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Dirty tricks and political manipulating in South Carolina politics
The article recalls South Carolina political operatives using negative campaigning and pranks, including Atwater’s influence, Tompkins connections to Romney, and spoof campaigns against McCain and DeMint. It notes responses by law enforcement and voters, with mentions of Beasley Metts and Mitt Romney’s Mormon faith in tactics.
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Shealy
South Carolina
Lee Atwater
Ronald Reagan
George Bush
Columbia
Tom Tumipseed
U.S
Atwater
Tennessee
Fred Thompson
Furman University
Danielle
David Beasley
State House
Myrtle Beach
House of Blues
Metts
Beasley
Walker
Henry McMaster
Larry Richter
Richter
Offcers
Massachusetts
Mitt Romney
Romney
Jim DeMint
DeMint
Tenenbaum
Peaches