The beginning of 2012 marks the election cycle ramping up into full steam. South Carolina's First in the South Presidential Primary is right around the corner and we will make our choice for President Obama to continue leading our country back to the stellar promise that we know it to be. On Saturday, January 28th, we will take an important step in our country's future and head to the polls to re-elect President Obama.

Please click on blog article for list of combined precinct meeting locations.

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This summer our GOP-controlled state legislative leaders are talking tax reform. That's right…they are talking tax reform yet again. Some of you may remember that two years ago our General Assembly approved a study of South Carolina's tax structure termed the Tax Realignment Commission.

Initially handicapped in scope and not allowed to look at what is widely considered to be the albatross around many South Carolinians' neck, the infamous Act 388, the  TRAC issued its report in December of last year. Now you may ask, 'what happened with this report?' The answer, it has sat on the shelf after our GOP state leaders determined they were not happy with the results that they received. So where do we find ourselves today? We find ourselves discussing doing 'something' on tax reform.

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Remember, elections have consequences! Make sure to thank Gov. Haley for mandating state staff use the salutation, 'Its a great day in SC…!' It really makes a difference.

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On April 29th and 30th, the South Carolina Democratic Party will have its 2011 Democratic Convention. It is a wonderful opportunity to get out and mingle with people who truly want to create a better South Carolina.

The 2011 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel (200 Stoneridge Drive). There will be a tribute to the Honorable John and Jane Spratt with their family-friend, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-DE), delivering the keynote address. The Richland County Democratic Party will have a table at the dinner. If you are interested at sitting in the Richland County Democratic Party section, please indicate that when you purchase your tickets.

Please click here if you are interested in attending.

Congressman Jim Clyburn's World Famous Fish Fry will be held at the Carolina Field House (941 South Stadium Road) starting at 7:30pm, near Williams-Bryce Stadium.

The Convention will begin at 10am on Saturday, April 30th at the Carolina Coliseum. Delegates and Alternates please check in at between 8:30-9:30 on the Carolina Coliseum Concourse. As many of you know, this convention will have a major impact on the state of South Carolina. As Republicans have run this state into the ground for the last two decades, many are calling for a change in leadership in this state. They want leaders who truly want jobs, who understand that education is vital, and who are honest and trustworthy.

At this Convention we will elect new Democratic Party leadership to help the people of South Carolina get rid of elected officials who collect criminal charges, lie on their tax information, and appoint only those who contribute campaign dollars. This convention holds dire importance and we hope to see you there!

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the 2011 South Carolina Democratic Party Convention, please feel free to send an email to rcdp@richlandcountydems.com or call the SC Democratic Party at 803.799.7798.

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