2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Rick Santorum South Carolina Schedule January 15-17, 2012 *Updated

SANTORUM PUBLIC SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY 15 - 17

Please Note Additional Events, Time And Venue Changes 
Mt. Pleasant, SC - Republican Presidential candidate Rick Santorum will continue his South Carolina campaign swing Saturday, January 14. All times are local.

Sunday, January 15:

9:30am ET: Senator Santorum will address the Faith & Freedom/South Carolina Republican Party prayer breakfast in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Location:

Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Grand Ball Room
2101 North Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC

3:00pm ET: Senator Santorum will hold a "Faith, Family and Freedom" Town Hall in Florence, SC.

Location:

Percy & Willies
2401 David H. McCloud Boulevard
Florence, SC

Monday, January 16:

7:30am ET: Senator Santorum will hold a "Faith, Family and Freedom" Town Hall in Columbia, SC.

Location:

Lizzard's Thicket
818 Elmwood Avenue
Columbia, SC

9:30am ET: Senator Santorum will appear on the Laura Ingraham Nationally Syndicated Radio Show.

3:05pm ET: Senator Santorum will address the South Carolina Tea Party Convention in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Location:

Springmaid Beach Resort
3200 South Ocean Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC

4:15pm ET: Senator Santorum will address the Faith & Freedom Coalition in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Location:

Myrtle Beach Convention Center
2101 North Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC

9:00pm ET: Senator Santorum will participate in the FOX News Republican Presidential Debate in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Location:

Myrtle Beach Convention Center
2101 North Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC

11:00pm ET: Senator Santorum will appear on "Hannity" on FOX News.

Tuesday, January 17:

8:30am ET: Senator Santorum will hold a press conference aboard the USS Yorktown in Charleston, SC.

Location:

USS Yorktown
40 Patriots Point Road
Charleston, SC

9:00am ET: Senator Santorum will hold a "Faith, Family and Freedom" National Security Town Hall with General William Boykin on the USS Yorktown in Charleston, SC.

Location:

USS Yorktown
40 Patriots Point Road
Charleston, SC

11:30am ET: Senator Santorum will address the Aiken Republican Club in Aiken, SC.

Location:

Newberry Hall
117 Newberry Street
Aiken, SC

1:00pm ET: Senator Santorum will appear on "America Live with Megyn Kelly" on FOX News.

2:00pm ET: Senator Santorum will hold a "Faith, Family and Freedom" Town Hall in Lexington, SC.

Location:

The Flight Deck
109A Old Chapin Road
Lexington, SC

5:45pm ET: Senator Santorum will participate in the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce & BIPEC 2012 Republican Presidential Candidate Forum in Columbia, SC.

Location:

Columbia Marriott
1200 Hampton Street
Columbia, SC

8:00pm ET: Senator Santorum will hold a campaign rally in Anderson, SC.

Location:

Fuddruckers
100 Destination Boulevard
Anderson, SC

Reuters/Ipsos South Carolina Poll: Romney 37% Paul 16% Santorum 16% Gingrich 12%

Reuters/Ipsos South Carolina Poll: Romney 37% Paul 16% Santorum 16% Gingrich 12%

The poll showed 37 percent of South Carolina Republican voters back Romney. Congressman Ron Paul and former Senator Rick Santorum tied for second place with 16 percent support.

Gingrich, a former speaker of the House of Representatives, ... was in fourth place at 12 percent in the Reuters/Ipsos poll.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/14/us-usa-campaign-poll-idUSTRE80D0U420120114

National Conservative Leaders Endorse Rick Santorum for President

NATIONAL CONSERVATIVE LEADERS COALESCE BEHIND SANTORUM
 
Mt. Pleasant, SC - Today in Texas, national conservative leaders united behind the candidacy of Republican Presidential candidate Rick Santorum. Rick Santorum made the following statement in response to the outpouring support.

