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PDA Endorsed
Candidate Wins Debate
On January 30th, Charleston County
Democratic Party hosted a debate between the three Democratic candidates for the 1st Congressional District. Robert Dobbs,
the PDA endorsed candidate, easily won the debate. Robert's answers were concise and specific. Robert was clearly in support
of Progressive values and policies. Unlike, his two opponents he supports a single payer healthcare system, ending the wars
in Iraq and Afghanistan, creating green jobs and opposing off-shore drilling and nuclear power, Robert clearly stated that
the money being spent in Afghanistan could be spent to provide jobs and healthcare for every American here at home Robert
was unwavering in his opposition to off-shore drilling and nuclear power plants. The overall theme of Robert's stance was Healthcare
not Warfare and his support for single-payer health coverage. We here at SC PDA are proud to support Robert in his campaign
to become the Congressman from South Carolina.
Robert,
who is the officially endorsed by the SC PDA, also wom a recent Post and Courier on-line poll beating all the candidates
both Republican and Democratic for the 1st Congressional seat.
Poll results
If the election were held today, which of these declared
candidates for the First Congressional District would get your vote?
Republican Carroll "Tumpy" Campbell III 11% 238 votes
Republican Katherine Jenerette 26%
560 votes
Democrat Robert Burton 15% 315 votes
Democrat Robert Dobbs 28% 587 votes
Democrat Dick Withington 2% 57 votes
Someone else 6% 145 votes
None of the above 8% 185 votes
Contact and support Robert, our fellow PDA member at: http://www.electdobbs.com
Patrick
C. Labbe
SC PDA State Coordinator
CANDLELIGHT VIGIL FOR THE DEAD
On October 18th, the South Carolina Progressive Democrats of America
held a Candlelight Vigil for the Dead. The purpose was to commemorate the 122 people who die each day from lack of Health
insurance in the richest nation in the world. The event was held in front of the South Carolina Statehouse in
Columbia South Carolina. Speakers included Mike Ruckes of Summerville SC, candidate for United States Senator, Patrick C.
Labbe State Coordinator for the Progressive Democrats of America, William Hamilton from the South Carolina Progressive Network
and Carol Anne Bailey-Lloyd, Chairperson of the Midlands Progressive Democrats. James Norton of the Charleston Progressive
Democrats was in attendance as well. The crowd included people who had traveled from all over the state including from
the three chapters of the Progressive Democrats: Charleston, Dorchester and Midlands.
BROWN BAG VIGIL
North Charleston, SC. PDA members from the Charleston Progressive Democrats and
the Dorchester Progressive democrats held a Brown Bag vigil in front of the offices of Congressman Henry Brown (R-SC) on November
18th and February 17th. The purpose of the vigils was to lobby for Healthcare not Warfare. Particpants held signs that stated
"Healthcare not Warfare", "Support Our Troops, Bring Them Home", "US Out of Afghanistan and Iraq" and "Universal Healthcare
not Universal Warfare". The protest/vigil were held in front of the Bank of America building in North Charleston where Congressman
Brown has his District office. Congressman Brown is on the record as supporting the wars and opposing any healthcare reform.
Congressman Brown is one of the most conservative members of Congress and represents South Carolina's 1st Congressional District.
Congressman Brown is not only facing a strong primary opponent but is opposed by Robert Dobbs, a Democrat and progressive, from Myrtle Beach, SC.
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