The South Carolina PDA is proud to endorse
the following candidates for 2010
Dobbs wins another debate.
(Pawleys Island, SC) Robert Dobbs was the clear winner of Democratic 1st Congressional
District debate held on Pawleys Island on Monday night. While his opponent reiterated his support of war, Mr. Dobbs came out
strongly for healthcare not warfare.
Mr. Dobbs stated that we need to help the average person at home, his opponent
advocated a tax to support the wars.
Mr. Dobbs, whose slogan Working for You, Not Washington, was clear that our priorities
should be with the people in the district, of the special interests. The topics of the debate ranged from the wars overseas
to gang violence at home, it was clear that Mr. Dobbs stood with the pewople of the First Dustrict as their advocate.
Robert Dobbs is nationally endorsed by the Progressive Democrats of America.
NATIONAL PDA BACKS SC CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE February 25,
2010
For the first time ever, Progressive Democrats of America has issued a national
endorsement of a candidate in South Carolina.
Robert Dobbs, candidate for Congress in SC District 1, received the PDA
national endorsement. Mr. Dobbs, a businessman from Myrtle Beach, entered the race last year. He previously received the endorsement
of the South Carolina PDA, according to State Coordinator Patrick C. Labbe. Mr. Labbe went on to say that the endorsement
was given based on the progressive values that form the core of Mr. Dobbs' campaign. "Robert Dobbs represents a real change
from politics as usual," stated Mr. Labbe.
Mr. Dobbs recently won an online poll conducted by the (Charleston) Post
and Courier, coming in ahead of all candidates, both Republican and Democrat.
Recently, Robert Burton, came out strongly attacking Robert Dobbs
on his stance on ending the unnecessary wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Burton is for continuing a policy of draining the American
economy fighting two no win wars, when as Robert Dobbs pointed out in a recent debate that the TRILLIONS could be better spent
at home on UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE, GREEN JOB CREATION and EDUCATION. Does South Carolina need to elect Robert Burton
and more of the same? It's about time we elect a true Progressive! Support Robert Dobbs for the Democratic Nomination
for Congressional District 1. Go to : http://www.electdobbs.com/. The Democratic Party needs Robert! South Carolina needs Robert! America needs Robert!
Let's send a true Progressive to Congress, not just more of the same!
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
Mike Ruckes, a PDA member from Summerville SC. Mike is a dedicated to progressive
values and will fight for those values in the United States Senate. We urge all South Carolinians to support Mike in his effort
to defeat Senator Jim DeMint. Demint has shown that he has a blatant disregard for the people of South Carolina and their
well-being.
Mike, who is a strong progressive has been a strong supporter of Single-payer
Healthcare and believes the least we need is a strong public option. As a former union member, Mike is four square in favor
of the Employee Free Choice Act as a way of empowering workers and building a strong middle class. Mike has stated his support
for troop withdrawal from both Iraq and Afghanistan. Mike believes "stimulus money should go to Main street and not Wall street."
Mike has clearly stated why he chose to run against Senator DeMint:"For too long,
Republican Jim DeMint has ignored the needs of Main Street America, while catering to the whims of Wall Street. For years,
Republican Jim DeMint has believed that the way to win elections is to divide the country along political, social and economic
lines. In following this strategy of division, Republican Jim De Mint has consistently supported legislation attacking the
core middle class values that have made America the envy of the world. To restore this state’s strength, we need a government
that works for everyone and not just the well connected elite…a government that is fair to all and not just to the wealthy…a
government not afraid to hold itself accountable to the people who elected it and not just to the Washington Lobbyists. My
campaign shall support the Democratic platform, and will foster core middle class values of hard work, entrepreneurial ingenuity
and educational achievement." Mike Ruckes is a former UAW member and currently works in management with Honeywell Corporation
in Charleston SC. Visit Mike Ruckes' web site: www.mikeruckes2010.com.
I believe
that the way to restore this country’s traditional strength, and to prepare South Carolina to meet the challenges of the 21st century,
is to bring people together around the middle class values of:
Hardwork
Entrepreneurial ingenuity
Educational Achievement
Mike Ruckes is a member of the Progressive Democrats of America.
Robert states the reason he is running is "Henry Brown has a record of voting
against issues that would help the 1st District. Brown voted against discretionary spending for housing, transport and urban
programs in the fiscal year 2010; Brown continues to vote for more money being spent in the stalemate called Iraq rather than
voting to take care of Americans that need it; Henry Brown voted against the SCHIP Extension; Henry Brown didn’t vote
for "Pay-As-You-Go" rules; Henry Brown only knows how to get earmarks for the 1st District when he knows he is in election
trouble, otherwise he calls the budget requests as "pork laden".The 1st District needs a representative in Congress who will
bring Federal dollars back to the district for the projects we need. We don’t need another "No" voting representative
in Congress who cannot get projects funded nor who does not get along with the opposition. No one wants to see Washington
take money from our paychecks but at least our Congressional representative can see that we get the most back to our district
we can. I intend on being a representative in Congress that will bring our money back to help our district and ensure our
government is fiscally responsible as well."
Robert further states: "For the second year in a row, South Carolina has
the worst violent crime in the nation, according to the FBI. While the murder rate is slightly down, aggravated assaults and
burglary are up. Law enforcement in our District needs appropriate funding to combat the increase in crime. South Carolina
is severely under funded and under resourced for probation and parole. The 1st District needs appropriate Federal funding
for the cleanup of Superfund sites in the District. Currently we have a large number of areas that are in need of funding.
Robert Dobbs, owns and operates a restaurant and pub in Myrtle Beach, as a small
business owner he supports small business the engine of the United states economy. Visit Robert Dobbs' web site: www.electdobbs.com .
My goals are to be a citizen's representative,
supporting all citizens of the 1st District and being an advocate for those citizens who are unable to voice their concerns
in Washington, D.C. The 1st Congressional District needs leadership in Congress to improve the quality of life for all
of the residents of the 1st District and provide true representation for the needs of the 1st District in Congress.
Robert Dobbs is a member of the Progressive Democrats
of America.
We are a progressive organization affliated as a chapter
of the Progressive Democrats of America . Neither this website
or the Dorchester Progressive Democrats is affliliated with any county, state or national party.