Rick Santorum said: "This is an endorsement that was coveted by every campaign, and I am deeply honored by their support - it is a great day for our campaign. The process has worked, the voters have gotten a chance to hear from every candidate and explore their records. This endorsement is another indication that it is time to coalesce behind the full spectrum conservative in this race who will fight for their values and won't waiver when times get tough. Now is the time to stop a moderate from becoming our Party's nominee and to unite behind the one candidate who draws the sharpest contrasts with Barack Obama. I am thankful for this outpouring of support and for the momentum that is building behind our candidacy. Together, in the Fall, we can defeat Barack Obama and restore America."

South Carolina State Senator Chip Campsen (R-Charleston) Endorses Rick Santorum for President

CONSERVATIVE PALMETTO STATE SENATOR CHIP CAMPSEN JOINS THE FIGHT WITH SANTORUM
 
Mt. Pleasant, SC - The Rick Santorum for President campaign is proud to announce that South Carolina State Senator Chip Campsen (R-Charleston) has endorsed Rick Santorum for President.

State Senator Chip Campsen said: "For much of this primary, I was like most South Carolinians. I watched the process and looked for the conservative alternative to Governor Romney who would be the best standard-bearer for our party and our nation. As the campaign has progressed, it became clearer and clearer that the candidate who stands head-and-shoulders above the rest is Rick Santorum. Rick Santorum understands the foundational principles that make our nation great and will fight each day to preserve America's founding principles."

Rick Santorum said: "I am thrilled to receive Chip's endorsement. He is a true conservative leader in South Carolina and his vote of confidence today is a terrific boon to our campaign just a week before the First-in-the-South primary. I am looking forward to working with Chip to galvanize our support in the Lowcountry, and win the South Carolina primary."

In his endorsement, State Senator Campsen agreed with conservative nationally syndicated columnist Charles Krauthammer who called Santorum "the first challenger (to Governor Romney) to be plausibly presidential: knowledgeable, articulate, experienced, and of stable character."

Mitt Romney Attends South Carolina Faith and Freedom Coalition Presidential Kick-Off and Participates in FOX News/SC GOP/Wall Street Journal Debate on Monday, January 16, 2012

Mitt Romney Attends South Carolina Faith and Freedom Coalition Presidential Kick-Off and Participates in FOX News/SC GOP/Wall Street Journal Debate

Boston, MA – On Monday, Mitt Romney will attend the South Carolina Faith and Freedom Coalition Presidential Kick-Off in Myrtle Beach and will participate in the FOX News/South Carolina GOP/Wall Street Journal Debate.
 
Monday, January 16, 2012

Event: Mitt Romney Attends South Carolina Faith and Freedom Coalition Presidential Kick-Off

When: 3:00 PM EST

Location:                 

Myrtle Beach Convention Center
2101 North Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Event: Mitt Romney Participates in FOX News/South Carolina GOP/Wall Street Journal Debate

When: 9:00 PM EST

Location:                 

Myrtle Beach Convention Center
2101 North Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Rick Perry South Carolina Schedule January 14-20, 2012 *Updated

Rick Perry South Carolina Schedule Saturday, Jan. 14 - Friday, Jan. 20

As Gov. Perry continues his campaign tour across the state of South Carolina, please see an updated schedule of events below.

*NOTE: Event details are subject to updates; All events listed in Eastern.

Saturday, Jan. 14

9:00 a.m. - Mount Pleasant, S.C.

Meet and Greet

Page's Okra Grill
302 Coleman Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

12:00 p.m. - Charleston, S.C.

Huckabee Forum

College of Charleston
Sottile Theatre
44 George Street
Charleston, SC 29401

3:00 p.m. - Georgetown, S.C.

Main Street Walk

Rice Museum
637 Front Street
Georgetown, SC 29440

*NOTE: The walk will begin at The Rice Museum.

Sunday, Jan. 15

8:30 a.m. - Myrtle Beach, S.C.

