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To: bentway who wrote (574351)	6/29/2010 4:32:05 PM
From: tejek	Respond to of 1571000

The situation in SC grows more bizarre by the day. South Carolina Chamber of Commerce endorses Democrat Sheheen in governor’s race June 24, 6:15 PM Charleston Democrat Examiner Rob Groce While many may affiliate the Chamber of Commerce with the Republican Party and its pro-corporate values, the South Carolina chapter recently broke from that tradition by endorsing a Democratic candidate for governor. On June 23, the Chamber announced it would stand behind state Sen. Vincent Sheheen. In the primary elections, the Chamber endorsed both Sheheen and Republican gubernatorial candidate Rep. Gresham Barrett. Barrett was defeated by state Sen. Nikki Haley in the June 22 runoff, and by a decisive 65-35 margin. Haley’s victory played a part in the Chamber’s decision to continue its Sheheen endorsement into the general election, according to its president and CEO Otis Rawl. “Our governor and assembly have just battled for eight years now and we’ve been kind of at a standstill in a lot of areas,” said Rawl. Sometimes referred to as his “protégé,” Haley was an open supporter of Gov. Mark Sanford, who faced inner-party arguments with the State Assembly after attempting to refuse federal stimulus money in 2009. The Chamber publicly objected to Sanford’s attempts to block and later alter use of the stimulus funds, which were needed for economic restoration, said the state and many regional chambers. “I think that’s one area that we have a chance to really be successful in is the cooperative efforts between the governor and the legislature to move South Carolina forward,” Rawl said. Haley was openly endorsed by both Sanford and his ex-wife Jenny.He also publicly spoke on behalf of Haley regarding recent allegations of her infidelity. The Chamber’s initial Sheheen endorsement was based on his “strong economic vision for South Carolina, and his support of comprehensive tax reform, port expansion, the technical college system, low-cost energy and small business growth(.) “His bipartisan experience and work in the General Assembly make him equipped to handle the demands that come from leading the state.” examiner.com