Tuesday, June 8, 2010
ELECTION DAY!!! Polls are open 7AM-7PM.
Easley, S.C.
Collins for Congress will celebrate at Michael's Pizzeria on Main Street in Easley. Polls close at 7PM. We will be there watching the results come in.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Clemson, S.C.
I participated in The League of Women Voters forum held at the Jim Self Center Auditorium at the Strom Thurmond Institute from 7PM-9PM.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Greenwood, S.C.
I was interviewed on WLMA from 9AM-10AM.
Day #184 of our door-to-door campaign.
Monday, May 30, 2010
Batesburg, S.C.
Day #183 of our door-to-door campaign.
Sunday, May 29, 2010
Aiken, S.C.
Day #182 of our door-to-door campaign.
Saturday, May 28, 2010
Aiken, S.C.
Day #181 of our door-to-door campaign.
Friday, May 27, 2010
Aiken, S.C.
Day #180 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, May 26, 2010
Laurens, S.C.
I attended Laurens County Chamber of Commerce meeting.
McCormick, S.C.
I attended McCormick Co. GOP candidate forum.
Wednesday, May 25, 2010
Anderson, S.C.
Day #179 of our door-to-door campaign.
Tuesday, May 24, 2010
Interviewed by Rick Driver on WAIM.
Day #178 of our door-to-door campaign.
Monday, May 23, 2010
Anderson, S.C.
I participated in Anderson County Republican Women's forum.
Day #177 of our door-to-door campaign.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Sandy Springs, S.C.
Day #176 of our door-to-door campaign.
Friday, May 21, 2010
West Union, S.C.
Day #175 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Liberty, S.C.
I participated in Pickens County GOP's debate held in Liberty.
Day #174 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
WYFF News Channel 4 aired a 4 minute segment on our campaign.
Seneca, S.C.
I attended the Oconee Alliance meeting.
Williamston, S.C.
Day #170 of our door-to-door campaign.
Powdersville, S.C.
Anderson Co. GOP stump meeting at 6pm.
Anderson, S.C.
Anderson Co. TEA party debate at 7pm.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Williamston, S.C.
Day #169 of our door-to-door campaign.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Pickens, S.C.
Day #168 of our door-to-door campaign.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Powdersville, S.C.
I spoke to the Powdersville TEA party.
Day #167 of our door-to-door campaign.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Aiken, S.C.
Day #166 of our door-to-door campaign.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Aiken, S.C.
Day #165 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Aiken, S.C.
Day #164 of our door-to-door campaign.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Aiken, S.C.
Day #163 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Saluda, S.C.
I attended the Saluda Co. GOP meet and greet.
Leesville, S.C.
Day #162 of our door-to-door campaign.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Greenwood, S.C.
Day #163 of our door-to-door campaign.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Calhoun Falls, S.C.
Day #160 of our door-to-door campaign.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Pelzer, S.C.
Day #159 of our door-to-door campaign.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Pelzer, S.C.
Day #158 of our door-to-door campaign.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Gray Court, S.C.
Day #157 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
I participated in the S.C. Farm Bureau debate in Greenwood, S.C.
Day #156 of our door-to-door campaign.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Greenwood, S.C.
We held a meet-and-greet at the Amish Oven restaurant. Thank you Rick Manley.
Day #155 of our door-to-door campaign.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Laurens, S.C.
Day #154 of our door-to-door campaign.
I attended the Laurens Tea Party meeting.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Seneca, S.C.
Day #153 of our door-to-door campaign.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Dacusville, S.C.
Day #152 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Aiken, S.C.
I participated in Aiken Co. GOP's debate.
Day #151 of our door-to-door campaign.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
I spoke to Easley's Professional Network at Fatz.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
I participated in Anderson Co. GOP's debate.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Day #143 of our door-to-door campaign.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Belton, S.C.
Day #142 of our door-to-door campaign.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Pendleton, S.C.
Day #141 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
I participated in a radio interview on The Conservative Show.
Anderson, S.C.
Day #140 of our door-to-door campaign.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Anderson, S.C.
