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Those looking to get a frostee in the town of Irmo Wednesday afternoon, discovered the person handing it to them might have come as a surprise. Congressman Joe Wilson stopped by the Wendy’s franchise as part of his “Joe means Jobs” campaign tour. He was there highlighting the importance of small businesses. Wilson emphasized lowering corporate taxes to encourage small... Read More
Republican Congressman Joe Wilson and Democratic Challenger Rob Miller are already waging an expensive, high-profile campaign that’s gone national almost a year out from the November election. Joe Wilson is spending some of his money opening a new campaign headquarters. Wilson raised more than $400,000 in the final three months of 2009, bring his total to almost $3.5 million. Rob Miller raised almost $225,000... Read More
Hosts Headquarters Grand Openings in Midlands and Lowcountry (West Columbia, S.C.) – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) will officially kick off the 2010 campaign TODAY with ribbon cutting ceremonies for the campaign headquarters located in Bluffton for the Lowcountry and West Columbia for the Midlands. “I have been humbled by all the constituents of the Second District who have encouraged me to keep fighting... Read More
U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson will kick off his 2010 campaign with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for his campaign headquarters at noon Monday at noon in Bluffton and at 5 p.m. in West Columbia. Wilson, a Republican whose congressional district includes Beaufort County, will outline his future goals. Those interested in attending can visit the Lowcountry office, located at 1 Promenade Street in the Calhoun Street... Read More
JOE WILSON’s YEAR-END FUNDRAISING INDICATES STRONG & CONTINUED GRASSROOTS SUPPORT Wilson raises $412 thousand in 4th Quarter, 72% from new donors and 55% from small donors. (West Columbia, S.C.) – The Joe Wilson for Congress campaign is proud to announce a successful fundraising quarter, raising $411,563.16 from 6,459 contributors who believe Joe Wilson is standing up for the people in his South Carolina district. “The... Read More
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after President Barack Obama delivered the State of the Union Address: “The conditions across America leading up to this speech tonight are quite serious – unemployment is at double digits and in South Carolina, it is at an all time high at 12.6%. Hardworking families across the country are facing a difficult state of affairs. ... Read More
This time, Representative Joe Wilson bit his tongue — at least while President Obama was speaking. The South Carolina Republican who famously shouted “You lie!” during an address by Mr. Obama to Congress last September sat quietly through Wednesday night’s State of the Union address. But after the speech, Mr. Wilson responded with a live video message on Facebook. With more than 350 viewers watching... Read More
When President Barack Obama addresses a joint session of Congress Wednesday night, there will be no shout-out this time. At least, not from Rep. Joe Wilson. Wilson, a South Carolina Republican, yelled “You lie!” at Obama on Sept. 9 as the president addressed Congress on live, prime-time television. Not this time, Wilson said Tuesday. “That was a one-time incident,” Wilson told McClatchy. “I will continue, through... Read More
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the S.C. Employment Security Commission announced that South Carolina’s jobless rate reached 12.6 percent in December: “As dismal unemployment numbers persist month after month, Speaker Pelosi continues on with her misplaced priorities,” said Congressman Joe Wilson. In December, the national unemployment rate was 10 percent and South Carolina’s rate hit an all-time record high at... Read More
Small Business Relief Should Trump Big Labor Agenda ongressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the hearing held by Republican members of the House Education and Labor Committee on the Obama Administration’s labor agenda: “Special interests, not American families and small business owners, have benefited most since liberals took control of both the White House and Congress. Instead of focusing on job... Read More