07/14/2010
Club for Growth PAC Endorses Mike Lee and Ron Johnson for Senate
Link to Article: http://www.clubforgrowth.org/perm/pr/?postID=745
WASHINGTON – Club for Growth PAC today announced its endorsement of two candidates for the U.S. Senate: constitutional lawyer Mike Lee of Utah and businessman Ron Johnson of Wisconsin.
“Mike Lee and Ron Johnson are exactly what America needs and voters are looking for in 2010,” said Club President Chris Chocola. “Mike and Ron are part of a rising generation of leaders coming to Washington to take the shackles off our economy and put them on the federal government.”
“Mike Lee is a ‘principles politician’ of the first order. When Mike is elected, his commitment to our Constitution and its limits on government will immediately improve the health of our economy and of the Senate,” Chocola said.
“Ron Johnson has spent his life creating jobs, being accountable to his customers, and leading by example – that is, he’s the exact opposite of the current federal government,” Chocola said. “Ron will provide voters in Wisconsin a clear choice between his vision of free people making their own decisions with their own money, and Russ Feingold’s vision of a command-and-control economy planned by politicians and bureaucrats in Washington.”
Lee and Johnson are the 14th and 15th candidates Club for Growth PAC has endorsed in the 2010 election cycle. He joins Senators Jim DeMint (S.C.) and Tom Coburn (Okla.), Congressman Tom Graves (GA-09), Senate candidates Sharron Angle (Nev.), Marco Rubio (Fla.) and Pat Toomey (Pa.), and House candidates Kevin Calvey (OK-05), Tim Huelskamp (KS-01), Mike Pompeo (KS-04), Robin Smith (TN-03), Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Tim Scott (SC-01), and Justin Amash (MI-03).
###
“Mike Lee and Ron Johnson are exactly what America needs and voters are looking for in 2010,” said Club President Chris Chocola. “Mike and Ron are part of a rising generation of leaders coming to Washington to take the shackles off our economy and put them on the federal government.”
“Mike Lee is a ‘principles politician’ of the first order. When Mike is elected, his commitment to our Constitution and its limits on government will immediately improve the health of our economy and of the Senate,” Chocola said.
“Ron Johnson has spent his life creating jobs, being accountable to his customers, and leading by example – that is, he’s the exact opposite of the current federal government,” Chocola said. “Ron will provide voters in Wisconsin a clear choice between his vision of free people making their own decisions with their own money, and Russ Feingold’s vision of a command-and-control economy planned by politicians and bureaucrats in Washington.”
Lee and Johnson are the 14th and 15th candidates Club for Growth PAC has endorsed in the 2010 election cycle. He joins Senators Jim DeMint (S.C.) and Tom Coburn (Okla.), Congressman Tom Graves (GA-09), Senate candidates Sharron Angle (Nev.), Marco Rubio (Fla.) and Pat Toomey (Pa.), and House candidates Kevin Calvey (OK-05), Tim Huelskamp (KS-01), Mike Pompeo (KS-04), Robin Smith (TN-03), Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Tim Scott (SC-01), and Justin Amash (MI-03).
###
PAID FOR BY CLUB FOR GROWTH PAC AND NOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATE'S COMMITTEE. 202-955-5500.
06/28/2010
Club for Growth PAC Endorses Justin Amash in Michigan-03
Link to Article: http://www.clubforgrowth.org/perm/pr/?postID=743
WASHINGTON – Club for Growth PAC today announced its endorsement of state legislator Justin Amash in the race to represent Michigan’s third congressional district, to replacing retiring Congressman Vern Ehlers.
“Justin Amash is a name pro-growth conservatives are going to hear and know for a long time,” said Club President Chris Chocola. “Amash epitomizes a new breed of limited government conservatives committed to breaking Washington’s addiction to deficits and debt, and freeing a rising, entrepreneurial generation to rescue our economy and our nation from political mismanagement.”
“In Lansing, Amash has fought against tax increases – even those supported by his fellow Republicans – and advocated for greater accountability and transparency, swearing off earmarks and even explaining his every legislative vote on his Facebook page. His election to Congress would not only mark a philosophical victory for those who believe in limited government and economic growth, but a cultural victory for those who believe in straight-forward, transparent democracy.”
