Two Democrats oppose offshore oil rigs in South Carolina race
In a South Carolina governor primary, two Democrats oppose offshore oil drilling and back natural gas, while a third supports drilling for both gas and oil. Rex and Sheheen doubt spill feasible oil off the coast and favor wind and other alternatives to boost the economy. Ford urges exploration with wind energy as a job creator.
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South Carolina
Associated Press
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Vincent Sheheen
Rex
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Robert Ford
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Clemson University
Charleston Naval Base
Sheheen
South Carolina GOP asks two advisory questions on health care and spending
Voters in the Republican primary will decide if legislators should oppose Obamacare and curb spending growth tied to income, population, and inflation. GOP leaders expect a strong yes and aim to boost turnout while a separate suit seeks party registration for primaries.
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Columbia
South Carolina
GOP
Joel Sawyer
Sawyer
Greenville County
Republican Party
GOP candidates push natural gas drilling off South Carolina coast
In South Carolina GOP gubernatorial race four candidates back offshore natural gas drilling and press to move nuclear waste from the state. Barrett envisions job gains and royalty revenue split for infrastructure law enforcement and renewables. Bauer urges lifting the $75 million cap on spill liability. McMaster warns of spill risks. all favor rigs offshore out of sight.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Gulf
Associated Press
U.S
Gresh
Am Barrett
Andre Bauer
Nikki Haley
Henry McMaster
Barrett
Bauer
McMaster
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