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Tuesday, December 18, 2012  South Carolina's new junior senator says he has always tried to keep his modest upbringing by a single mother in the front of his mind.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley says that, while she's looking for a conservative fighter to replace U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint, no one would be as conservative and staunch as him.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  A person close to Gov. Nikki Haley says the chief executive has narrowed her choice to five finalists to replace U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint.

Monday, December 10, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says she will not restrict her appointment to the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Jim DeMint to someone who doesn't plan to run again in 2014.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley released a statement Friday saying she is taking the responsibility of choosing U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint's successor in Sentate with "utmost seriousness."

Thursday, December 06, 2012  State and national leaders have quickly responded following South Carolina Senator Jim DeMint's statement on resigning from the U.S. Senate to lead The Heritage Foundation.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC) is resigning from the U.S. Senate next year to lead The Heritage Foundation.