Author Archives: Gresham Barrett
The Politico: S.C. GOP: Sanford must go
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The Politico: S.C. GOP: Sanford must go
By: Andy Barr and Jonathan Martin
July 1, 2009 05:12 PM EST
Gov. Mark Sanford’s long and emotional interview with The Associated Press Tuesday appears to have been the final straw for South Carolina’s Republican establishment, much of which is now actively seeking his resignation.
While Sanford seemed to have weathered the [...]
The Greenville News: Pressure on Sanford mounts
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The Greenville News: Pressure on Sanford mounts
Governor’s closest ally signals doubt as resignation calls grow
By Tim Smith
Capital bureau
COLUMBIA — The Senate’s leader said Wednesday that Gov. Mark Sanford had lost the support of the people, and his most trusted friend in the Legislature signaled he might ask Sanford to leave office, clear signs that the [...]
AP NewsBreak: SC congressman calls for gov to quit
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AP NewsBreak: SC congressman calls for gov to quit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett has become the first South Carolina congressman to ask Gov. Mark Sanford to resign, saying people have lost confidence in him after his extramarital affair was revealed. The Republican told The Associated Press he called the governor Wednesday and [...]
Ten More Reasons I Voted Against the Stimulus
Last week I posted the top ten reasons I voted against the stimulus. But just in case that wasn’t enough, here are ten more reasons:
10. The U.S. Census ($1 Billion)
9. “Green” Federal Buildings ($5.5 Billion)
8. Trail and Abandoned Mine Restoration ($125 Million)
7. Environmental Protection Agency Superfund ($600 Million)
[...]
Barrett Statement on SC Unemployment Rate Reaching Record 12.1%
U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett, Republican candidate for Governor, today released the following statement regarding the unemployment figures for South Carolina released this morning by the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
“Today’s unemployment figures reaffirm what we have known all along; the Democrats’ $789 billion government stimulus bill isn’t creating jobs. That’s why I opposed the stimulus [...]
Top Ten Reasons I Voted Against the Stimulus
Last week, President Obama pledged to speed up the stimulus program – after 4 months, he still thinks if the government would just spend more money then we can solve our problems. Well, that reminded me of some of the most wasteful spending included in the so called stimulus bill. So, I thought I’d make [...]
From the Wall Street Journal: GOP Faults Some Stimulus Projects
Kudos to Senator Coburn for uncovering more irresponsible spending in the stimulus bill. This kind of waste is just one of the many reasons I voted against the stimulus bill.
GOP Faults Some Stimulus Projects
The Wall Street Journal
Jonathan Weisman and Christopher Conkey
June 16, 2009
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WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans are trying to fire up more debate about [...]
Congressman Barrett Presented Sixth Taxpayers’ Friend Award
From the official blog of the National Taxpayers Union…
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Thursday, Director of Government Affairs Andrew Moylan and Vice President for Policy and Communications Pete Sepp presented Congressman J. Gresham Barrett (R-SC) with NTU’s Taxpayers’ Friend Award for his consistent support of lower taxes and limited government. This is Rep. Barrett’s sixth award.
Congratulations.
Democrats should put security over politics
As you probably know, earlier this year President Obama ordered that the terrorist detainee facility at Guantanamo Bay be shut down by next January. The President declared the closing of Guantanamo to keep his campaign promise but he has yet to tell the American people where those who intend to do our country harm will [...]
Latest Unemployment Numbers Show Government Stimulus Not the Solution
One thing is clear – with word coming out last week that unemployment is at 9.4% nationally – it is obvious that government stimulus is not the solution. So what is the answer? What will grow our state and create jobs and put people back to work? What will it take to make South Carolina [...]
Gresham Barrett Statement on SC Supreme Court’s Stimulus Decision
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett today released the following statement regarding the S.C. Supreme Court’s decision regarding federal stimulus funds:
“I believe it is unwise to rely on short-term federal funds to solve what are clearly long-term problems. But, the Court has made its decision and the process has run its course. I think [...]
The Seneca Daily Journal: Barrett now has more than $1 million in campaign war chest
Barrett now has more than $1 million in campaign war chest
By: Andrew Moore
Daily Journal
April 10, 2009
Travis A. Butler, Gresham Barrett’s campaign treasurer, announced Thursday that Barrett’s gubernatorial campaign had raised more than $371,000 in three weeks, bringing his cash on hand to more than $1 million.
In the upcoming weeks, the Barrett campaign plans to announce [...]
The State: Barrett raises $371,000
Barrett raises $371,000
The State
April 9, 2009
Republican gubernatorial candidate Gresham Barrett announced Thursday he has raised $371,000 in the three weeks since he announced his 2010 run.
That gives Barrett more than $1 million cash on hand to take on what is likely to be a crowded GOP field.
Attorney General Henry McMaster reported $1 million on hand [...]
CQ: Barrett Touts $300K Quarter for South Carolina Gov Bid
Barrett Touts $300K Quarter for South Carolina Gov Bid
By: Emily Cadei
CQ Politics
April 9, 2009
Republican Rep. J. Gresham Barrett raised more than $300,000 to run for governor of South Carolina since announcing in early March that he is in the 2010 race for the post.
Barrett, who is forgoing a bid for fifth House term to run [...]
The Greenville News: Barrett Announces Run for Governor
Barrett Announces Run for Governor
By: Rudolph Bell
The Greenville News
March 5, 2009
U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett made it official Wednesday: He’s running for governor.
And the Westminster Republican said economic development is his top issue for the 2010 race.
“It’s all about jobs,” Barrett said. “It’s all about economic development and bringing an economy to South Carolina that is [...]
The Seneca Daily Journal: Barrett Running for Governor
Barrett Running for Governor
By: Andrew Moore
UpstateToday.com
March 5, 2009
Oconee County native Gresham Barrett officially announced his intentions Wednesday to run for governor of South Carolina. The Westminster businessman currently serves as the representative for the state’s third congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
“It’s no small secret that for some time I’ve been giving serious [...]
The Post and Courier: U.S. Rep. Barrett to run for governor
U.S. Rep. Barrett to run for governor
By: Robert Behre
The Post and Courier
March 5, 2009
U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett — South Carolina’s first well-known Republican to officially enter the 2010 gubernatorial race —said if elected, he would put economic development at the top of his priority list.
“It’s all about the economy. It’s all about jobs,” he said [...]
The State: Barrett to focus on economy in governor run
Barrett to focus on economy in governor run
By: John O’Connor
The State
March 5, 2009
U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett entered the 2010 Republican gubernatorial race Wednesday, sending a video announcement by e-mail to supporters.
Money — including the economy, job creation and campaign funding — is likely to be the race’s top issue, Barrett, consultants and others said.
Barrett, a [...]
Charleston Regional Business Journal: Rep. Gresham Barrett to run for governor
Rep. Gresham Barrett to run for governor
By: Molly Parker
Charleston Regional Business Journal
March 5, 2009
In an e-mailed newsletter, U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett announced Wednesday that he will run for governor in 2010.
“It’s no small secretly that for some time I’ve been giving serious consideration to running for governor,” Barrett, a Republican, said in the e-mail.
While acknowledging [...]
The State: Barrett officially seeking governor’s office
Barrett officially seeking governor’s office
The State
March 4, 2009
U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett is officially a candidate for governor, as the Oconee Republican made an announcement with a mass e-mail and video Wednesday morning.
In the video entitled “Opportunity,” Barrett plays up his deep South Carolina roots at his family owned furniture store in the Upstate and as [...]
The Associated Press: Congressman Gresham Barrett announces bid for governor today
COLUMBIA — South Carolina Rep. Gresham Barrett says he’s running for governor.
The Republican told The Associated Press that he plans to launch his bid today with a mass e-mail that will link to a short Internet video. He becomes the first well-heeled candidate to announce a run for the GOP’s 2010 nomination.
“Tomorrow morning, bright and early, we’re going to send out an e-mail to our supporters announcing my intentions,” Barrett said Tuesday by phone from Washington.
WYFF-TV: Barrett Announces GOP Run for Governor
Barrett Announces GOP Run For Governor
WYFF-TV
March 4, 2009
GREENVILLE, S.C. — South Carolina U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett announced Wednesday that he wants to be South Carolina’s next governor.
Barrett joins Furman University political scientist Brent Nelsen as the declared Republican candidates for next year’s election.
Barrett represents the 3rd Congressional District, which includes Pickens, Oconee, Anderson, Abbeville, Greenwood [...]
CQ: Barrett to Run for South Carolina Governor
Barrett To Run For South Carolina Governor
By: Emily Cadei
CQ
March 4, 2009
Rep. J. Gresham Barrett made it official Wednesday: He will be a candidate for South Carolina governor in 2010.
The four-term Republican announced his candidacy electronically. He sent an e-mail to supporters linking to a video on his new campaign site, Gresham Barrett for Governor.
Barrett [...]
CNN: Congressman eyes governor’s mansion
Congressman eyes governor’s mansion
By: Mark Preston & Peter Hamby
CNN
March 4, 2009
Rep. Gresham Barrett of South Carolina will officially announce Wednesday that he will run for governor of his home state, a spokesman confirmed to CNN.
Barrett will declare his intention to seek the Republican gubernatorial nomination in an email to supporters and in a video posted [...]
Politico: Barrett running for governor
Barrett running for governor
By: Josh Kraushaar
Politico
March 4, 2009
Rep. Gresham Barrett (R-S.C.) will be announcing today that he is running for governor of South Carolina.
The four-term congressman will be announcing his campaign through an e-mail to South Carolina Republicans which will include a videotaped statement of his candidacy, according to the Associated Press.
“Tomorrow morning, bright and [...]
