South Carolina State Senator Paul Thurmond endorses Jeb

Today, on the heels of a string of South Carolina endorsements, Jeb announced the support of State Senator Paul Thurmond, a major figure in South Carolina.

“I have met with almost every Presidential candidate, and I believe that Jeb Bush is best able to lead the country and best positioned to win the White House for conservatives,” said State Senator Paul Thurmond.  “Jeb has executive leadership, he has governed a purple state and because of his tireless work ethic, he enacted conservative reforms that would have been difficult to achieve even in other deep red states.  I have confidence that when elected President Jeb’s action will match his rhetoric.”

Senator Paul Thurmond is a former member of the Charleston County Council and was a candidate for US Congress.  As a State Senator, he has been a noted education reformer, an outspoken leader in dealing with the recent Confederate Flag controversy and a respected advocate for policies that create long-term job growth.

Thurmond added: “In evaluating the Presidential campaigns, only Jeb Bush has put forth substantive policy proposals and built a fundraising and ground game operation that can lead us to victory over Hillary Clinton.  This country cannot take four more years of Barack Obama’s policies.  I am one of the few state senators to step up and endorse anyone for President at this time, but if we are concerned about the country, we have to take action now.”

“Paul Thurmond is a great leader for South Carolina, and this is an important moment for our campaign,” stated Jeb Bush.  “I will reform Washington and make it work for us again, and with Sen. Thurmond’s help, we will cut taxes, stop the tyranny of federal regulatory agencies, and repeal Obamacare.   I’m honored to have Paul on our team.”

Other recent endorsement announcements include the following:

 

·      The Honorable Lynn Ballard, Greenville County Councilman.

 

·      Ms. Brenda Earls, former Scott Walker Steering Committee Member, former Chairwoman of the Cherokee County GOP and the current Treasurer of the Cherokee County GOP.

 

·      Mr. Lance Byars, a Greenville realtor and Republican activist, and recent Steering Committee Member of Scott Walker’s Presidential Campaign.

 

·      Corporal Kyle Carpenter, USMC (ret.); Medal of Honor recipient.

 

·      The Honorable Cindy Bohn Coats, Chairwoman, Charleston County School District Board of Trustees.

 

·      The Honorable Richard Cronin, Mayor, Isle of Palms; former President, Combustion Engineering's Power Plant Company.

 

·      The Honorable Carroll Duncan, Dorchester County Councilwoman; former Dorchester GOP Chairwoman.

 

·      Mr. Dave Ellison, Greenville businessman and Chairman of the South Carolina Club for Growth.

 

·      The Honorable Henry Fishburne, Charleston City Councilman, 1999-2007; Charleston Airport Aviation Authority Board; Previously served on the boards of MUSC Children's Hospital, Hospice of Charleston and Charleston Charter School of Math and Science.

 

·      Major General James E. Livingston, USMC (ret.); Medal of Honor recipient.

 

·      The Honorable Linda Page, Mayor, Mt. Pleasant; Owner of Page’s Thieves Market.

 

·      The Honorable Mark Smith, Mt. Pleasant Town Councilman; Co-owner and operator of McAlister-Smith Funeral Homes and Palmetto Cremation Society; immediate past Chairman of the Board of the Lowcountry Food Bank.

 

·      The Honorable Doug Samples, Mayor, Surfside Beach.