Pataki visits South Carolina
In 1994 when Pataki was running for Governor he was so "conservative" than then Mayor Rudy Giuliani refused to endorse him. Once sworn in Pataki governed as a liberal. Now he is running for President and I bet he will run as that 1994 conservative all over again.Do you see a trend here among GOP politicians? Run right,
Govern left. This must change.
Bog-off hosts Pataki
All incumbents except Lazarus lose in straw poll
By Travis Tritten
The Sun News
TOM MURRAY/The Sun News
Phyllis Richardson of Anyor casts a vote in the straw poll at the GOP Elephant Stampede Bog-off held at Conway High.
Q&A: New York's governor talks elections, energy
There was much talk about slimming government and a guest appearance by New York Gov. George Pataki for the annual GOP Elephant Stampede Bog-off in Conway on Friday.
The Bog-off is the Republican Party's big gathering leading up to the June 13 primary elections and its straw poll is a weather vane for how party members may vote.
Poll results showed some upsets for nearly all County Council incumbents.
Hundreds gathered for a buffet of different-hued chicken bog and campaigning from candidates for state treasurer down to Horry County Council.
Pataki, who is mulling a run for president in 2008, flew in to whip up enthusiasm for Republicans in the primary and the November general election.
Republicans are facing tough criticism nationally with Iraq and a lack of confidence in the economy, among other issues. Some predict that could influence this year's elections in the Democrats favor.
"There's no reason we shouldn't win in November here in South Carolina and across the nation," Pataki said. "We are two different parties with different points of view. We think every day is the Fourth of July and they think every day is April 15 [tax day]."
He touted New York's turnaround under Republican leadership and criticized what he said was decades of Democratic rule that drove the state down.
Pataki also invoked the terrorism attacks in 2001 and said the planned Freedom Tower and Sept. 11 memorial in New York City will be a symbol of U.S. determination and pride.
"Where the towers stood we are going to have a very moving memorial," he said. "We will tell the story of 9/11, but right beside it we are going to build a new tower."
Meanwhile, Elephant Stampede participants paid for raffle tickets and stuffed brown boxes with straw poll ballots.
The results were losses for every incumbent Horry County Council member except chairman candidate and District 2 Councilman Mark Lazarus.
New York's governor talks elections, energy
TOM MURRAY/The Sun News
Former S.C. Gov. David Beasley (center) jokes with Patty Fabrizio of the Myrtle Beach Republican Women after introducing her to N.Y. Gov. George Pataki on Friday in Conway.George Pataki was in the area Friday and answered some questions for The Sun News reporter Travis Tritten. Here's what the New York governor and possible 2008 presidential candidate had to say:
Q. | Why the trip to Myrtle Beach?
A. | We've got a lot of important elections coming up this November. I want to see us win, particularly in critical states such as South Carolina. Everything from the governor on down is up this year. I believe in the philosophy of my party, and I believe it has improved people's lives here. I know it has in New York and I am going to do everything I can to help Republicans win.
Q. | Is this the beginning of a campaign for president in 2008?
A. | There are a lot of people talking about 2008 and looking at 2008, but we have to focus on November of 2006. We can't just ignore very important elections. We have to make sure Republicans maintain control of the House and the Senate and do our best to see as many Republican governors elected as possible. Then, come November, I know I will sit down with my wife and our kids and talk about the future. I certainly haven't made any decisions at this point.
Q. | There is talk at the federal level of oil and natural gas exploration off the East Coast and possibly off the Carolinas. Do you support that?
A. | I think one of the most important things that we have to do is end our dependency on foreign oil. It is costing us over a quarter of a trillion dollars a year and we get nothing except the barrel of oil we burn and then we have to do it again next year. We have the opportunity and the ability of using the entrepreneurial skills of the American people and the technology to create renewable sources of energy like biofuels and ethanol. We can use more conservation measures and we can have more exploration in the United States.
Q. | Many immigrants come to Myrtle Beach to work in tourism and construction. That has people concerned about illegal aliens. What is the solution to the immigration problem?
A. | Immigration is part of the American tradition and it's made our country stronger, but it's been legal immigration. We have to do everything in our power to make sure our borders are secure. That every person coming here is coming here legally and to build a better life for themselves and their family.
