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Republicans Nikki Haley and Tim Scott easily won their runoffs in South Carolina this evening. Haley is running for governor, where she will be the favorite in the fall. Scott is running in the 1st Congressional District, which is very likely to make him the first black Republican elected to Congress since JC Watts.
Haley, the daughter of Indian immigrants, endured racist attacks plus unsubstantiated rumors of extramarital affairs. Scott had to beat Paul Thurmond, the son of Strom Thurmond, though the race was a gentlemanly affair. Both are strong conservatives. Haley had been supportive Mark Sanford, who for all his faults was a real conservative, and enjoyed the backing of Jenny Sanford in this race.
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Missy| 6.23.10 @ 2:30AM
It wouldn't have hurt you to mention the fact that Palin's endorsement helped Haley a lot, Antle.
Wouldn't have hurt you a bit.
Ken (Old Texican)| 6.23.10 @ 11:10AM
Yeah, Missy,
Good ole' Sarah is making a lot of friends. Go Girl!
Red Phillips | 6.23.10 @ 1:57PM
"unsubstantiated rumors of extramarital affairs"
Last I heard, one of Haley's accusers had offered to take a lie detector test and Haley has refused. Haley is probably the better conservative than “Bailout Bob” (although there are concerns about Haley on immigration), but this has the potential to blow-up in the Republican’s face and put a Democrat in office. Republican primary voters may end up regretting turning a blind eye toward the allegations.