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il and Wire Reports: _Losing « tandicdates ‘im: the Democratic primary reacted to the news that winner: Charles D. “Pug'ti Ravenel’ had » been declared inelgible to serve as governor by the State Supreme Court,“and Rep. .W. J. Bryan mM, who Jost in ‘airmalf said he would accept the nomination offered him. Gorn was in Durham, N.C. when he “was” questioned by newsmen. He said he under stood the party ex fe com mittee would pick miner how, and i‘if it will help unite the Democratic Party and they see it that way, of course I will be available,” ‘He called Ravenel “a splen and a fine can. As HinsFtevende? ahorey .N. Zeigler former county senator who, was one of five candidates ST think it's unfortuunate f the Democratic Party. It has’ put ther’ in a ‘difficult, position and a difficult personal position for Ravenel, Zeigler said. , Lt., Gov. Earle Morris, who, also ‘lost in the first primary, ‘said;' Ye certainly feel no sense lation or, joy, about this son, . My feeling , is not based on political consideration but for the personal disappoint ment for 'Pug* Ravenel and his Spporters. * Moris said he regrets ‘an appeal was not made” of” the earlier Grimball decision which cleared the way for Ravenel to run in the primary. * “If there is any way, I would liice to See another primary race 1 ° 30 thé’ people could speak as to a whont they want for the Dem ocratic hotlines,” Morris said. Greenville attorney John Bolt Culbertson, another first” half, Joser, said he thought the ruling was ‘correct... I agreed “with Ravenel’s political position, but he was not qualified’ to run. Culértson’ said the Democratic Party is healthy enough to withstand this.” “Milton J. Dukes, the defeated candidate who was one of two parties who brought the lawsuit, Said, “I felt wait the time I knew that he was not eligible.’I'm not overjoyed. I wouldn't want to stage a victory celebration, and my sympathy goes to Mr. Ravenel. , Dukes ‘said “he believes the party should pick one of the primary ‘candidates as nominee. Of bringing the case, he said, “It was a job I had to do as a citizen. If we're not go ing to follow one part of the constitution, there’s no point in’ following any part of it.” Tre politican nominee James B. Edwards of Charleston said, “Tam genuinely distressed that the Democratic candidate nominated by the people has been declared ineligible to run for governor. The fault lies not with Mr.Ravenel but with the officials .Of the South Carolina Democratic Party who had an obligation to the People of South Carolina to ensure the qualifications of all their can de tweet tho fresh faces instead of warmed over politicians, Independent party nominee Pegey Jennings said: ‘When the Supreme Court rules by ‘unanimous decision that Mr. Charles Ravenel did not meet the constitutional Qualifications to serve as gover nor, it makes a decision based on the daw and the South Carolina Constitution. “For this,I commend them, she added in a statement, “My position from the outset was that Ravenel did not meet the constitutional test. This issue could have and should have been cleared earlier this year and it is unfortunate that it is this late in coming. There is no ‘doubt that’ supporters of Ravenel are disappointed, and of course Mr. Ravenel Himself, “but this decision was a right one and the only correct one if we are to continue to uphold the Constitution of Sout Carolina. Gov. John, West said: “At this time, I do not know what legal avenues, if any, Mr. Rav enel, may have available. Nor, do I know what the position of, the Democratic party will be in his situation. “Whatever the ultimate deci sion is, I am confident that our system and its processes will respond in a manner which will be in the best interests of the people. ‘The governor said he regret ted the decision. “I am sure that my disappointment is shared by the thousands of persons who voted for him and supported him in the Democratic party.
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Florence Morning News
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Tue, Sep 24, 1974
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