Day #139 of our door-to-door campaign.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Anderson, S.C.
Day #138 of our door-to-door campaign.
Monday, March 29, 2010
I attended Anderson Co. GOP's Bronze Elephant dinner with Sen. Jim DeMint as the keynote speaker.
Laurens, S.C.
Day #137 of our door-to-door campaign.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Saluda, S.C.
Day #136 of our door-to-door campaign.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Pickens, S.C.
Day #135 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
I attended Powdersville Chamber of Commerce lunch.
Greenwood, S.C.
Day #134 of our door-to-door campaign.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Anderson, S.C.
Day #133 of our door-to-door campaign.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Anderson, S.C.
Day #132 of our door-to-door campaign.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Piedmont, S.C.
Day #131 of our door-to-door campaign.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
I attended Easley Junior Women Club's Casino Night.
Pendleton, S.C.
Day #130 of our door-to-door campaign.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Greenwood, S.C.
Day #129 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
I attended the Pickens Co. BSA fundraiser in Easley, S.C.
Pickens, S.C.
Day #128 of our door-to-door campaign.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Seneca, S.C.
Day #127 of our door-to-door campaign.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Pickens, S.C.
Day #126 of our door-to-door campaign.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Ninety Six, S.C.
Day #125 of our door-to-door campaign.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Pickens, S.C.
Day #124 of our door-to-door campaign.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Honea Path, S.C.
Day #123 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Westminster, S.C.
Day #122 of our door-to-door campaign.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Day #121 of our door-to-door campaign.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Day #120 of our door-to-door campaign.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Day #119 of our door-to-door campaign.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Day #118 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
McCormick, S.C.
McCormick County GOP is hosting our first Congressional Candidate Debate. The debate will be held at 101 Village Drive, McCormick 29835, and will begin at 6:30PM.
Day #117 of our door-to-door campaign.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Greenwood, S.C.
Day #116 of our door-to-door campaign.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Day # 115 of our door-to-door campaign.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Centerville, S.C.
Day #114 of our door-to-door campaign.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Iva, S.C.
Day #113 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
McCormick, S.C.
Day #112 of our door-to-door campaign.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Westminster, S.C.
Day #111 of our door-to-door campaign.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Easley, S.C.
I held a town hall at Michael's Pizzeria on Main Street. Thank you Michael's Pizzeria and all those who attended.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Day #110 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Day #109 of our door-to-door campaign.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
I was on "Upstate Facts and Opinions" on 104.9FM.
Day #108 of our door-to-door campaign.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Day #107 of our door-to-door campaign.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Aiken, S.C.
I will participate in a Third Congressional District forum in Aiken, S.C. at noon-1pm.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Easley, S.C.
Day #105 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Greenwood, S.C.
We hosted a town hall at the Lander University library.
Day #104 of our door-to-door campaign.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Day #103 of our door-to-door campaign.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
I spoke to Abbeville's City Council
Day #102 of our door-to-door campaign.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Day #101 of our door-to-door campaign.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Abbeville, Aiken, Anderson, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Pickens, Oconee, and Saluda
"Ten Counties on 100th Day" - Neal and campaign volunteers will be spread across the District to commemorate 100 days of door knocking!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Greenwood, S.C.
Day #99 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Anderson, S.C.
Day #98 of our door-to-door campaign.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Greenwood, S.C.
Day #97 of our door-to-door campaign.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Six Mile, S.C.
I spoke to the Six Mile Town Council.
Day #96 of our door-to-door campaign.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Central, S.C.
I spoke to the Central Town Council.
104.9FM
I spoke on the UFO show regarding the new federal budget proposal.
Anderson, S.C.
Day #95 of our door-to-door campaign.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Liberty, S.C.
Day #94 of our door-to-door campaign.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Greenwood, S.C.
Day #93 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Anderson, S.C.
Day #92 of our door-to-door campaign.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Clemson, S.C.
Day #91 of our door-to-door campaign.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Greenwood, S.C.
Day #90 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
I had a great meeting with the Dacusville Business Association.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Easley, S.C.