South Carolina GOP Faith and Freedom Coalition Prayer Breakfast

Sheraton Convention Center
Grand Ballroom
2101 North Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Monday, Jan. 16

11:00 a.m. - Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Café Moms Townhall Meeting hosted by Frank Luntz and Lindsay Ferrier

Fresh Brewed Coffee House
933 Broadway Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

9:00 p.m. - Myrtle Beach, S.C.

FOX News Debate

Myrtle Beach Convention Center
2101 North Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Tuesday, Jan. 17

9:30 a.m. - Murrells Inlet, S.C.

Townhall Meeting

VFW
4359 Highway 17
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

5:00 p.m. - Columbia, S.C.

BIPEC Forum

The Marriot
1200 Hampton Street
Columbia, SC 29201

8:00 p.m. - Greenville, S.C.

The Response

TD Convention Center
1 Exposition Drive
Greenville, SC 29607

*NOTE: The event begins at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 18

11:30 a.m. - Greer, S.C.

Main Street Walk

Wild Ace Pizza
109 Trade Street
Greer, SC 29651

12:30 p.m. - Greer, S.C.

Meet and Greet

Southern Thymes
219 Trade Street
Greer, SC 29651

7:00 p.m. - Greenville, S.C.

Personhood USA's Presidential Pro-Life Forum

Hilton Hotel
45 West Orchard Park Drive
Greenville, SC 29615

Thursday, Jan. 19

8:00 p.m. - Charleston, S.C.

CNN/SRLC Debate

North Charleston Coliseum
5001 Coliseum Drive
North Charleston, SC 29418

Friday, Jan. 20

12:00 p.m. - Lexington, S.C.

Meet and Greet

Hudson's Smokehouse
4952 Sunset Boulevard
Lexington, SC 29072

4:30 p.m. - Spartanburg, S.C.

Meet and Greet

Wade's Restaurant
1000 North Pine Street
Spartanburg, SC 29303

Jon Huntsman for President South Carolina Schedule For January 15-16, 2012

Jon Huntsman for President Announces Schedule Details For January 15 - January 16

Columbia, SC – Jon Huntsman for President today announced the following events for Gov. Huntsman on Sunday, January 15 and Monday, January 16.

Sunday, January 15

     11:45 am – Lunch at Virginia’s on King
                        412 King Street
                        Charleston, SC
                        *No media avail. Photo op only*

Monday, January 16

     11:00 a.m. – Governor Huntsman will give speech on trust and the broken
                          politics of Washington, DC
                          Myrtle Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau
                          1200 North Oak Street, Myrtle Beach

     3:00 pm – Participate in focus group with Frank Luntz and cafemom.com
                      Fresh Brewed Coffee House
                      933 Broadway Street, Myrtle Beach

     9:00 pm – FOX / SCGOP Debate
                      Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Jon Huntsman for President Announces Revised Schedule Details For January 16
Columbia, SC – Jon Huntsman for President today released the following revised schedule for Gov. Huntsman on Monday, January 16.

Monday, January 16

     11:00 a.m. – Governor Huntsman Will Deliver Remarks
                            Myrtle Beach Convention Center
                            Room 202
                            2101 N Oak St  Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

     *3:00 pm and 9:00 pm events have been removed from the schedule.

Mitt Romney Announces Support Of South Carolina State Representative Murrell Smith

MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE REPRESENTATIVE MURRELL SMITH

Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today announced the support of South Carolina State Representative Murrell Smith.

“I’m proud to have Murrell’s support,” said Mitt Romney. “Like me, Murrell believes our country needs to empower, not hamper, small businesses and entrepreneurs to give our country lasting economic growth. I look forward to working with Murrell in the months to come to spread this message to all South Carolinians.”

“President Obama’s time in office has been a historic failure,” said State Representative Murrell Smith. “Our country cannot afford four more years of the same policies of higher taxes, reckless spending, and a disastrous healthcare law. Mitt Romney is a conservative businessman who spent his life in the real economy. He knows how to turn our country around and create jobs for the middle class. I urge all South Carolinians that want to change the direction of the country to join me in supporting Mitt Romney.”

