Hollings Ends Run as South Carolina Senator After 2004
The article notes Fritz Hollings plans retirement after 2004 with praise from colleagues, including Joe Riley Jim Hodges and Lindsey Graham. It cites his long career, defense spending stance and home state focus, and mentions potential rivals Inez Tenenbaum Bob Coble and others. Thurmond’s retirement and Graham’s succession are referenced.
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Fritz Hollings
Charleston
Joseph P. Riley Jr
Jim Hodges
Hollings
Washington
Hodges
Strom Thurmond
Thurmond
Lindsey Graham
Sen
Graham
Inez Tenenbaum
Columbia
Bob Coble
Peter Fitzgerald
R-I
Zell Miller
D-Ga
Timeline highlights of Ernest Hollings political career
A concise look at U S Senator Ernest Fritz Hollings track record from 1949 to 2003. Key actions include anti lynching efforts in South Carolina, Clemson integration leadership, coastal and ocean acts, fuel economy standards, and major security and environmental legislation. The piece notes party dynamics and national implications of his tenure.
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U.S
Ernest “Fritz” Hollings
D-S.c
South Carolina
Clemson University
Congress
Matthew Perry
U.S. Border Patrol Academy
Charleston
Federal Trade Commission
Congaree Swamp
South Carolina Republicans eye Senate seat in changing race
The piece notes a tough Democratic landscape as Hollings may leave the Senate seat in a state leaning Republican. Analysts say 2004 presidential year boosts GOP, while Democrats eye regrouping via the February primary to mount a challenge. Party figures remain confident, citing multiple potential candidates.
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Huffman
General Assembly
Hollings
Inez Tenenbaum
Grady Patterson
South Carolina
Thigpen
South
Carolina
National Democratic
Waring Howe
Charleston
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