Day #89 of our door-to-door campaign.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Liberty, S.C.
Day #88 of our door-to-door campaign.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
MLK Day has become a day of national service. I encourage you to volunteer with a non-profit organization, your church, or aid a neighbor today.
I attended Anderson County's GOP meeting.
Day #87 of our door-to-door campaign.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Day #86 of our door-to-door campaign.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Day #85 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Pickens, S.C.
I spoke to the Conservatives of the Upstate in Pickens.
Day #84 of our door-to-door campaign.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Clemson, S.C.
I held a meet and greet from 6:30 - 9pm at the Ramada Inn in Clemson.
I was interviewed by Mickey Plyler on the Rush Hour on 104.9 FM at 7:40 a.m.
Day #83 of our door-to-door campaign.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
I was interviewed by Tiger Jim and Carolina Tom on UFO (Upstate Facts & Opinions) on 104.9 FM at 8:30 p.m.
Day #82 of our door-to-door campaign.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Anderson, S.C.
Day #81 of our door-to-door campaign.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Clemson, S.C.
Day #80 of our door-to-door campaign.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Easley, S.C.
Day #79 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Easley, S.C.
Day #78 of our door-to-door campaign.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Anderson, S.C.
Day #77 of our door-to-door campaign.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Greenwood, S.C.
Day #76 of our door-to-door campaign.
Monday, January 4, 2010
I was interviewed on 103.3FM/1150AM from 8:30-9am. You can listen online at http://www.wsnwradio.com/.
Day #75 of our door-to-door campaign. I was in Walhalla.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Day #74 of our door-to-door campaign in Pickens.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Day #73 of our door-to-door campaign in Anderson.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Day #72 of our door-to-door campaign in Greenwood.
Tuesday, December 29, 2010
Day #71 of our door-to-door campaign in Starr.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Day #70 of our door-to-door campaign.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Day #69 of our door-to-door campaign.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Day #68 of our door-to-door campaign.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Day #67 of our door-to-door campaign.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Day #66 of our door-to-door campaign.
Friday, December 18, 2009
We hosted a meet and greet in Anderson.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
I attended the Aiken County GOP Christmas Party.
Day #65 of our door-to-door campaign.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Day #64 of our door-to-door campaign.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
I served jury duty.
Day #63 of our door-to-door campaign.
Monday, December 14, 2009
I served jury duty.
Day #62 of our door-to-door campaign.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Day #61 of our door-to-door campaign.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Day #60 of our door-to-door campaign.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Day #59 of our door-to-door campaign.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
I attended the Anderson County GOP Christmas drop-in.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Day #58 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Day #57 of our door-to-door campaign.
Pickens County Comprehensive Plan Committee meeting.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
http://www.theknightlynews.com/blog/2009/12/2/an-interview-with-congressional-candidate-neal-collins.html
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Day #56 of our door-to-door campaign.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Day #55 of our door-to-door campaign.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Day #54 of our door-to-door campaign.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Day #53 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Day #52 of our door-to-door campaign.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Day #51 of our door-to-door campaign.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Day #50 of our door-to-door campaign.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Day #49 of our door-to-door campaign.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Day #48 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Liberty, S.C., Rosewood Center, 7 p.m.
I delivered my message of "Responsibility, Recovery and Reform" to the Pickens County GOP.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Seneca, S.C.
We held an Oconee Townhall Meeting.
Day #46 of our door-to-door campaign.
See the article on the Townhall meeting in The Anderson Independent Mail: http://www.independentmail.com/news/2009/nov/17/candidate-calls-fiscal-reform-government/
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Day #45 of our door-to-door campaign.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Greenwood, S.C.
I participated in the Lander University Candidate Forum.
Day #44 of our door-to-door campaign.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
I was interviewed on station 660am, "Christian Worldview Today."
Day #43 of our door-to-door campaign.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
We attended the "You are not Forgotten" bike ride at Richard M. Campbell's Veterans' Nursing Home in Anderson.
Day #42 of our door-to-door campaign.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Collins for Congress attended Balloons Over Anderson, Starr Fall Festival and the FSU vs. Clemson game.
