in the Charleston area.
Barrett says the Obama Administration plans to transfer up to ten suspected terrorists to the brig. Low Country Congressman Henry Brown is an original [...]
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett’s gubernatorial campaign today announced that Jerry Strawbridge will serve as its Saluda County Campaign Chairman. County chairs play a pivotal role in Barrett’s statewide grassroots efforts by spreading Barrett’s conservative vision for job creation, organizing their respective communities, providing the campaign with valuable feedback, and keeping local supporters up-to-date on campaign news and events.
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett’s gubernatorial campaign today announced Beth Summer-Strait and Bryan Shaver will serve as its Union County Co-Chairs. County co-chairs play a pivotal role in Barrett’s statewide grassroots efforts by spreading Barrett’s conservative vision for job creation, organizing their respective communities, providing the campaign with valuable feedback, and keeping local supporters up-to-date on campaign news and events.
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett’s gubernatorial campaign today announced Ashby Rhame, Bob Reagan and Greg Thompson will serve as its Sumter County Co-Chairs. County co-chairs play a pivotal role in Barrett’s statewide grassroots efforts by spreading Barrett’s conservative vision for job creation, organizing their respective communities, providing the campaign with valuable feedback, and [...]
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett, Republican candidate for Governor, today asked his fellow candidates for Governor to join him in signing a letter to President Obama requesting that the Administration remove South Carolina from consideration as a possible location for housing terrorists transferred from Guantanamo Bay Cuba. Copies of this letter were emailed [...]
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett, Republican candidate for Governor, today released the following statement regarding Boeing’s decision to add an additional line for the production of its 787 Dreamliner to its North Charleston location:
“Today’s announcement from Boeing must mark the beginning of a new era of economic prosperity in our state. The [...]
BARRETT FOR GOVERNOR GEARING UP IN CHEROKEE COUNTY
Republican Congressman Names Joan Wheeler & Dr. Ron Barrett County Co-Chairs
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett, a Republican candidate for Governor, today announced Joan Wheeler and Dr. Ron Barrett will serve as his Cherokee County Co-Chairs, making his campaign the first to announce a grassroots organization in [...]
BARRETT ANNOUNCES LAURENS COUNTY CHAIRMAN
COLUMBIA, SC – The Gresham Barrett for Governor Campaign today announced Jeff Richards will serve as its Laurens County Co-Chairman. As co-chair, Richards will lead Gresham Barrett’s grassroots efforts in Laurens County by organizing his community, providing the campaign with feedback, and keeping local supporters up-to-date on campaign news and [...]
BARRETT ANNOUNCES KERSHAW COUNTY CO-CHAIRS
Ed Galloway and Pat Stokes Will Lead Grassroots Efforts
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett’s gubernatorial campaign today announced Ed Galloway and Pat Stokes will serve as its Kershaw County Co-Chairs. County co-chairs play a pivotal role in Barrett’s statewide grassroots efforts by spreading Barrett’s conservative vision for job creation, organizing [...]
This past weekend, Gresham took his campaign of conservative principles to the Lowcountry.
From the Hilton Head Island Packet:
Barrett, who represents South Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District, devoted much of his 10 minutes to telling the group his plans to encourage economic development, improve education and create jobs.
“If we’re going to change this nation, we need to do it one state at a time,” Barrett said. “We need a plan for South Carolina. In our first 90 days in office, we will take South Carolina to where she’s never been before.”
The State: Barrett leads money race
Thursday, October 15, 2009
by Gina Smith
Fundraising totals for the financial quarter are in, and U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett still holds the fundraising lead over other Republican and Democratic contenders running for governor.
Excluding the money candidates have transferred from other accounts, as well as loans and gifts they have given to [...]
Indiana Congressman Mike Pence, Chairman of the House Republican Conference, just sent out the following on behalf of Congressman Barrett.
Dear South Carolina Republican:
What a beautiful state you have to call home! After spending the past few days in Charleston, I have once again seen the natural beauty and friendly people here. Y’all (that’s [...]
Taxpayer Watchdog Group Names Rep. Gresham Barrett a “Taxpayer Hero”
Scores 87 Percent on CCAGW’s Congressional Ratings
Washington, D.C. – The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) today honored Rep. Gresham Barrett (R-S.C.) as a Taxpayer Hero for scoring 87 percent on its 2008 Congressional Ratings. The average for the entire House was 35 percent, [...]
http://www.thestate.com/local/story/978065.html
The State: Barrett leading in race for cash
GOP congressman among candidates for governor
By GINA SMITH
gnsmith@thestate.com
So far this quarter, U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett, a Westminister Republican, leads both the Republican and Democratic gubernatorial pack in fundraising.
Friday, Barrett’s campaign announced more than $400,000 in new money raised during the third quarter. He’s transferred another $140,000 over from [...]
COLUMBIA, SC – The Gresham Barrett for Governor Campaign today released its finance figures for the third quarter showing more than $400,000 in newly raised money. This marks the third consecutive quarter that Barrett has exceeded the fundraising pace set by Republican candidates for Governor in the last competitive statewide GOP primary.
Barrett continues to garner [...]
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett, Republican candidate for Governor, today released the following statement regarding President Obama receiving the Nobel Prize:
“Congratulations to President Obama on his prize. I’m not sure what the international community loved best; his waffling on Afghanistan, pulling defense missiles out of Eastern Europe, turning his back on freedom [...]
It’s been a busy couple of weeks on the campaign trail. Congressman Barrett has crisscrossed the state sharing his vision for South Carolina’s economic turnaround. Everyday our support grows stronger. Have a look at the latest pictures from our most recent events.
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South Carolina Radio News Network: Barrett joins call for anti-abortion amendment
By Ashley Byrd
October 1, 2009
Third District Congressman Gresham Barrett has signed on to a letter urging Speaker Nancy Pelosi to fast-track an amendment to prevent abortions being covered by any health care plan that comes out of Congress.
It’s to bring attention to an amendment supported [...]
This morning Congressman Barrett received the following note of thanks from Congressman Joe Wilson:
Dear Gresham,
I just wanted to drop you a note and say thanks for everything you’ve done the past couple weeks. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your willingness to immediately stand up for me in the heat of battle.
Specifically, I want to thank you for writing the President and urging him to live up to his word by calling on his Democratic colleagues to end their attacks. I also want to express my gratitude to you for both your public and private statements of support during these past few weeks.
You and I have stood shoulder-to-shoulder in the conservative cause. Together, we fought the administration’s massive stimulus package. Together, we took on the excessive spending in Washington and together, we have worked to bring about the real health care reform our hard-working families deserve.
Thanks again for your support and I look forward to working with you in future.
Sincerely,
Joe Wilson
U.S. Representative
Semper Fidelis.
It means always faithful, and in the Marine Corps, it is more than a motto. It is a way of life.
The same holds true for Gresham Barrett. He is a good man and a strong leader who is true to his word, his convictions, his family, and his country.
From the Hilton Head Island Packet
September 28, 2009
Barrett focused on economic development, speaking specifically about the port in Jasper County and its potential economic impact if redeveloped.
His other priorities include making sure teachers “can teach and not spend all of their time bogged down in paperwork,” along with promoting South Carolina as a leader in [...]
Barrett for Governor Campaign Finance Co-Chair Barry Wynn released the following statement last night regarding the debate:
“Tonight, Gresham Barrett proved why he is uniquely qualified to lead South Carolina’s economic turnaround. He is the only candidate who has run a small business, led as a Captain in the U.S. Army, and served at both the state and federal level in elected office. Those experiences have prepared Gresham to serve our state as Governor in these challenging times.”
From Barrett for Governor Political Director, Justin Stokes:
Dear Fellow Republicans:
A breath of fresh air.
It’s exactly what our Party and State needs in our next leader. And it’s exactly what Gresham Barrett displayed at tonight’s debate.
Gresham proved why he is hands-down the best candidate to bring real, conservative reform to Columbia.
His experiences as a small business owner, Captain in the U.S. Army, and elected official at the state and federal levels make him uniquely qualified to start leading on day one. His commitment to conservative principles and having a campaign of solutions elevates him above the rest.
Gresham Barrett just released the following video urging Congressional Democrats to end their petty political attacks on Joe Wilson.
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett’s gubernatorial campaign today announced that Gresham Barrett will campaign in York and Chester Counties on Thursday, September 17th.
Gresham shares a few words before the Apple Festival Parade in Westminster this past Friday. We had a great crowd turn out! Thanks to all our volunteers.
Gresham at the Apple Festival from Gresham Barrett on Vimeo.
We had a great time up in Westminster for the Apple Festival. Folks from all across South Carolina showed up to show their support for Gresham. A big thank you to all of our volunteers. We really appreciate your support!
From Congressman Gresham Barrett
In this Issue
A Note from Gresham | A Look Back at the Barrett Means Business Bus Tour |
Are You in 20 for 10? | In the News | Upcoming Events
A Note from Gresham
Dear Friend,
Fall is in the air. Football season has finally kicked off and our campaign is running full steam ahead. [...]
Since March, Gresham has been sharing his message of job creation and economic development across the state. He’s gained tremendous support from folks from all walks of life – business owners, manufacturers, first responders, teachers, preachers, moms and dads.
They all recognize one thing; Gresham is the only candidate for Governor who can bring us together [...]
The Barrett Team was out in full force this morning at the Chapin Labor Day Parade. Folks from as far away as Seneca and Rock Hill came to show their support for Gresham and his common sense conservative vision for South Carolina.
Last night, we found a nifty new online poll app for our facebook fan page. We were anxious to try it out. For our first question, we thought we’d hit on a hot topic.
The Congressman wants to know if you support or oppose President Obama’s takeover of government health care. To vote, click here.
And, [...]
Last month, Gresham took his Barrett Means Business Bus tour to 17 stops across the state. We’ve collected the best photos from the four day long jobs trek. Take a look!
Tonight, Gresham will take his campaign for job creation and economic development to Greenwood.
