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Dems To Nikki Haley: Apologize!

Democrats are calling on S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley to apologize to the citizens of South Carolina for last year’s #SCHacked debacle – the largest state-level security breach in our nation’s history. “It’s been months since the tax information of 6.4 million consumers and businesses was stolen and Governor Haley’s refusal…

Democrats are calling on S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley to apologize to the citizens of South Carolina for last year’s #SCHacked debacle – the largest state-level security breach in our nation’s history.

“It’s been months since the tax information of 6.4 million consumers and businesses was stolen and Governor Haley’s refusal to apologize only adds insult to grievous injury,” SCDP chairman Dick Harpootlian said in a statement. “Even Mark Sanford tried to apologize for the embarrassment he brought to the state, but Nikki Haley doesn’t seem to have it in her to say she’s sorry.”

The S.C. Democratic Party accompanied Harpootlian’s statement with a video showing numerous other scandal-scarred politicians – including Sanford – apologizing for their past transgressions.

Take a look …

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Haley’s office did not immediately respond to our request for comment.

Beginning last August, SCDOR coughed up 3.8 million Social Security numbers, 3.3 million bank account numbers, tax info for more than 650,000 businesses and nearly 400,000 credit and debit card numbers to as-yet-unidentified hackers. Haley’s agency never even knew it had been hit – in fact it wasn’t until mid-October that federal law enforcement officials informed the state its system had been compromised.

Haley initially claimed that “there wasn’t anything where anyone in state government could have done anything” to stop the breach – and that the Palmetto State used “industry standard” data security methods.  Both of those claims turned out to be completely false.

Haley’s administration has received a $20 million bailout to pay for all the costs associated with the breach – including a controversial credit monitoring deal and crisis communications advice from a liberal Capital City public relations firm.

God only knows how much additional money the breach has cost taxpayers – and that’s before we get to the real cost of the debacle.

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Pic: Travis Bell Photography

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28 comments

Anonymous April 1, 2013 at 4:13 pm

Who is the babe in the background?

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shifty henry April 1, 2013 at 5:07 pm

Yes, she is a babe, and looks like she could have some serious fun. But who is the guy on the right? He looks sort of shifty to me – I don’t like his grin.

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disqus_OB66sCjlfJ April 2, 2013 at 10:27 pm

The girl in the background is her do it girl. From pulling her hair up for her to carrying her stuff for the queen. Please!!!!!

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Anonymous April 1, 2013 at 4:13 pm

Who is the babe in the background?

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shifty henry April 1, 2013 at 5:07 pm

Yes, she is a babe, and looks like she could have some serious fun. But who is the guy on the right? He looks sort of shifty to me – I don’t like his grin.

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disqus_OB66sCjlfJ April 2, 2013 at 10:27 pm

The girl in the background is her do it girl. From pulling her hair up for her to carrying her stuff for the queen. Please!!!!!

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James Fleming Jr April 1, 2013 at 5:09 pm

The Democrats wanting an apology for anything is like spitting into a 100 mph wind. After their Convention I would not even say thank you to one of the devils if I knew they were Democrat and did something for me. They are all hypocrites.

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James Fleming Jr April 1, 2013 at 5:09 pm

The Democrats wanting an apology for anything is like spitting into a 100 mph wind. After their Convention I would not even say thank you to one of the devils if I knew they were Democrat and did something for me. They are all hypocrites.

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palmettogurl April 1, 2013 at 5:10 pm

Nothing has changed at SCDOR. The old appointee left and a new one took his place. Nobody has even laid eyes on Blume. H Cooper is still running the show.

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Shepgirl25 April 1, 2013 at 5:44 pm

The new Sheriff in town has been AWOL and Deputy Fife is still in charge.

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palmettogurl April 1, 2013 at 5:10 pm

Nothing has changed at SCDOR. The old appointee left and a new one took his place. Nobody has even laid eyes on Blume. H Cooper is still running the show.

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Shepgirl25 April 1, 2013 at 5:44 pm

The new Sheriff in town has been AWOL and Deputy Fife is still in charge.

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Thrifty April 1, 2013 at 5:36 pm

Speaking of fraud and mismanagement on a statewide level . . .

What’s the latest on the DHHS Medicaid fraud costing us $250 million a year (7 percent of expenses)?

Anybody? Do I hear an answer? Mr. Keck? Mrs. Haley? Mr. Maley? Mr. Wilson? Mr. Leatherman? Mr. Harrell?

Anybody?

Are there any adults who would like to answer that question?

Anybody at all?

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Thrifty April 1, 2013 at 5:36 pm

Speaking of fraud and mismanagement on a statewide level . . .

What’s the latest on the DHHS Medicaid fraud costing us $250 million a year (7 percent of expenses)?

Anybody? Do I hear an answer? Mr. Keck? Mrs. Haley? Mr. Maley? Mr. Wilson? Mr. Leatherman? Mr. Harrell?

Anybody?

Are there any adults who would like to answer that question?

Anybody at all?

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Crooner April 1, 2013 at 5:46 pm

Being a Republican means never having to say you’re sorry.

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Crooner April 1, 2013 at 5:46 pm

Being a Republican means never having to say you’re sorry.

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Curiious George April 1, 2013 at 6:23 pm

Hold the phone. Tim Tebow. . . What did HE apologize for? Skipping church? Bible study?

And BTW, the newspaper image, “Haley makes mistake; Harrell vents” — The same crooked Bobby Harrell who falsely reported and returned $26,500 of “campaign contributions”?

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Curiious George April 1, 2013 at 6:23 pm

Hold the phone. Tim Tebow. . . What did HE apologize for? Skipping church? Bible study?

And BTW, the newspaper image, “Haley makes mistake; Harrell vents” — The same crooked Bobby Harrell who falsely reported and returned $26,500 of “campaign contributions”?

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BlueDog April 1, 2013 at 7:16 pm

What a shitty ass video from the SCDP. No wonder they can’t win any big elections in this state…

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Smirks April 2, 2013 at 6:16 am

All of their videos are like that. They must have a low budget or little talent behind these, maybe both.

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BlueDog April 1, 2013 at 7:16 pm

What a shitty ass video from the SCDP. No wonder they can’t win any big elections in this state…

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Smirks April 2, 2013 at 6:16 am

All of their videos are like that. They must have a low budget or little talent behind these, maybe both.

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9" April 1, 2013 at 8:42 pm

I used to work at the townhouse,down the street,and know how they want their ‘apologies’.
I hated lying to wives,but got lotsa tips,and formed meaningful relationships w/whores.

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9" April 1, 2013 at 8:42 pm

I used to work at the townhouse,down the street,and know how they want their ‘apologies’.
I hated lying to wives,but got lotsa tips,and formed meaningful relationships w/whores.

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9" April 2, 2013 at 1:29 am

Next time she has her photo taken,could the photographer please advise;’Look Sincere’.

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9" April 2, 2013 at 1:29 am

Next time she has her photo taken,could the photographer please advise;’Look Sincere’.

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Smirks April 2, 2013 at 6:10 am

I don’t want her apology, I want her resignation. Her entire term has been rife with self-service and a general disregard for her fellow citizens. Follow your idol Palin and quit now.

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Smirks April 2, 2013 at 6:10 am

I don’t want her apology, I want her resignation. Her entire term has been rife with self-service and a general disregard for her fellow citizens. Follow your idol Palin and quit now.

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