Background On Murrell Smith:

Murrell Smith Has Served In The South Carolina House Of Representatives Since 2000. He is a member of the Ways and Means Committee and Chairman of the Health and Human Services Subcommittee. He recently received the business advocate award from the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and was named a taxpayer hero by the South Carolina Club for Growth.

‘LDS for Ron Paul’ Welcomes Endorsement of Utah Republican Liberty Caucus Chair

‘LDS for Ron Paul’ Welcomes Endorsement of Utah Republican Liberty Caucus Chair
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints notables continue to support Paul campaign

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul was endorsed today by Darcy Van Orden, chair of the Utah Republican Liberty Caucus.
 
As a function of today’s announcement, Ms. Van Orden joins prominent author and chair of the Utah Tenth Amendment Center, Connor Boyack, in serving on the national advisory board for the “Latter-day Saints for Ron Paul” nationwide coalition.
 
“If there was ever a time in our nation’s history to make a change in the trajectory of America, that time is now and the candidate to do it is Ron Paul.  He is the only candidate who can roll back the unrestrained growth in the federal government, returning our nation to liberty and prosperity.  Dr. Paul is a statesman who has inspired me to study the time-honored principles of freedom and recognize how great this nation can be once again as we embrace the Constitution, free markets, sound money, a strong national defense, and ending the Federal Reserve,” Ms. Van Orden said in a statement to the Paul camp.
 
Ms. Van Orden is an activist functioning as an advocate for states’ rights and individual liberty.  She builds dialogue and assembles coalitions in support of pro-liberty candidates and legislation.  Her work has been featured in The New York Times among other prominent publications, she appears on a weekly radio program, and she offers political commentary on ABC 4’s Good Morning Utah.
 
Aside from Mr. Boyack’s endorsement, today’s news follows a Nevada campaign operation announcement for the “Latter-day Saints for Ron Paul” nationwide coalition.  All such announcements help present Ron Paul as the conservative alternative to Mitt Romney and demonstrate that no presidential candidate has a monopoly on this crucial western states voter segment.

Ron Paul Endorsed by Leesville-area Christian Pastor in South Carolina

Ron Paul Endorsed by Leesville-area Christian Pastor
Rev. Leo Senn of Lexington County says Dr. Paul’s “approach to Constitutional government is consistent with Christian beliefs.”

COLUMBIA, SC – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul was endorsed today by the Rev. Leo Senn, Sr. Pastor of Pine Grove Baptist Church, located in Leesville.
 
In making his endorsement, Rev. Senn mentioned he was doing so as a private citizen and not on behalf of Pine Grove Baptist Church or its congregants.
 
“I have decided to support the Ron Paul campaign because I believe that he is the true Constitutional candidate and his approach to Constitutional government is consistent with Christian beliefs.  Although having been in the Congress for several election cycles, Ron Paul is not a typical member of the ‘old boys’ club’ and stands fast on his convictions.  Dr. Paul’s statements are clear and leave no doubt as to his positions – in other words, he does not speak with double meanings as other politicians seem to do,” said Rev. Senn.
 
“Dr. Paul also recognizes clearly that the current course we are on as a nation – unless changed – will eventually serve to destroy this nation.  A return to the principles of the Constitution is clearly needed and I stand with Dr. Paul in his effort to change those policies that only serve to restrict individual speech and freedom.  Dr. Paul and his son U.S. Sen. Rand Paul are precisely the kind of patriots we need at this crucial hour,” added Rev. Senn.
 
Rev. Senn authored The Broken Promise (Greenville Press 1969) and the Layman’s Bible Commentary series, and more than 40 books and booklets.  He also served honorably in the U.S. Army from October 1959 to January 1969.
 
“We’re grateful to receive the endorsement of Rev. Senn, as his endorsement and others like it will contribute to a strong top-three showing in the January 21st primary,” said Mike Vasovski, South Carolina State Chairman for the Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign.