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COLUMBIA, SC – Today Gresham Barrett’s campaign for Governor released its third ad of the runoff cycle, entitled “Character”. Featuring Gresham and his family, “Character” highlights the deep character and small town values instilled in him growing up in Westminster, South Carolina, attending the Citadel and serving as a Captain in the United States [...]

While Nikki Haley’s Campaign is Showcasing Establishment Support, Gresham is Focused on Building Grassroots Momentum
COLUMBIA, SC – Only one week out from the runoff election, Gresham Barrett’s gubernatorial campaign is picking up support from all across the State. Today, while Nikki Haley is showcasing her new-found establishment support, Gresham Barrett held a news conference [...]

COLUMBIA, SC – In case you missed it, Lt. Governor Andre Bauer endorsed Gresham Barrett for Governor today.  Read more below:
Bauer endorses Barrett in S.C. runoff
Jeff Simon
CNN’s “Political Ticker” Blog
June 11, 2010
(CNN) – South Carolina Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer, who finished fourth among four candidates in Tuesday’s gubernatorial Republican primary, announced his endorsement Friday [...]

COLUMBIA, SC – Today, Gresham Barrett released his new ad “Shake Up Columbia,”  a light-hearted look at how he is the candidate with a plan to change the way things are done at the State House.
“Too much of this election has been dominated by things that don’t matter. But Gresham Barrett is fighting to make [...]

In case you missed it, former State Senator Lewis Vaughn endorsed Gresham Barrett’s campaign for Governor in a letter published today in the Greenville News.  Senator Vaughn said Gresham “stands out” and would be “more successful in attracting quality businesses to our state creating the jobs we so desperately need” and “more effective in working [...]

Today, the Barrett for Governor campaign launched its sixth television ad, entitled “Kick.”  The new spot highlights Gresham’s experience leading men and women as a Captain in the U.S. Army, his plan to crack down on illegal immigration in South Carolina, and his proven conservative credentials.
The ad began airing last night and will be running [...]

COLUMBIA, SC – Today, the Barrett for Governor campaign launched its fifth television ad, entitled, “What Leaders Do.” The new spot is a response to the numerous misleading attacks launched by shadowy third party groups and opponents of Gresham Barrett.
“Gresham’s record has been distorted, manipulated and misrepresented for months by his opponents and third party [...]

On May 19th, Gresham appeared on WACH Fox in Columbia, where he discussed his plan to crack down on illegal immigration in South Carolina. He also outlined his “Palmetto Energy Project,” which will grow our economy and create jobs by focusing on offshore energy exploration and production and nuclear power.
If you missed it, you [...]

Barrett on tour promoting jobs plan
WACH-TV Columbia
April 28, 2010
http://www.midlandsconnect.com/news/story.aspx?id=450091

LEXINGTON — A South Carolina Gubernatorial candidate is taking his plan for job growth on the road.
Wednesday, U.S. Representative Gresham Barrett made a stop at Lexington’s Bently Pontoons on his statewide bus tour.
Barrett says he’s meeting with business leaders to discuss ways to put South Carolinians [...]

This morning, Gresham Barrett was on WRNN news radio, where he discussed his plan to create jobs and put South Carolina back to work. Barrett emphasized the importance of having small business experience, citing his years running Barrett’s Furniture in Westminister: “If I had one prerequisite for any elected official … it’s that you had [...]