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February 6, 2010
McMaster attacks Rex economic proposal, takes thousands from big tobacco
On Friday, Republican Henry McMaster launched an assault on a plan put forward by Jim Rex to increase the state’s cigarette tax to the national average – a plan that would infuse hundreds of millions of dollars into South Carolina’s economy, creating and preserving badly needed jobs. Meanwhile, McMaster has taken thousands of dollars from big tobacco companies in his bid to become South Carolina’s governor. -
November 2, 2009
Rex to launch statewide Turnaround Tour today
State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex, the frontrunner in the Democratic race for Governor, will hold a news conference today to launch a statewide Turnaround Tour that will focus on the issue of improving South Carolina’s image. During the news conference, he will unveil a newly redesigned RV that he will use to travel the state during the campaign. -
October 28, 2009
Rex holds substantial lead in race for Governor
The campaign of State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex today released poll results showing Rex with a double-digit lead over his closest Democratic primary competitor in the race for Governor. Subsequently, Rex holds a commanding lead in runoff scenarios that would take place two weeks later, provided no candidate exceeds fifty percent in the first round of voting in next June’s Democratic primary. -
September 16, 2009
Jim Rex announces gubernatorial candidacy
State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex joined the race for governor on Tuesday, saying he aims to be a "turnaround governor" who will improve the state's image, economy and education system. -
September 15, 2009
Rex announces campaign for Governor
"It's time for a turnaround," says Rex as he enters the 2010 Democratic Primary race for Governor. -
September 15, 2009
Rex: It's time for a turnaround governor
South Carolina needs a new direction. Our current leadership has failed, and the petty bickering, extreme partisanship and seemingly endless distractions have crippled our state government, which right now delivers way too little for what it spends. -
September 15, 2009
S.C. Education Superintendent Rex announces bid for governor
State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex announced his candidacy for governor Tuesday morning in Florence. -
September 4, 2009
Swing State Project calls Rex dems strongest candidate
Here's a tea leaf that Jim Rex, who'd be the Dems's strongest candidate, seems likely to get in the gubernatorial race. In the midst of touring the state and raising money, he says he won't run for another term as Superintendent of Education. -
September 2, 2009
Rex talking the talk of governor candidate
Jim Rex, state superintendent of education, says he'll make a decision soon about whether or not he'll make a bid to become South Carolina's next governor. -
September 1, 2009
Rex right choice for governor
Your recent editorial criticizing Education Superintendent Jim Rex for considering a run for Governor while serving in his current office is off the mark. In fact, running for governor is the single most important service Dr. Rex could offer to the people of South Carolina. -
August 27, 2009
Educator for governor
Finally, we have some good news in our state of South Carolina. Imagine having a governor who is an educator. Imagine having a state license plate that declares South Carolina as the education state.Category: Letters to the Editor | Read More
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August 20, 2009
Ketner wants Rex in governor's race
Charleston businesswoman and former 1st Congressional District hopeful Linda Ketner has urged state Superintendent of Education Jim Rex to run for governor next year. -
August 6, 2009
Rex moves toward run for governor
State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex will move closer today to a gubernatorial run when he files paperwork with the State Ethics Commission that will allow him to raise money for the 2010 race.
