Tag Archives: Nikki Haley

The Funniest Opposition Research in the History of Politics

Posted on December 14, 2012 at 9:32 am by Bob Cesca

Nikki Haley released her oppo research against Stephen Colbert. I’m positive it was intended as a joke, but holy hell it’s hilarious stuff. ‘Stephen Colbert Claimed He Would “Stumble Around Columbia, The Capital, Like, Pantless With A Bottle Of Jack … Continue reading →

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South Carolina is the Reigning Crazy Capital

Posted on July 12, 2012 at 3:34 pm by Bob Cesca

My Wednesday column was an attempt to remind myself that Arizona isn’t alone in the Cuckoo’s Nest: Arizona has been such a hotbed of wingnuttery and ignorance lately that it’s easy to forget about the almost-as-backwards-and-ridiculous state of South Carolina. … Continue reading →

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Believin’ in America

Posted on July 10, 2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – RJ Matson In other news, President Obama directed HHS to begin offering federal health insurance plans to seasonal fire fighters today. Also — Governor Nikki Haley vetoed funds for sexual assault and domestic violence prevention today. Why? Just … Continue reading →

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24 Hour News

Posted on March 29, 2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Rick McKee In other news, rumors are swirling that South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley may soon face indictment for tax fraud. Yesterday, Palmetto Public Record exclusively reported that the Internal Revenue Service has been investigating since March of … Continue reading →

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Wasteful Spending!

Posted on January 30, 2012 at 6:40 pm by JM Ashby

No, this isn’t a story about the federal budget. It’s a story about the Republican governor of South Carolina, Nikki Haley, hiring a 500 dollar an hour attorney to defend the state’s voter ID law which the Department of Justice … Continue reading →

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Selecting a Candidate

Posted on November 18, 2011 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Dave Granlund In other news, a major Republican donor filed a lawsuit today in South Carolina accusing Governor Nikki Haley of illegally lobbying while serving as a lawmaker, failing to disclose income in excess of 150,000 dollars that … Continue reading →

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I So Want Drug Testing

Posted on September 9, 2011 at 6:45 pm by JM Ashby

Governor Nikki Haley of South Carolina is taking a page out of the Governor Gollum Rick Scott playbook, seeking to kick drug test people who are already down. Something which she has deeply desired since the day she took office, … Continue reading →

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The Republican War on The Arts

Posted on May 19, 2011 at 11:06 am by Bob Cesca

The Republicans are trying to kill funding for the arts. Like always. ThinkProgress: KANSAS: The most pitched battles are in Kansas, where in February, Gov. Sam Brownback signed an executive order dismantling the Kansas Arts Commission to make way for … Continue reading →

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