Amash is the 13th candidate Club for Growth PAC has endorsed in the 2010 election cycle. He joins Senators Jim DeMint (S.C.) and Tom Coburn (Okla.), Congressman Tom Graves (GA-09), Senate candidates Sharron Angle (Nev.), Marco Rubio (Fla.) and Pat Toomey (Pa.), and House candidates Kevin Calvey (OK-05), Tim Huelskamp (KS-01), Mike Pompeo (KS-04), Robin Smith (TN-03), Jeff Duncan (SC-03), and Tim Scott (SC-01).
###
“Justin Amash is a name pro-growth conservatives are going to hear and know for a long time,” said Club President Chris Chocola. “Amash epitomizes a new breed of limited government conservatives committed to breaking Washington’s addiction to deficits and debt, and freeing a rising, entrepreneurial generation to rescue our economy and our nation from political mismanagement.”
“In Lansing, Amash has fought against tax increases – even those supported by his fellow Republicans – and advocated for greater accountability and transparency, swearing off earmarks and even explaining his every legislative vote on his Facebook page. His election to Congress would not only mark a philosophical victory for those who believe in limited government and economic growth, but a cultural victory for those who believe in straight-forward, transparent democracy.”
Amash is the 13th candidate Club for Growth PAC has endorsed in the 2010 election cycle. He joins Senators Jim DeMint (S.C.) and Tom Coburn (Okla.), Congressman Tom Graves (GA-09), Senate candidates Sharron Angle (Nev.), Marco Rubio (Fla.) and Pat Toomey (Pa.), and House candidates Kevin Calvey (OK-05), Tim Huelskamp (KS-01), Mike Pompeo (KS-04), Robin Smith (TN-03), Jeff Duncan (SC-03), and Tim Scott (SC-01).
###
PAID FOR BY CLUB FOR GROWTH PAC AND NOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATE'S COMMITTEE. 202-955-5500.
06/23/2010
Club for Growth PAC Runs the Table Again, Undefeated in 2010
Link to Article: http://www.clubforgrowth.org/perm/pr/?postID=741
WASHINGTON – Club for Growth PAC is enjoying the most successful primary season in its history, and one of the best of any PAC in memory.
“Welcome to Generation Club,” said Club President Chris Chocola. “Pro-growth conservatives are making history this election year, and Club for Growth PAC’s winning streak is a big part of the reason why.”
Last night, House candidate Tim Scott (SC-01) and Jeff Duncan (SC-03) won their respective primary runoffs, and are now heavy favorites to win their races in November. They join 2010 Senate Republican nominees Sharron Angle (Nev.) and Pat Toomey (Pa.),and new Congressman Tom Graves (GA-09) as Club PAC winners already this year. Mike Lee’s victory in the Utah Republican Senate primary last night was also made possible by the Club PAC, whose “Stop Bob Bennett” campaign succeeded last month in eliminating the three-term incumbent from the primary at last month’s state convention.
In addition to this formal winning streak, Club PAC endorsements have also helped expose two “shoo-in” Republican candidates as unprincipled frauds – Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania and Charlie Crist of Florida – both of whom have since left the GOP.
“The 112th Congress is looking better all the time,” Chocola said. “The success of Club for Growth PAC and our candidates this year proves once again that when economic conservatives stand on their principles, good things happen.”
###
“Welcome to Generation Club,” said Club President Chris Chocola. “Pro-growth conservatives are making history this election year, and Club for Growth PAC’s winning streak is a big part of the reason why.”
Last night, House candidate Tim Scott (SC-01) and Jeff Duncan (SC-03) won their respective primary runoffs, and are now heavy favorites to win their races in November. They join 2010 Senate Republican nominees Sharron Angle (Nev.) and Pat Toomey (Pa.),and new Congressman Tom Graves (GA-09) as Club PAC winners already this year. Mike Lee’s victory in the Utah Republican Senate primary last night was also made possible by the Club PAC, whose “Stop Bob Bennett” campaign succeeded last month in eliminating the three-term incumbent from the primary at last month’s state convention.
In addition to this formal winning streak, Club PAC endorsements have also helped expose two “shoo-in” Republican candidates as unprincipled frauds – Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania and Charlie Crist of Florida – both of whom have since left the GOP.
“The 112th Congress is looking better all the time,” Chocola said. “The success of Club for Growth PAC and our candidates this year proves once again that when economic conservatives stand on their principles, good things happen.”
###
PAID FOR BY CLUB FOR GROWTH PAC AND NOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATE'S COMMITTEE. 202-955-5500.
06/22/2010
Club PAC Congratulates Tim Scott, Jeff Duncan on SC Primary Wins
Link to Article: http://www.clubforgrowth.org/perm/pr/?postID=740
WASHINGTON – Club for Growth President Chris Chocola made the followed the statement following the victories of Club PAC-endorsed candidates Tim Scott (SC-01) and Jeff Duncan (SC-03) in their respective Republican primary runoffs tonight:
Club for Growth PAC endorsed both Scott and Duncan early this year, and helped their campaigns – through PAC expenditures and Club-member contributions – to the tune of more than $700,000. Club for Growth PAC has now won all five races it has entered in 2010, including Senate Republican primaries in Nevada and Utah, and the Georgia-09 special election.
###
“Tim Scott and Jeff Duncan are two of the most pro-growth, limited-government state legislators in the country, and come January, they will be two of the most pro-growth, limited-government congressmen in Washington. On behalf of the Club for Growth’s 55,000 members, I congratulate Tim and Jeff. I congratulate the people of the first and third districts on their excellent judgment. And I look forward to Tim Scott and Jeff Duncan’s arrival in Washington, D.C. and the agenda of pro-growth economic reform they’ll bring with them.”
Club for Growth PAC endorsed both Scott and Duncan early this year, and helped their campaigns – through PAC expenditures and Club-member contributions – to the tune of more than $700,000. Club for Growth PAC has now won all five races it has entered in 2010, including Senate Republican primaries in Nevada and Utah, and the Georgia-09 special election.
###
PAID FOR BY CLUB FOR GROWTH PAC AND NOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATE'S COMMITTEE. 202-955-5500.
06/18/2010
‘No One Can Do More?’ Nevada Unemployment Hits 14%, Worst In Nation
Link to Article: http://www.clubforgrowth.org/perm/pr/?postID=739
WASHINGTON – Nevada’s unemployment rate jumped to 14 percent in May, the highest of any state in the nation. In the three years since Nevada’s Harry Reid became Senate Majority Leader, his home state’s unemployment rate has more than tripled, from 4.5 percent in January, 2007.
“Is this what Harry means by ‘No One Can Do More?’” asked Club for Growth President Chris Chocola, referring to Reid’s increasingly comic re-election campaign slogan.
“In the three years since Harry Reid became the most powerful man in Congress, Nevada’s unemployment rate has tripled from 4.5 to 14 percent, as more than 120,000 Nevada jobs have been lost. In those 39 months, Nevada’s monthly unemployment rate has risen 32 times, including 14 of the 17 months since Reid rammed the $787 billion stimulus debacle through the Senate.”
“No one could do more?” Chocola said. “Who does Harry think he’s kidding? Anyone in the Las Vegas phone book could have done more.”
“Nevada and the rest of the country know what creates jobs, even if Reid does not – lower taxes, smaller government, and freer people,” Chocola said. “Sharron Angle is ready to fight to undo Reid’s legacy of joblessness and recession by working to scale back big government, cut wasteful spending, and allow entrepreneurs, investors, and families to get our economy moving again.”
###
“Is this what Harry means by ‘No One Can Do More?’” asked Club for Growth President Chris Chocola, referring to Reid’s increasingly comic re-election campaign slogan.
“In the three years since Harry Reid became the most powerful man in Congress, Nevada’s unemployment rate has tripled from 4.5 to 14 percent, as more than 120,000 Nevada jobs have been lost. In those 39 months, Nevada’s monthly unemployment rate has risen 32 times, including 14 of the 17 months since Reid rammed the $787 billion stimulus debacle through the Senate.”
