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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 2006
Page
1
The jury remains split on Borat as either the funniest film or the most offensive. The article notes strong opinions and the controversy around humor versus offense, reflecting broader debates in cinema and public reception.
Obituary brief notes the deaths of Robert Williams Wagener Bey Bragg LoUThia Andrew Sanders Jieni0n Leon Morse in Waienvile with funeral notices and remembrance services across the area. Organizations and dates are listed for funeral arrangements.
Voters approved the marriage amendment in SC while Democrats gained control of the U.S. House. Aiken County voters backed the water and sewer authority. turnout neared 50 percent. State constitutional offices results were reported, Kit Spires won in House District 96, incumbents won U.S. Congress seats, and national returns highlighted governors and ballot questions nationwide.
With 85 percent of precincts reporting, Gov. Mark Sanford defeated Democrat Tommy Moore to secure a second term in a GOP-dominated South Carolina. Moore, in the Legislature 28 years, conceded after a long night, promising to keep public education a priority. Sanford, the political outsider, faced a tough Legislature, battling tax and voucher debates and ethics overhaul stakes.
The piece notes South Carolina voters wrestle with high unemployment as Republicans push policies under Governor Sanford. It recalls his 2002 victory over Jim Hodges, a landmark GOP win since Reconstruction, and signals continuation of a contentious political era with statewide implications.
The Aiken Board of Education will gain three new members Levi Green John Wesley Hightower and Ray Fleming as they win districts 2 3 and 5. Green defeated Vicki Simons 2203 to 1718 and vows to keep New Ellenton Middle School open. Hightower beat Larry Murphy 1669 to 1136 and Fleming beat Tom Goforth 2261 to 1976. Incumbents Christine Sanders and Rosemary English were re elected.
South Carolina voters backed a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage by about four to one. The measure aims to prevent activist judges from opening the door to same sex unions and comes amid other ballot questions including limits on eminent domain.
Democrats secured control of the House after a string of wins, signaling a major shift after years out of power. The Senate remained contested, with Democrats mounting pressure as the White House prepared for plans to announce Pelosi as speaker if thresholds hold.
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