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Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley says 32 business leaders from across South Carolina have volunteered to help her raise money for a potential re-election campaign.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Attorney General Alan Wilson’s campaign says that a corrected campaign report is a “week or so” away from being released.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  A Charleston attorney has won the Republican nomination to fill the unexpired term in the Charleston state Senate seat vacated by Lt Gov. Glenn McConnell.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  Republicans are going to the polls in the Charleston area to pick a candidate for the state Senate seat given up by Glenn McConnell.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  Obama heads to Clooney gala fundraiser with gay marriage stance figuring to invigorate backers

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  Nomination all but in hand, Mitt Romney turns toward money and GOP reconciliation

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  The State Ethics Commission has opened a public inquiry into Gov. Nikki Haley's campaign finances after a state Democratic Party staffer filed a complaint last summer.

Friday, March 09, 2012  Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. Ken Ard has been sentenced to 5 years probation and a $5,000 fine after pleading guilty to seven counts of violating state ethics laws shortly after indictments were handed down Friday afternoon.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  'Super' PACs, campaigns set to disclose big donors Tuesday

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Mitt Romney says he'd like to scrap campaign finance laws that have given rise to a war of independent attack ads from political action committees.

Thursday, January 12, 2012  Obama campaign, Democrats collect $68 million in final 3 months of 2011

Thursday, January 12, 2012  Sen. McCain says Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United will produce 'huge scandals'

Sunday, January 08, 2012  AP source: Billionaire gives $5 million to pro-Gingrich group

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  Campaign cash reports are released for Governor Nikki Haley, t. Gov Ken Ard and State Treasurer Curtis Loftis.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  Tax returns show Texas' Rick Perry supplemented salary with profitable deals