“No one could do more?” Chocola said. “Who does Harry think he’s kidding? Anyone in the Las Vegas phone book could have done more.”
“Nevada and the rest of the country know what creates jobs, even if Reid does not – lower taxes, smaller government, and freer people,” Chocola said. “Sharron Angle is ready to fight to undo Reid’s legacy of joblessness and recession by working to scale back big government, cut wasteful spending, and allow entrepreneurs, investors, and families to get our economy moving again.”
###
PAID FOR BY CLUB FOR GROWTH PAC AND NOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATE'S COMMITTEE. 202-955-5500.
06/09/2010
Club for Growth PAC Celebrates “Biggest Night Yet”
Link to Article: http://www.clubforgrowth.org/perm/pr/?postID=738
WASHINGTON – The 55,000 members of the Club for Growth yesterday enjoyed one of the most successful nights of the organization’s history, with Club for Growth PAC-endorsed candidates winning a special House election in Georgia, making runoffs in two South Carolina House districts, and winning a stunning, come-from-behind victory in the Nevada Republican Senate primary.
“It was the biggest night yet in what is going to be a huge year for the Club’s PAC and for the cause of economic freedom,” said Club President Chris Chocola. “Not only did our PAC-endorsed candidates win big victories, but just as importantly, they defeated several big-spending Republicans in the process, further clarifying the choice our nation must make this fall.”
“Tom Graves will be a leader and a difference-maker the moment he takes the oath of office,” Chocola said of the new congressman-elect from Georgia’s ninth district.
“Tim Scott and Jeff Duncan will make an unbeatable one-two punch in the South Carolina delegation, introducing a commitment to principle badly needed in Washington,” Chocola added. Scott and Duncan advanced to runoffs in South Carolina’s first and third districts, respectively.
“And Sharron Angle proved last night what economic conservatives have known all along: that she is Nevada’s best hope and Harry Reid’s worst nightmare,” Chocola said.
“All four of these pro-growth heroes have what it takes to bring real change to Washington, to drain the statist swamp, and usher in a new era of principled, constitutional leadership. And the members of the Club for Growth are proud to have played a part in the present success of their campaigns, and the future turn-around of our government and economy.”
The following fact sheet details Club for Growth PAC and Club for Growth members’ efforts in support of Angle and Graves.
IN SUPPORT OF SHARRON ANGLE, NEVADA SENATE GOP PRIMARY:
Club for Growth member contributions $153,056
Club for Growth PAC TV advertising $415,105
Club for Growth PAC mail $60,000
TOTAL $628,161
IN SUPPORT OF TOM GRAVES, GEORGIA NINTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION
Club for Growth member contributions $219,109
Club for Growth PAC TV advertising $77,821
Club for Growth PAC mail $36,000
TOTAL $332,930
TOTAL FOR NV-SEN AND GA-09 $961,019
###
“It was the biggest night yet in what is going to be a huge year for the Club’s PAC and for the cause of economic freedom,” said Club President Chris Chocola. “Not only did our PAC-endorsed candidates win big victories, but just as importantly, they defeated several big-spending Republicans in the process, further clarifying the choice our nation must make this fall.”
“Tom Graves will be a leader and a difference-maker the moment he takes the oath of office,” Chocola said of the new congressman-elect from Georgia’s ninth district.
“Tim Scott and Jeff Duncan will make an unbeatable one-two punch in the South Carolina delegation, introducing a commitment to principle badly needed in Washington,” Chocola added. Scott and Duncan advanced to runoffs in South Carolina’s first and third districts, respectively.
“And Sharron Angle proved last night what economic conservatives have known all along: that she is Nevada’s best hope and Harry Reid’s worst nightmare,” Chocola said.
“All four of these pro-growth heroes have what it takes to bring real change to Washington, to drain the statist swamp, and usher in a new era of principled, constitutional leadership. And the members of the Club for Growth are proud to have played a part in the present success of their campaigns, and the future turn-around of our government and economy.”
The following fact sheet details Club for Growth PAC and Club for Growth members’ efforts in support of Angle and Graves.
