S.C. Sen. Lee Bright (R-Spartanburg) has rolled out a new website heralding the launch of his U.S. Senate bid against two-term incumbent Lindsey Graham.
Bright’s site – www.BrightForSenate.com – urges viewers to sign up for his campaign newsletter so that they will know “the moment he announces.”
Really? We hate to spoil the suspense, but FITS readers have known of Bright’s intentions since February, so his official entry into the fray isn’t exactly groundbreaking news. Guess he was just waiting on Jesus regarding the timing of his announcement (Bright has repeatedly told supporters he believes it is “God’s will” for him to challenge Graham).
Yeah …
Anyway, when he makes his formal declaration, Bright will become the third Republican to step forward against Graham – joining Charleston, S.C. businesswoman Nancy Mace (the first female graduate of The Citadel military college) and Richard Cash, a social conservative who was narrowly defeated in the GOP runoff for South Carolina’s third congressional district two years ago.
Former S.C. Treasurer Thomas Ravenel has also hinted at a possible challenge to Graham, and Orangeburg, S.C. attorney Bill Connor – who ran unsuccessfully for S.C. Lt. Governor in 2010 – is also mulling a challenge.
South Carolina is a runoff state, which means that if no “anti-Graham” emerges prior to next June’s primary, Graham would likely face off against one of these opponents in a head-to-head matchup two weeks after the primary election.
Let’s get something clear right away regarding Bright: We love his voting record as a member of the South Carolina Senate. Absolutely love it. He has been one of the most consistent fiscal conservatives ever to serve in the S.C. General Assembly – and he deserves tremendous credit for his unswerving allegiance to the best interests of Palmetto State taxpayers.
The problem? Bright is one of the most sanctimonious social conservatives we’ve ever met – which means it will be difficult for him to assemble the sort of broad-based coalition that’s necessary to unseat Graham. Bright is also … well … not so “bright,” and has a dubious business history which we expect his opponents to pounce on.
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Does anybody know what this clown does for a living? I went to his website and he doesn’t list his employment. All I discovered is that his wife has some pretty sweet hair.
Is he the one that went bankrupt?
His looks like he’s got some Neanderthal in him.
I know he has all of those judgments against him for not paying the bills of his trucking company. If I were a voter in his district, I would want to know what the hell he actually does. Besides overeat, of course.
Well, he certainly doesn’t look too “Bright”!
he went bankrupt and lives off his Senate salary. I smell an ethics charge next…what a buffoon
Does anybody know what this clown does for a living? I went to his website and he doesn’t list his employment. All I discovered is that his wife has some pretty sweet hair.
Is he the one that went bankrupt?
His looks like he’s got some Neanderthal in him.
I know he has all of those judgments against him for not paying the bills of his trucking company. If I were a voter in his district, I would want to know what the hell he actually does. Besides overeat, of course.
Well, he certainly doesn’t look too “Bright”!
he went bankrupt and lives off his Senate salary. I smell an ethics charge next…what a buffoon
Where do we find these people? This guy is a pathetic joke and he will simply waste the money of his foolish supporters. Some of you say, “Anybody but Graham, but do you really mean ANYBODY?”
A tea party darling, this clown drew the ridicule of the entire country in 2011 when he actually sponsored a bill for South Carolina to have an alternative currency to the US Dollar.
If you are really quiet, you might even be able to hear the Graham campaign laughing.
Where do we find these people? This guy is a pathetic joke and he will simply waste the money of his foolish supporters. Some of you say, “Anybody but Graham, but do you really mean ANYBODY?”
A tea party darling, this clown drew the ridicule of the entire country in 2011 when he actually sponsored a bill for South Carolina to have an alternative currency to the US Dollar.
If you are really quiet, you might even be able to hear the Graham campaign laughing.
Senator Knuckledragger!
I just figured out what Bright does all day. He downvotes everyone who doesn’t like him!!
I knew he must have been at the beach recently. I thought I saw that big water head of his up the beach and wondered about the drag marks going in an aimless line down the sand behind him….knuckledragger for sure.
Senator Knuckledragger!
I just figured out what Bright does all day. He downvotes everyone who doesn’t like him!!
I knew he must have been at the beach recently. I thought I saw that big water head of his up the beach and wondered about the drag marks going in an aimless line down the sand behind him….knuckledragger for sure.
We all know Fits is going to come out for Mace, which makes it hard to take the commentary on other candidates seriously.
We all know Fits is going to come out for Mace, which makes it hard to take the commentary on other candidates seriously.
LEE BRIGHT – POSTER BOY FOR STUPID.
LEE BRIGHT – POSTER BOY FOR STUPID.
Lee < Bright can announce any time he wants.
I'm glued to travrollingforsenate.com while on pins and noodles.
The excitement is so thick it can be cut with a knife !
Lee < Bright can announce any time he wants.
I'm glued to travrollingforsenate.com while on pins and noodles.
The excitement is so thick it can be cut with a knife !
Another inmate heard from.
Another inmate heard from.
Anyone but Graham. We need term limits.
Anyone but Graham. We need term limits.
This fellow is beyond being overweight — he’s obese. Since he has no discipline over his eating habits, it makes me conclude he lacks discipline in life generally. Like Chris Christie, he sets a bad example for the rest of us. Fat farm first, then higher political office, please.
This fellow is beyond being overweight — he’s obese. Since he has no discipline over his eating habits, it makes me conclude he lacks discipline in life generally. Like Chris Christie, he sets a bad example for the rest of us. Fat farm first, then higher political office, please.