For the first time in state history all candidates for Governor, Democrat and Republican, shared the stage for a primary debate.  The ten hopefuls gathered in Orangeburg to discuss South Carolina Natural Resources and their economic impact.  Before the debate kicked off, voters got the chance to mingle with the candidates and learn more about their campaigns.  During the debate the candidates were all about business as they talked about the importance of going green, in order to bring more green to the state.

"Part of my campaign is to put our state back on the path to prosperity," said candidate Henry McMaster.

10 people, one stage--five Democrats and five Republicans--discussed why life's better outdoors.  Gubernatorial candidate Jim Rex says going green will help the state generate dollars.

"Economic revitalization, education and the environment....if we do those three right at the same time we'll be a competitive state," said Rex.

Although the debate focused on Natural Resources, South Carolina voters like Buddy Johnson had other concerns about the state's next governor.  Johnson wants someone who can jumpstart the job market, tackle healthcare and repair the state's reputation.

"It seems every way you turn there's always something happening, and that's really unfortunate," said Johnson.

We took that concern to the candidates to get their take on the situation.

"Well I'm going to do it the same way I run the Lt. Governor's office," said candidate Andre Bauer.  "You see bipartisan support."

"I represent a new leadership in South Carolina," said candidate Vincent Sheheen.  "We really need to turn the page on what we've done this past decade."

"I can provide the leadership to bring jobs to South Carolina, and provide better education for our children," said candidate Dwight Drake.  "Those are the two critical issues facing our state."

A state that one year from now will make one of the candidates South Carolina's next governor.