“Ron Paul Democrat,” “Flattop Bob,” whatever you might like to call him, patriotic South Carolinians should hope to call Mr. Conley “Senator” come November.
If you’re a moderate to liberal Democrat, your only choice for U.S. Senate is Conley as he agrees with presumptive presidential nominee, and possibly next President of the United States, Barack Obama, that it is time to bring our troops home. Conley’s opponent, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, agrees with his party’s presumptive nominee, John McCain, that it doesn’t matter if the U.S. stays in Iraq for “100 years.” We can’t afford that.
Conley also agrees with Obama that it might be time to take a second look at how managed trade deals like NAFTA are hurting American workers, particularly in upstate South Carolina. Graham confuses the corporate bottom line with the economic health of working class Americans. There remains a susbstantial divide between the profits of Wall Street and the everyday folks on Main Street. Traditionally, the Democratic Party has stood with the working class and Conley stands with them today. Graham does not. We can’t afford that.
Moderate to conservative Republicans should know this – not only is Conley for small government, low taxes, reduced spending, energy independence, a strong defense, increased veterans benefits, gun rights, protecting the unborn and a return to Constitutional government – but when it comes to the ongoing, national tragedy of illegal immigration, Conley is dead right and Graham is dead wrong.
Agreeing with SC Republicans like Mark Sanford and Glenn McConnell, Conley believes employers who hire illegal aliens should be punished and that our borders must be secured immediately. Graham does not. We can’t afford that.
By promoting amnesty for illegal aliens Graham sold out this state, turned his back on his own constituents and added insult to injury by calling them “bigots” in front of the National Council of La Raza.
In short, SC simply cannot afford Lindsey Graham.
So, I encourage you to invest in Bob Conley.
Check out the official website Bob Conley for U.S. Senate and aim high with Bob!
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