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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 2008
Page
13
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A reader urges support for Tom Young over Scott Singer in District 81. The letter accuses Singer of repeating a past tense approach and copying Lee Bright’s immigration and tax plans. It praises Young for transparency, opposing school vouchers, and promises to vote June 24.
A listing of editorial and production staff for the Aiken Standard includes publisher Scott B. Hunter editor Jeffrey B. Wallace and other department heads. The item shows contact domains and titles but no news content or events.
A Letter to the Editor argues vouchers redirect tax dollars from public to private schools, risking a two tier system that could erode public education. Patsy Lewellyn urges voters to back Tom Young in the June 24 Republican primary runoff for South Carolina House District 81, warning against manipulative campaign tactics and stressing duty to protect quality schooling for all families.
A campaign piece notes Gov. Sanford endorses Scott Singer for the June 24 runoff for the House 81 seat. It contrasts Singer’s fiscal conservatism and support for the governor with Tom Young, who is tied to Perry and Moore era politics. It cites the governor’s criticisms of veto overrides and calls for reduced wasteful spending.
In Tuesday's Aiken Standard, Scott Singer's full page ad is cited claiming Tom Young aided Tommy Moore's 2006 campaign. The article notes Singer denied providing financial support and mentions Singer previously ran as an independent against a Republican aligned with Tommy Moore and the Aiken County Democratic Party.
Letter urges Republican voters to back Scott Singer as the change candidate aligned with Governor Sanford. It asserts a shared plan to cut spending, fund essential services, and invest in education with school buses and a rainy day fund, while promoting school choice and avoiding per student funding cuts or two tier systems. Vote June 24.
A supporter backs Tom Young emphasizing commitment to public education and environmental stewardship for South Carolina. The endorsement highlights land and water use, air quality, open spaces, and a well educated population, urging voters to choose Young in House District 1 on Tuesday June 24.
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