Day #41 of our door-to-door campaign.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Day #40 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
I attended the Clemson Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
Day #39 of our door-to-door campaign.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Day #38 of our door-to-door campaign.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Day #37 of our door-to-door campaign.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
I continued my weekly tour of churches in the district. This week, I attended Trinity Point's Praise Fest.
Day #36 of our door-to-door campaign.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Clemson, S.C.
Campaigning in Clemson on Homecoming weekend. Thanks to Ramada Inn for the support!
Friday, October 29, 2009
Day #34 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, October 28, 2009
Day #33 of our door-to-door campaign.
Wednesday, October 27, 2009
Day #32 of our door-to-door campaign.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Day #31 of our door-to-door campaign.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Day #30 of our door-to-door campaign.
Friday, October 23, 2009
I attended Cheer for Children, a charity event for Prevent Child Abuse Pickens County. Thank you Courtni Nations and Casey Reeves for the invitations and introduction.
Day #29 of our door-to-door campaign.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Day #28 of our door-to-door campaign.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Liberty, S.C.
I introduced myself to the Liberty City Council.
Easley, S.C.
I introduced myself to the Easley City Council.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Six Mile, S.C.
I continued my weekly tour of the churches in the district. In churches, I feel that I can get a pulse on the general mood of the district and what is most pressing to our neighbors. This week, I attended Ridgeland Drive Baptist Church. My dear friend, Tom Jones, delivered a wonderful sermon.
Day #27 of our door-to-door campaign.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Attended Easley GOP Breakfast at Jimmy's Restaurant.
Day #26 of our door-to-door campaign.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Day #25 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Day #24 of our door-to-door campaign.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Day #23 of our door-to-door campaign.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Day #22 of our door-to-door campaign.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Day #21 of our door-to-door campaign.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
I continued my weekly tour of churches in the district. In churches, I feel that I can get a pulse on the general mood of the district and what is most pressing to our neighbors. This week, I attended Enon Baptist Church. Thank you Rev. Willis for your sermon.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Day #20 of our door-to-door campaign.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Day #19 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Day #18 of our door-to-door campaign.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Spartanburg, S.C.
In a continued effort to engage younger people into politics, I spoke to the College Republicans of Converse College.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Clemson, S.C.
In a continued effort to engage younger people into politics, I spoke to the Clemson University College Republicans.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Anderson, S.C.
I continued my weekly tour of churches in the district. In churches, I feel that I can get a pulse on the general mood of the district and what is most pressing to our neighbors. This week, I attended Oakwood Baptist Church. It was a wonderful homecoming week.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Liberty, S.C.
Day #17 of our door-to-door campaign.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Easley, S.C.
Day #16 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Greenwood, S.C.
Day #15 of our door-to-door campaign.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Easley, S.C.
Day #14 of our door-to-door campaign.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Anderson, S.C.
I attended the Anderson County GOP meeting. Ken Ard, candidate for Lt. Governor, and Ashley Landess of the S.C. Policy Council were the speakers.
Greenwood, S.C.
I spoke to the Greenwood County GOP Women. Thank you Jo Ann Burroughs and Greenwood Co. GOP Women for the invitation. Thank you Dr. Gregory Tarasidis for an informative stance on health care reform.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Oconee County
Day #13 of our door-to-door campaign.
Clemson, S.C.
We campaigned at the Boston College vs. Clemson game.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Liberty, S.C.
We campaigned in Liberty, S.C.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Clinton, S.C.
Day #12 of our door-to-door campaign.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Spartanburg, S.C.
In a continued effort to engage younger people into politics, I spoke to the Wofford College Republicans. Thank you Ellen Shrader and Kathryn Teal for the invitation.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Charleston, S.C.
I attended the John McCain/Lindsay Graham townhall meeting at The Citadel.
Charleston, S.C.
In a continued effort to engage younger people into politics, I spoke to the College of Charleston College Republicans. Thank you Katie Moske and the well-attended crowd.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Pickens, S.C.
