SC Senate Democratic Caucus

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Organized almost 25 years ago, the Senate Democratic Caucus has played an important role in many of the historic issues facing our state.

As a vibrant minority party in the Senate, our role is to represent our constituents and present viable alternatives on critical issues. The S.C. Senate remains a unique place for this to occur in our policy process.

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S.C. Senate Democratic Caucus
P.O. Box 11484
Columbia, SC 29211

Phone: 803.254.4969
Email: phil@scsenatedems.org

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SC Senate Democratic Leader Questions Sanford's Priorities

June 25, 2009

SC Senate Democratic Leader Questions Sanford's Priorities

Columbia, SC - South Carolina Senate Democratic Leader John C. Land, III (D-Manning) issued the following statement today in response to Governor Mark Sanford's June 24th remark on his continuing time in office.

"Yesterday, Mark Sanford said that (quote) 'Over the time that I have left in office, I'm going to devote my energy to building back the trust the people of this state have placed in me.' We need a Governor who can devote his energy to addressing our state's record-high 12% jobless rate - not a Governor who has said his top priority is elsewhere.

"Putting his own personal needs ahead of the job's demands is self-centered. It suggests that Mark Sanford's still thinking about what's best for him, not what's best for the state," said Land.

Senate Democratic Leader Prays for Sanford's Safety

June 22, 2009

Senate Democratic Leader Prays for Sanford's Safety

Columbia, SC - South Carolina Senate Democratic Leader John C. Land, III (D-Manning) issued the following statement today on the news that Governor Mark Sanford has gone missing:

"We've been concerned by the Governor's erratic behavior for some time. We're praying for him and his family. I hope he is safe and that he contacts the First Lady and his family soon, said Land.

Senator Land on the the 2009 Legislative Session

May 21, 2009

SC Senate Democratic Leader's Statement on End of 2009 Legislative Session

Columbia, SC - South Carolina Senate Democratic Leader John C. Land, III (D-Manning) issued the following statement this evening on the adjournment of the South Carolina General Assembly:

"This session will be remembered more for what didn't get done than what did. And the blame lies solely at the feet of Mark Sanford. From inside and outside the chamber, Sanford and his dozen Senate supporters stunted progress."

"Instead of passing a cigarette tax for health care, Governor Sanford's Senate supporters bogged down the chamber with useless legislation and petty filibusters. And the Governor's foolish refusal to accept our stimulus dollars needlessly prevented the Senate from doing anything of substance."

"The only positive thing that came from this session: only one more legislative session with Governor Sanford."

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