That has got to be our priority. You can't really claim to be a great country when hundreds of thousands of people come here illegally. We know that the vast majority of them want a job. But how many of them might want to engage in activities such as the attacks of Sept. 11? We have to make sure the people who come here come here legally.
Govern left. This must change.
Bog-off hosts Pataki
All incumbents except Lazarus lose in straw poll
By Travis Tritten
The Sun News
TOM MURRAY/The Sun News
Phyllis Richardson of Anyor casts a vote in the straw poll at the GOP Elephant Stampede Bog-off held at Conway High.
Q&A: New York's governor talks elections, energy
There was much talk about slimming government and a guest appearance by New York Gov. George Pataki for the annual GOP Elephant Stampede Bog-off in Conway on Friday.
The Bog-off is the Republican Party's big gathering leading up to the June 13 primary elections and its straw poll is a weather vane for how party members may vote.
Poll results showed some upsets for nearly all County Council incumbents.
Hundreds gathered for a buffet of different-hued chicken bog and campaigning from candidates for state treasurer down to Horry County Council.
Pataki, who is mulling a run for president in 2008, flew in to whip up enthusiasm for Republicans in the primary and the November general election.
Republicans are facing tough criticism nationally with Iraq and a lack of confidence in the economy, among other issues. Some predict that could influence this year's elections in the Democrats favor.
"There's no reason we shouldn't win in November here in South Carolina and across the nation," Pataki said. "We are two different parties with different points of view. We think every day is the Fourth of July and they think every day is April 15 [tax day]."
He touted New York's turnaround under Republican leadership and criticized what he said was decades of Democratic rule that drove the state down.
Pataki also invoked the terrorism attacks in 2001 and said the planned Freedom Tower and Sept. 11 memorial in New York City will be a symbol of U.S. determination and pride.
"Where the towers stood we are going to have a very moving memorial," he said. "We will tell the story of 9/11, but right beside it we are going to build a new tower."
Meanwhile, Elephant Stampede participants paid for raffle tickets and stuffed brown boxes with straw poll ballots.
The results were losses for every incumbent Horry County Council member except chairman candidate and District 2 Councilman Mark Lazarus.
New York's governor talks elections, energy
TOM MURRAY/The Sun News
Former S.C. Gov. David Beasley (center) jokes with Patty Fabrizio of the Myrtle Beach Republican Women after introducing her to N.Y. Gov. George Pataki on Friday in Conway.George Pataki was in the area Friday and answered some questions for The Sun News reporter Travis Tritten. Here's what the New York governor and possible 2008 presidential candidate had to say:
Q. | Why the trip to Myrtle Beach?
A. | We've got a lot of important elections coming up this November. I want to see us win, particularly in critical states such as South Carolina. Everything from the governor on down is up this year. I believe in the philosophy of my party, and I believe it has improved people's lives here. I know it has in New York and I am going to do everything I can to help Republicans win.
Q. | Is this the beginning of a campaign for president in 2008?
A. | There are a lot of people talking about 2008 and looking at 2008, but we have to focus on November of 2006. We can't just ignore very important elections. We have to make sure Republicans maintain control of the House and the Senate and do our best to see as many Republican governors elected as possible. Then, come November, I know I will sit down with my wife and our kids and talk about the future. I certainly haven't made any decisions at this point.
Q. | There is talk at the federal level of oil and natural gas exploration off the East Coast and possibly off the Carolinas. Do you support that?
A. | I think one of the most important things that we have to do is end our dependency on foreign oil. It is costing us over a quarter of a trillion dollars a year and we get nothing except the barrel of oil we burn and then we have to do it again next year. We have the opportunity and the ability of using the entrepreneurial skills of the American people and the technology to create renewable sources of energy like biofuels and ethanol. We can use more conservation measures and we can have more exploration in the United States.
Q. | Many immigrants come to Myrtle Beach to work in tourism and construction. That has people concerned about illegal aliens. What is the solution to the immigration problem?
A. | Immigration is part of the American tradition and it's made our country stronger, but it's been legal immigration. We have to do everything in our power to make sure our borders are secure. That every person coming here is coming here legally and to build a better life for themselves and their family.
That has got to be our priority. You can't really claim to be a great country when hundreds of thousands of people come here illegally. We know that the vast majority of them want a job. But how many of them might want to engage in activities such as the attacks of Sept. 11? We have to make sure the people who come here come here legally.
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