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Harrell Re-Elected Speaker as SC House Votes 112-5
Charleston Republican Bobby Harrell was re-elected South Carolina House speaker by a 112 to 5 vote. The victory faced a tepid challenge from Ralph Norman and drew attention from tea party activists ready to oppose incumbents in 2012. Harrell touted private sector job growth and budget cuts as priorities amid a looming $1 billion deficit.
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Columbia
South Carolina
House of Representatives
Charleston
Bobby Harrell
Harrell
Chamber
Nikki Haley
Haley
Ralph Norman
Rock Hill
Norman
Tommy Pope
Gary Simrill
Nathan Ballentine
Lexington County
Talbert Black
Black
General Assembly
House
Jay Lucas
Hartsville
Senate