“It is important in this race to have strong support from folks with a wide range of backgrounds. I am grateful to have that from law enforcement professionals to business leaders to legislators and GOP grassroots leaders. These folks know that proven leadership matters, and that I have the leadership experience and training to get the job done. I am particularly proud of the support of a groundbreaking Sheriff like Bruce Bryant, who was among the first in the nation to certify his department to directly handle illegal immigration cases. Sheriff Bryant has become a legend in the law enforcement community, and I am pleased to have him on the team.”
Connor Statement on H.3245, the 24 Hours for Life bill
February 23rd, 2010Certain Senators are playing politics with the lives of children by delaying and filibustering this bill. I call on the Senate to end the delays and pass this important piece of legislation.
Connor Statement on Florence Earmark
February 22nd, 2010At a time when unemployment in Florence County is up to 12.7%, spending $30,000 in tax money for a sculpture is an insult to the taxpayers.
Adjutant General Stan Spears Endorses Bill Connor
February 16th, 2010“Bill Connor has all the traits – all the values – to make a great Lieutenant Governor. I am pleased to support Bill Connor now, in the Primary and in the General Election.”
Connor Releases TV Ad
February 14th, 2010WEST COLUMBIA, SC – The Bill Connor campaign today released the first television [...]
Connor Announces First TV ad of campaign
February 12th, 2010The Bill Connor campaign today announced that it would run the first television ad of the 2010 Primary cycle by any Lt. Governor candidate. The ad is set to debut during the February 14 FOX telecast of the Daytona 500 in the Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville markets, and will be the only political ad running during the NASCAR broadcast. The ad is also the first television ad by any Republican statewide candidate not running for Governor.
Major General Livingston Endorses Bill Connor
February 8th, 2010In another sign of building momentum, the Bill Connor campaign today announced that [...]
Connor Statement on Voter ID Legislation
January 27th, 2010As a candidate for statewide office in South Carolina, I understand the need to make sure our elections are fair and open. Fair elections are at the heart of what our men and women are fighting for in Iraq and Afghanistan today…ACORN liberals in the State Senate have chosen to play politics with this legislation and are trying to stall so that these important reforms cannot impact this year’s primary and general elections.
Connor Statement on Spears Retirement
January 26th, 2010“It was my great honor and pleasure to serve in the South Carolina National Guard under General Spears both in peace and in war. General Spears has led a lifetime of service to our state and to our nation, including the last eighteen years as Adjutant General. I hope that all South Carolinians will join me in thanking him for his service and wishing him Godspeed.”
Connor statement on record SC unemployment numbers
January 22nd, 2010I call on the Legislature to get our state economy back on firmer footing by eliminating the state corporate and income tax. This will spur economic growth in every sector of our economy by leaving more money in the hands of the businessmen who in turn create most of the jobs in our state. Texas has shown the way in this regard, and their continuing robust economy in the face of a national recession is a testament that this approach can work.
Statement on Larry Grooms decision
January 12th, 2010I would like to thank Senator Grooms for his service to our state, and for his important stands in the Governor’s race. Larry and I often attended the same TEA Parties, rallies and other conservative gatherings and garnered many of the same endorsements of those groups. We both talked about the importance of states rights, constitutionally limited government, individual liberty, and the value of life.
I wish Larry good luck and Godspeed in his future endeavors, and look forward to his continued great work in Columbia as a conservative Senator.
Bill Connor names Finance Committee “Business Advisory Council”
January 11th, 2010“I am pleased to have the support of this great group of business and civic leaders,” Connor said. “These leaders represent a cross-section of industries and job creators around our state. I look forward to working with them as Lieutenant Governor to help lay the groundwork that will allow the business community to create jobs in our state. As Lieutenant Governor, job creation will be a primary focus of everything I do.”
Boiling Springs Tea Party Endorses Bill Connor
January 6th, 2010Bill Connor’s campaign for Lieutenant Governor showed more momentum today as he picked up the endorsement of the Boiling Springs Tea Party organization, an Upstate organization with over 3000 members.
“We believe that Bill Connor’s advanced service to his country uniquely qualifies him for statewide office,” said Maria Brady, the group’s spokeswoman, in a release Tuesday.
Connor statement on H.4230 Pre-filing
December 17th, 2009Military retirees are not a burden on our health care system, bring significant skills to small businesses, and can be a major asset for any Governor. Having personally witnessed the sacrifice of our brave young men and women during my recent deployment in Afghanistan, this is an issue that is extremely important to me, and the driving force behind my push for this legislation over the past ten months.
Connor endorsed by “Can-Do Conservatives”
December 16th, 2009In another sign of building momentum, Bill Connor today received the endorsement of [...]
Connor Statement on Veterans Endorsement
December 9th, 2009In response to today’s news that the national veterans group “Iraq Veterans for [...]
Connor Signs Taxpayer Protection Pledge
November 24th, 2009Lieutenant Governor Candidate Promises Not to Raise Taxes
COLUMBIA, SC – Proving his commitment [...]
Bills Brigade Announced
November 24th, 2009Continuing to build momentum, the Bill Connor for Lieutenant Governor campaign today announced [...]
Connor Statement on “I Believe” License Plate Decision
October 14th, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – In response to today’s court ruling finding the “I Believe” [...]
BILL CONNOR RELEASES ETHICS DISCLOSURE RECORDS
September 14th, 2009Connor 2009 fundraising tops $160K
COLUMBIA, SC – Support continues to build for [...]
FOUR MORE GOP COUNTY CHAIRS ENDORSE BILL CONNOR
August 15th, 2009Connor now endorsed by 15 Chairs, 7 Executive Committeemen
COLUMBIA, SC – The Bill [...]
BILL CONNOR STATEMENT ON TED PITTS
August 8th, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – In response to today’s news that Representative Ted Pitts will [...]
ELEVEN GOP COUNTY CHAIRS ENDORSE BILL CONNOR
August 6th, 2009Republican Party faithful flocking to Connor
COLUMBIA, SC – The Bill Connor for Lieutenant [...]
Afghanistan: Where heat is the worst enemy
July 10th, 2009Taliban no match for Marines, say guardsmen who served in war zone
About 4,000 [...]
Connor wins Sumter County GOP Straw Poll
April 19th, 2009SUMTER (April 19) – Bill Connor, candidate for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant [...]
Connor running for Lt. Governor
March 3rd, 2009Connor running for lieutenant governor
The first Republican candidate has entered the 2010 race [...]
Connor makes it official
March 3rd, 2009Making it official: Connor running for lt. governor
COLUMBIA – Standing on the steps [...]
Connor announces for Lt. G.
March 3rd, 2009Connor announces for lieutenant governor
Bill Connor, an attorney and a lieutenant colonel in [...]
Bill Connor announces candidacy for Lt. Gov.
March 2nd, 2009Bill Connor announces candidacy for Lt. Gov.
COLUMBIA, SC – Standing with supporters beside [...]
GOP gets 1st candidate for SC Lt. Gov. race
March 2nd, 2009GOP gets 1st candidate for SC Lt. Gov. race
(AP) — An Orangeburg Army [...]
DeMint, not Democrats, cares about kid
February 27th, 2009DeMint, not Democrats, cares about kid
“This professional ad man knows the importance of [...]
Keynesian elites have failed America
February 1st, 2009Keynesian elites have failed America
“It would be irresponsible in the extreme for an [...]