I continued my weekly tour of churches in the district. In churches, I feel that I can get a pulse on the general mood of the district and what is most pressing to our neighbors. This week, I attended East Pickens Baptist Church.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Pelzer, S.C.
Day #11 of our door-to-door campaign.
Williamston, S.C.
We attended Anderson County's GOP BBQ. I love our district in that I was able to give a speech in a barn from the bed of a pick-up truck.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Easley, S.C.
We campaigned in Easley.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Easley, S.C.
I spoke to the Easley Lions Club. My speech summarized President Obama's Speech on Health Care and addressed our federal spending/budget.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Easley, S.C.
Day #10 of our door-to-door campaign.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Greenville, S.C.
In a continued effort to engage younger people into politics, I spoke to the Furman College Republicans. Thank you Anna Dornette and my alma mater for allowing me to speak.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Aiken, S.C.
Labor Day. Day #9 of our door-to-door campaign.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Easley, S.C.
I attended Summit Heights Baptist Church Reunion. What a wonderful spirit within the crowd. We had something special!
Easley, S.C.
I continued my weekly tour of churches in the district. In churches, I feel that I can get a pulse on the general mood of the district and what is most pressing to our neighbors. This week, I attended Easley Church of God.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Dacusville, S.C.
We campaigned at the Dacusville Farm Festival.
Clemson, S.C.
We campaigned at the Middle Tennessee State vs. Clemson football game.
Greenville, S.C.
I attended the Presbyterian vs. Furman football game.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Anderson, S.C.
We campaigned at the Michelin Midnight Flight.
Clemson, S.C.
We campaigned at Clemson's First Friday Parade.
Pickens, S.C.
We campaigned in Pickens.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Greenwood, S.C.
We participated in Greenwood County's GOP BBQ at the Greenwood Civic Center. Wonderful crowd and a great event, which included all gubernatorial candidates and Third Congressional District candidates.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Charlotte, N.C.
In a continued effort to engage younger people into politics, I attended a Charlotte Young Republicans meeting.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Easley, S.C.
Day #8 of our door-to-door campaign.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Powdersville, S.C.
Day #7 of our door-to-door campaign.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Easley, S.C.
I continued my weekly tour of churches in the district. In churches, I feel that I can get a pulse on the general mood of the district and what is most pressing to our neighbors. This week, I attended St. Andrews United Methodist Church. Thank you Mr. Andy Hunter on delivering your "Heart Problems" sermon.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Easley, S.C.
We continued our weekly tour of main streets. This time, we toured Main Street Easley.
Anderson, S.C.
Day #6 of our door-to-door campaign
Greenville, S.C.
We attended Easley High School's Class of 1999's 10 year reunion.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Powdersville, S.C.
Day #5 of our door-to-door campaign.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Piedmont, S.C.
Day #4 of our door-to-door campaign.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Easley, S.C.
Day #3 of our door-to-door campaign.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Laurens, S.C.
I spoke to the Laurens County GOP. Thank you Bobby Smith and Laurens Co. Republicans.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Easley, S.C.
Day #2 of our door-to-door campaign.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Clemson, S.C.
We attended Clemson's Fan Appreciation Day. We took the opportunity to meet a number of excited Tiger Fans throughout the day.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Liberty, S.C.We attended the Pickens County GOP meeting featuring Representative Gresham Barrett (Gubernatorial candidate) and Ted Pitts (Candidate for Lieutenant Governor).
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Walhalla, S.C.
I introduced myself at the Oconee County Council meeting.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Pickens, S.C.
I introduced myself at the Pickens County Council meeting.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Seneca, S.C.
We attended a Town Hall meeting featuring Representative Gresham Barrett (Gubernatorial candidate) and Paul Corbeil (Oconee County Council candidate). Both delivered solid messages focusing on jobs and the economy.Anderson, S.C.
Small businesses are a primary focus of my campaign. We visited Anderson's Main Street as well as other local businesses.
Easley, S.C.
We officially kicked off our massive door-to-door campaign. Day #1. It has been said that it is impossible to reach the requisite number of voters and that it is not the best move politically to go door-to-door. Our democracy is in a sad state if that is the case. Our campaign will seek to prove otherwise.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Pendleton, S.C.