IN SUPPORT OF SHARRON ANGLE, NEVADA SENATE GOP PRIMARY:
Club for Growth member contributions $153,056
Club for Growth PAC TV advertising $415,105
Club for Growth PAC mail $60,000
TOTAL $628,161
IN SUPPORT OF TOM GRAVES, GEORGIA NINTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION
Club for Growth member contributions $219,109
Club for Growth PAC TV advertising $77,821
Club for Growth PAC mail $36,000
TOTAL $332,930
TOTAL FOR NV-SEN AND GA-09 $961,019
###
PAID FOR BY CLUB FOR GROWTH PAC AND NOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATE'S COMMITTEE. 202-955-5500.
06/08/2010
Club for Growth PAC Releases Final Tallies for NV-Sen, GA-09
Link to Article: http://www.clubforgrowth.org/perm/pr/?postID=737
WASHINGTON – Nevada Senate candidate Sharron Angle and Georgia-09 House candidate Tom Graves head into election night leading public opinion polls, thanks to strong messages of pro-growth principles, and to nearly $1 million in assistance from Club for Growth PAC and Club for Growth members.
Angle faces several opponents in the Nevada GOP primary, all seeking to take on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in November. Meanwhile, Graves faces off against Lee Hawkins in a special election runoff to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Rep. Nathan Deal.
The following fact sheet details Club for Growth PAC and Club for Growth members’ efforts in these two races:
IN SUPPORT OF SHARRON ANGLE, NEVADA SENATE GOP PRIMARY:
Club for Growth member contributions $153,056
Club for Growth PAC TV advertising (ad here) $415,105
Club for Growth PAC mail $60,000
TOTAL $628,161
IN SUPPORT OF TOM GRAVES, GEORGIA NINTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION
Club for Growth member contributions $219,109
Club for Growth PAC TV advertising (ad here) $77,821
Club for Growth PAC mail $36,000
TOTAL $332,930
TOTAL FOR NV-SEN AND GA-09 $961,019
###
Angle faces several opponents in the Nevada GOP primary, all seeking to take on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in November. Meanwhile, Graves faces off against Lee Hawkins in a special election runoff to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Rep. Nathan Deal.
The following fact sheet details Club for Growth PAC and Club for Growth members’ efforts in these two races:
IN SUPPORT OF SHARRON ANGLE, NEVADA SENATE GOP PRIMARY:
Club for Growth member contributions $153,056
Club for Growth PAC TV advertising (ad here) $415,105
Club for Growth PAC mail $60,000
TOTAL $628,161
IN SUPPORT OF TOM GRAVES, GEORGIA NINTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION
Club for Growth member contributions $219,109
Club for Growth PAC TV advertising (ad here) $77,821
Club for Growth PAC mail $36,000
TOTAL $332,930
TOTAL FOR NV-SEN AND GA-09 $961,019
###
PAID FOR BY CLUB FOR GROWTH PAC AND NOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATE'S COMMITTEE. 202-955-5500.
06/04/2010
On Bailout for Bureaucrats, SC-03 Candidates Show Their True Colors
Link to Article: http://www.clubforgrowth.org/perm/pr/?postID=736
WASHINGTON – Both Jeff Duncan and Rex Rice showed their true colors yesterday, as the South Carolina House of Representatives ratcheted up spending for House and Senate offices, while cutting programs elsewhere in the budget. Duncan stood with taxpayers and voted no on the political power grab, and Rice stood for big government, and voted yes.
“Five days before Republicans in the third district choose their congressional nominee, Jeff Duncan has shown why he should be sent to Washington, and Rex Rice has shown why he shouldn’t,” said Club for Growth President Chris Chocola.
“With too many South Carolina families out of work, Rex Rice voted to take a few extra million of those families’ dollars so he and his big government friends can spend it on themselves and their offices. Meanwhile, Jeff Duncan once again proved his mettle as a champion of economic freedom, limited government, and political accountability.”
“Anyone still wondering what the difference is between Rex Rice and Jeff Duncan can stop. Rex Rice is a politician who believes in growing government. Jeff Duncan is a fiscal conservative who believes in shrinking government and growing the economy.”
