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Former Georgetown County Democratic Party chair.

Democrats need to act Democratic in S.C.

By Jamie Sanderson - Jul 19th, 2009 at 7:20 am EDT

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It's not as far fetched as it seems. Democrats in the state of South Carolina act as if they'll be shipped out of state for merely standing behind the principles of the party itself. In order to please the voters, they moderate themselves into "Blue Dog" status. They please the base, but won't reach out beyond to attract progressives. Instead, they fear a backlash from the state's dominant party's voters who crossvote.

I say enough is enough.

In 2008, we organized like crazy in this state. The Democratic presidential primary proved we could move people to vote, even those who hadn't voted for decades. Not only did a black presidential candidate do wonders, but principles meant something to the people who voted.

I stare at a campaign flier everyday I write here and it reads, in part:

YES WE CAN FIGHT FOR JUSTICE AND EQUALITY

YES WE CAN GIVE EVERY CHILD A CHANCE TO SUCCEED

YES WE CAN HEAL THIS NATION

YES WE CAN REPAIR THIS WORLD

YES WE CAN, SOUTH CAROLINA

Now, I expand in my words:

YES WE CAN FIX OUR ECONOMY

YES WE CAN ELECT A DEMOCRATIC GOVERNOR

YES WE CAN WORK TO END DISCRIMINATION

YES WE CAN PROVIDE BETTER HEALTH CARE

YES WE CAN PROTECT MANUFACTURING IN SOUTH CAROLINA

YES WE CAN SUPPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION

YES WE CAN HAVE A HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION

YES WE CAN WORK TOGETHER AND CHANGE THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Fellow South Carolinians and Democrats alike, I urge you all to face the facts that it's up to us to change this state. It's our fear to stand out that allows the Republican fear machine to control this state. It's our apathy during city, county and state elections that allow the Republicans to grab seats that make progress more difficult. It's our ignorance that allows Republicans to convert the hard-working people of this state to vote against their pocketbooks and wallets in favor of social issues.

It's our job to take this state back from the grips of people like Jim DeMint, Lindsey Graham, Mark Sanford and others who'll tell us to thump our Bibles, but look away as I stray. They'll tell us they support freedom, but will dedicate a book tour to railing against the very same freedoms we have. They'll say they aren't free traders, but vote for every single free trade agreement.

These Republicans play with your head to stay in power. They fear you to keep quiet. They'll dress up and pour tea out, hold up "Nazi Obama" signs and desecrate our Democratic leaders actions to save this country.

Are you all going to take this? When is it enough for you?

A blogger said in a commentary against me that I am running down people in order to get votes for the Democratic Party. Let me be perfectly clear. I AM running down and showing open contempt to idiotic republicans in this state. I could care less about them voting for us. They are in the same mindset as the blogger: "Liberals will let America die."

Friend, you GOPhers killed this country a long time ago. Fortunately, enough progressive people came to the polls in 2006 and 2008 to change the tide. Unfortunately, this state lags behind.

Liberals care for people, this country and its laws. The dismal record republicans have on law obedience is enough to scare our Founding Fathers back to life.

I am asking for Democratic people in this state to wake up and make a move. Start a blog, write a letter to the editor, join a campaign, make a donation to the state Democratic party, hold neighborhood meetings, host a fundraiser. There's plenty to do. If you're bashful, then e-mail me or comment back. I'll help you.

We need to build on our foundation we cemented back in 2008 in this state. We need to stop petty bickering, the need to be popular and the unwillingness to communicate. We need to be DEMOCRATS!

Especially in this state, the need is most prevalent.

To any Democratic state legislators reading this, I want you all to know I am seriously working my butt off to make sure progressive issues are carried through in this state and am paying attention to detail. If you want the support and voluntary canvassing, phone calling and meetings then you need to follow Democratic principle.

Stand for the jobless. Stand for the uninsured. Stand for the poor. Stand for the middle class. Stand for the small businesses. Stand for the steel industry and all industries abroad. Stand for unionization efforts.

Stand for Democratic people.

Stand for South Carolina.

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Peggy Wayne thanks city of Georgetown, looks forward to primary election

By Jamie Sanderson - Jun 5th, 2009 at 9:23 pm EDT

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Peggy Wayne for Mayor 2009
For Immediate Release:

Peggy Wayne thanks city of Georgetown, looks forward to primary election

Nine-year Georgetown City Councilwoman Peggy Wayne embarks on her second primary for chance to serve as mayor. While looking forward, she remembers her service to those who elected her in the first place.

"I have always appreciated their vote of confidence each time I've run for city council. The people know I have an open-minded philosophy to handling problems in the city. The people also respect my trustworthiness enough to come to me with tough situations they need help with."

Mrs. Wayne has worked diligently in her years on council and looks forward to serving as mayor. One main goal is to open up the governmental process to the employees and people in the City of Georgetown.

"Once elected, I'll have meetings will all the city departments and ask them what their goals are for the year. I believe we all need to sit down and work on plans to make our city government more accountable to the people. I also believe the employees should be heard, and with me, they will. Furthermore, we should have community meetings with residents - like Bayview, Maryville, and the Historic District - and brainstorm ideas that can make this city a lot better."

Mrs. Wayne will also welcome input from city council members in order to be involved with all aspects of decision making.

"I want to be personal with our city council. Our business meeting does not allow us to be personable. I want more workshop meetings to allow us that option. We have very important dilemmas facing our residents and we need to be able to sit down and openly discuss solutions to the problems they face. On council, majority rules. We need to be able to come together as a unit to get down to business for the city residents."

"I love Georgetown. I want to be their mayor."

For more information, please call Peggy Wayne at 843.240-2001

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Georgetown Politics 101

By Jamie Sanderson - Feb 19th, 2009 at 8:43 pm EST

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Hello, I am inviting you to participate in a Dem-friendly forum to discuss state and national politics. It's called Georgetown 101. http://georgetownpolitics101.aimoo.com/ Please, join and start posting today. You can use your real name or an alias. Let's move forward with making America work and staying active for 2010 and 2012. Pass this on... Thank you.

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