I normally would say at the end of the session that you can release the death grip on your wallet, but this year legislators switched on a time bomb that may explode in November at the General Election. Over one dozen counties may face a local referendum in November on the question of adding to their sales tax, ostensibly for school construction. There will be no such ballot question in Spartanburg County, Greenville County or Union County, but if you travel to other counties like Anderson, you may be paying another cent or two if you make a purchase there.
The saddest part of this last minute slap to the taxpayer is that it was made possible by Republicans in the Senate. Senator Kevin Bryant filibustered this tax increase for four and a half hours on the final day, and he withstood five separate attempts to sit him down. The sixth, though, was successful as nearly all of the Republicans voted to end debate. I tell you this story only to remind you that when I speak of the RINOcrat majority, this perfectly reflects what I mean—the majority of the Senate voting for a likely tax increase. When you wonder why our gun laws violate the Constitution or why our Republican-majority statehouse refuses to stop Obamacare, this is the answer. The only thing worse is that when given the chance, and when pleaded with by conservatives across South Carolina, Governor Nikki Haley nonetheless signed the tax time bomb into law. She could have vetoed this bill and said to the taxpayers that if their so-called Republican representatives wouldn’t stand in front of a tax increase, then she would. Nikki Haley, instead, told local taxpayers that, “you’re on your own” and when the special interests spend thousands to raise your taxes “don’t call me.”
Friends, I cannot fully relay my frustration at this turn of events. All I can do is let you know that the handful of conservatives in Columbia will have to dig deeper into the bag of political tools to stop these things in the future.
I know how frustrated we are and I can just imagine how frustrating it must be for you. Thanks for standing in the gap for us and please continue to do so. We do appreciate you!
Thanks for all the updates and things you try to get done. You my favorite person down there. NEVER CHANGE!!.
Yea we need a tax increase about as much as breaking my arm or leg.
have a good summer and look forward to getting your updates
Marion.
Thanks for your efforts. Keep putting the pressure on the liberals and RINOs.
I once again thank you for your steadfast stand against the overwhelming ignorance that is so prevalent in our state house and politicians today. My only regret is that you are not in my district and am unable to vote for you. I only wish my RINOcrat could be voted out or cared 1/2 as much as you. Getting any kind of information or update from our rep in the Boiling Springs area is virtually impossible. Keep up the good work my friend and know that prayers and numerous voters are behind you, both in and out or your district.
Very well said my friend!
no democrats voting in repub elections…..#1 problem, fix it, thanks