Yesterday, the South Carolina House passed the 2010-2011 budget, which increased the legislature’s operating budgets by $5,363,581. The recorded vote – including Rice’s “yes” and Duncan’s “no” – can be seen here.
###
“Five days before Republicans in the third district choose their congressional nominee, Jeff Duncan has shown why he should be sent to Washington, and Rex Rice has shown why he shouldn’t,” said Club for Growth President Chris Chocola.
“With too many South Carolina families out of work, Rex Rice voted to take a few extra million of those families’ dollars so he and his big government friends can spend it on themselves and their offices. Meanwhile, Jeff Duncan once again proved his mettle as a champion of economic freedom, limited government, and political accountability.”
“Anyone still wondering what the difference is between Rex Rice and Jeff Duncan can stop. Rex Rice is a politician who believes in growing government. Jeff Duncan is a fiscal conservative who believes in shrinking government and growing the economy.”
Yesterday, the South Carolina House passed the 2010-2011 budget, which increased the legislature’s operating budgets by $5,363,581. The recorded vote – including Rice’s “yes” and Duncan’s “no” – can be seen here.
###
PAID FOR BY CLUB FOR GROWTH PAC AND NOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATE'S COMMITTEE. 202-955-5500.
05/26/2010
New Poll Shows Commanding Lead for Tim Scott in SC-01
Link to Article: http://www.clubforgrowth.org/perm/pr/?postID=735
WASHINGTON – The Club for Growth today released the following memorandum from Adam Geller, CEO of National Research Inc., about the findings of a new poll conducted in South Carolina’s first congressional district.
TO: THE CLUB FOR GROWTH
FROM: ADAM GELLER
RE: SURVEY RESULTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1
DATE: MAY 26, 2010
Tim Scott holds a very strong lead over his opponents in the multi candidate primary in the First congressional district. His image rating is also better than those of his opponents and he leads among those surveyed who have a favorable opinion of competing candidates. Finally, Scott is far ahead in scenarios that tested head-to- head runoff ballots against two of Scott’s opponents.
Specific findings:
· Tim Scott is winning three times as many votes as his closest competitor. In the multi-candidate ballot, Scott wins 30%, followed by Carroll Campbell III (10%); Paul Thurmond (9%); Clark Parker (9%); Larry Kobrovsky (8%); W. Stovall White (6%); Mark Lutz (4%); Ken Glasson (2%) and Katherine Jenrette (2%).
· Tim Scott has a better favorable rating than his competitors. Scott’s image is a very strong 53% favorable/5% unfavorable. On the other hand, Carroll Campbell’s image is 48%-11% and Paul Thurmond’s is 34%-10%. Among the 48% with a favorable opinion of Campbell, Scott leads 29% to 17% for Campbell. Among the 34% with a favorable opinion of Thurmond, Scott leads 29% to 24% for Thurmond. This bodes very well for Scott in a potential runoff against either candidate.
· Tim Scott has a very large lead in the two run-off scenarios tested in the poll. Scott leads Campbell 53%-28% in a one-on-one matchup and he leads Thurmond 55%-19% in the other.
The Bottom Line: It is difficult for even a popular candidate like Tim Scott to achieve 50% in a crowded primary like this one. But Scott is well positioned to win the primary, and, should a run-off be necessary, appears to be the strong favorite to win the GOP nomination.
National Research Inc. conducted a telephone survey of 300 likely Republican primary voters in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District on May 23-24, 2010. The survey has a margin of error of +/- 5.66% in 95 out of 100 cases.
###
TO: THE CLUB FOR GROWTH
FROM: ADAM GELLER
RE: SURVEY RESULTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1
DATE: MAY 26, 2010
Tim Scott holds a very strong lead over his opponents in the multi candidate primary in the First congressional district. His image rating is also better than those of his opponents and he leads among those surveyed who have a favorable opinion of competing candidates. Finally, Scott is far ahead in scenarios that tested head-to- head runoff ballots against two of Scott’s opponents.