I enjoyed a visit with local leaders in Pendleton, S.C.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Norris, S.C.
I spoke at the Norris Town Council meeting. Thank you Mayor O'Dell Williams, Councilman Roy Bryant, Councilman Danny Herron, Councilman Lawrence McClure and Mrs. Ann Clardy.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Easley, S.C.
I continued my weekly tour of churches in the district. In churches, I feel that I can get a pulse on the general mood of the district and what is most pressing to our neighbors. This week, I attended Rock Springs Baptist Church.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Laurens and Gray Court, S.C.
I visited Laurens and Gray Court, S.C. Laurens was named after Henry Laurens, who was president of the Continental Congress during the Revolutionary War. I enjoyed lunch at the Historic Capitol Theater and Cafe. Originally opened in 1926, Ronnie and Debbie Campbell reopened in 2004 and ran "Spiderman" in 2007.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Easley, S.C.
Today, I started my weekly tour of churches in the district. In churches, I feel that I can get a pulse on the general mood of the district and what is most pressing to our neighbors. This week, I attended Jones Avenue Baptist Church.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Anderson, S.C.
I visited the "The Electric City." Anderson was the first city in the United States to have a continuous supply of electric power.
Easley, S.C.
I attended the Big League World Series. S.C. District 1 defeated the Southeast team. This is the 9th year Easley has hosted the BLWS. I had the pleasure of meeting the newly crowned Miss South Carolina, Miss Kelly Sloan.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Summerville, S.C.
I attended the S.C. Wrestling Coaches Association banquet.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Clemson, S.C.
I visited the city of Clemson. Clemson's motto is "in season every season." Clemson is home to a top-tier research university, one of the best public universities in the nation.
Seneca, S.C.
I visited the "City of Smiles, City of Style." Originally settled by Cherokee and chartered in 1874. Oconee Nuclear Station is located on Lake Keowee.
Liberty, S.C.
I attended the finals of Liberty Idol. Congratulations Amanda Cowan.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Clemson, S.C.
From 8 a.m. through noon
I will be visiting the city of Clemson. Clemson's motto is "in season every season." Clemson is home to a top-tier research university, one of the best public universities in the nation.
Seneca, S.C.
From 1 p.m though 4 p.m.
I will be visiting the "City of Smiles, City of Style." Originally settled by Cherokee and chartered in 1874. Oconee Nuclear Station is located on Lake Keowee.
Liberty, S.C.
From 6 p.m. until 11 p.m.
I cannot miss the finals of Liberty Idol after the performances last week.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Pickens, S.C.
I spoke at Citizens Awareness Group. The meeting included two other speakers, one from Wellsprings Community Garden in Dacusville and one from Parental Rights.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Liberty, S.C.
I attended Liberty Idol. The top 12 blew me away. I voted for 5 but will not say who.
Easley, S.C.
I attended Pickens County Republicans' 2nd Saturday Breakfast. Ken Ard, candidate for Lt. Governor, was the speaker. I stand with Ken on the issues we should focus on - the economy, small businesses, and jobs.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Anderson, S.C.
I, along with 300 other people, attended the Anderson TEA Party. Thank you to Jonathon and Hannah Hill for organizing as well as speakers Eddie Moore, Drew Gilmer, Rick Driver, Senator Kevin Bryant, Matthew Hilley, Captain Jim Kinney, Karen Stovall, and Riley Harvell.
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Saturday, July 4, 2009
Pickens, S.C.
Thank you East Pickens Baptist Church for "Pickens Celebrates the Fourth."
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Easley, S.C.
I formally announced my candidacy for the Third Congressional District in front of Michael's Pizzeria on Main Street of Easley. I could not think of a better day to announce than at a celebration of our country's founding. I thank Michael's Pizzeria and I hope it conveyed what my focus will be in my campaign - responsible spending, supporting small businesses, and encouraging job creation.
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Please click here to view an Easley Progress article.
Please click here to view my announcement speech.