Specific findings:
· Tim Scott is winning three times as many votes as his closest competitor. In the multi-candidate ballot, Scott wins 30%, followed by Carroll Campbell III (10%); Paul Thurmond (9%); Clark Parker (9%); Larry Kobrovsky (8%); W. Stovall White (6%); Mark Lutz (4%); Ken Glasson (2%) and Katherine Jenrette (2%).
· Tim Scott has a better favorable rating than his competitors. Scott’s image is a very strong 53% favorable/5% unfavorable. On the other hand, Carroll Campbell’s image is 48%-11% and Paul Thurmond’s is 34%-10%. Among the 48% with a favorable opinion of Campbell, Scott leads 29% to 17% for Campbell. Among the 34% with a favorable opinion of Thurmond, Scott leads 29% to 24% for Thurmond. This bodes very well for Scott in a potential runoff against either candidate.
· Tim Scott has a very large lead in the two run-off scenarios tested in the poll. Scott leads Campbell 53%-28% in a one-on-one matchup and he leads Thurmond 55%-19% in the other.
The Bottom Line: It is difficult for even a popular candidate like Tim Scott to achieve 50% in a crowded primary like this one. But Scott is well positioned to win the primary, and, should a run-off be necessary, appears to be the strong favorite to win the GOP nomination.
National Research Inc. conducted a telephone survey of 300 likely Republican primary voters in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District on May 23-24, 2010. The survey has a margin of error of +/- 5.66% in 95 out of 100 cases.
###
05/19/2010
Club for Growth PAC Endorses Sharron Angle for U.S. Senate
Link to Article: http://www.clubforgrowth.org/perm/pr/?postID=733
WASHINGTON – Club for Growth PAC today announced its endorsement of former state Assemblywoman Sharron Angle in the U.S. Senate race in Nevada.
“Sharron Angle is everything a pro-growth, limited-government, economic conservative could ask for, and everything Washington and the country need right now,” said Club President Chris Chocola. “She was the undisputed fiscal conservative leader in the Nevada State Assembly, and she has the courage and skill to step into the same role in the U.S. Senate. Sharron Angle is the true economic conservative in the Nevada Senate race, a candid, common-sense leader with the courage to stand up against liberal spenders in both parties.”
“Sharron is Harry Reid’s worst nightmare, and Nevada’s best hope. Her courageous, honest style and principled leadership will do more good in six years than Reid’s corrupt backroom deals and trillion-dollar boondoggles could in a lifetime.”
Angle is the 12th candidate Club for Growth PAC has endorsed in the 2010 election cycle. She joins Senators Jim DeMint (S.C.) and Tom Coburn (Okla.), Senate candidates Marco Rubio (Fla.) and Pat Toomey (Pa.), and House candidates Kevin Calvey (OK-05), Tom Graves (GA-09), Tim Huelskamp (KS-01), Mike Pompeo (KS-04), Robin Smith (TN-03), Jeff Duncan (SC-03), and Tim Scott (SC-01).
###
“Sharron Angle is everything a pro-growth, limited-government, economic conservative could ask for, and everything Washington and the country need right now,” said Club President Chris Chocola. “She was the undisputed fiscal conservative leader in the Nevada State Assembly, and she has the courage and skill to step into the same role in the U.S. Senate. Sharron Angle is the true economic conservative in the Nevada Senate race, a candid, common-sense leader with the courage to stand up against liberal spenders in both parties.”
“Sharron is Harry Reid’s worst nightmare, and Nevada’s best hope. Her courageous, honest style and principled leadership will do more good in six years than Reid’s corrupt backroom deals and trillion-dollar boondoggles could in a lifetime.”
Angle is the 12th candidate Club for Growth PAC has endorsed in the 2010 election cycle. She joins Senators Jim DeMint (S.C.) and Tom Coburn (Okla.), Senate candidates Marco Rubio (Fla.) and Pat Toomey (Pa.), and House candidates Kevin Calvey (OK-05), Tom Graves (GA-09), Tim Huelskamp (KS-01), Mike Pompeo (KS-04), Robin Smith (TN-03), Jeff Duncan (SC-03), and Tim Scott (SC-01).
###
PAID FOR BY CLUB FOR GROWTH PAC AND NOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATE'S COMMITTEE. 202-955-5500.
