HENRY McMASTER TO SEEK STATE’S “NO. 2” OFFICE …
Former SCGOP chairman and two-term Attorney General Henry McMaster (a.k.a. “Foghorn Leghorn”) jumped into the race for the largely ceremonial office of South Carolina lieutenant governor this week.
“I-say-I-say-I-rrrrunning,” McMaster said.
Not really … but that’s exactly what this guy sounds like. Only dumber.
Why is the 66-year-old Republican retread – who finished a disappointing third in the 2010 GOP gubernatorial primary – seeking this part-time, soon-to-be appointed post?
That’s a good question … McMaster’s wife, Peggy, is reportedly downright icy toward his bid. As is McMaster’s current employer – the University of South Carolina (where he has been making $191,000 a year as a fundraiser for the law school).
Whatever his rationale, McMaster’s entry into the race sets up a three-way “Republican” primary – and plenty of business for the state’s political consulting industry. Mike Campbell, son of former Gov. Carroll Campbell, is running for the office – as is Gov. Nikki Haley’s hand-picked “second in command,” Lowcountry real estate developer Pat McKinney.
Oddly enough, the most fiscally responsible candidate in this race may be the Democratic nominee – S.C. Rep. Bakari Sellers, who has made a name for himself by vowing to block a proposed Republican gas tax hike in the S.C. General Assembly.
McMaster has run for lieutenant governor once before – losing to Democrat Nick Theodore in 1990.
Anyway, in honor of McMaster’s entry into the race, enjoy this collection of Foghorn Leghorn clips …
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I’d better not look, I just might be in thar!
“Are all these citizens here for me?”
“No, those are candidates, friend.”
I am a republican and I will not be voting for Nikki Hailey again nor will I be voting for this clown McMaster or her hand picked mate. Mcmasters was a disgrace when he was attorney general why in the hell would you want him as lieutenant gov?
OK. Then vote for Sheheen and the assholes with Obama/Shaheen/Coexist/Mean People Suck stickers on their bumpers. Can they hunch closer to those steering wheels or peer over their noses more obnoxiously as they attempt a left turn in their shitty little cars with their granny glasses?
My God, can we get NO decent person to run for LT. Governor?
We had the idiots Mike Daniel and Nick Theodore, nice guys; but, no leadership, not smart.
Then Bob Peeler, preached his religious beliefs, while haveing multiple affairs, destroying marriages and vindictive, dumb as dirt. probably the most empty suit to hold the position.
Andre’ Bauer, a child with poor judgement, questionable friends and self important imbicile.
Ken Ard, criminal with NO ethical compass, like Peeler a trash man!
I won’t even mention the juvenile reprobates we have elected Governor:
Hodges, Beasley, Sanford and now Haley? God help us!
are you certain Andre isn’t keeping his poweder dry for a petition or write in run against Grahmnesty?
He could not get elected dog catcher.
Great cartoons, reminds of a pleasant childhood!
The names on this list and our elected leaders, reminds me of my unpleasant NIGHTMARES!!
You got that right!
Peeler, Daniel, Ard, Bauer a foursome of dumbasses!
Peeler was the dumbest and most corrupt.
Having affair with best friends wife, a campaign worker, next door neighbor.
He was caught in many dirty tricks against the other candidates in Republican primary.
Check the SC judicial web site, many fileings against him for non payment of debt, traffic tickets and Federal Bankruptcy!
What a looser!
Me Too!!!
I am far from Bakari Sellers’ biggest fan, but danged if he isn’t looking more and more like the candidate who will bet my vote as time goes on.
The cartoon clips are great & spot-on. Nice touch.
Thanks for the laughs — helped to settle my dinner.
I understand McMasters candidacy.
Despite Fits vain attempt to prove his “independent” status by playing footsie with Sellers,a Democrat stands as much chance of winning statewide office presently in SC. as a Republican stands of winning Charlie Rangels Congressional seat.
Accordingly, the next LG will be chosen in the Republican primary.Surveying the present field,the inept Mike Campbell who ,absent his name would likely be flipping burgers at one of his Wendy’s rather than chasing the farcical dream of one day succeeding his father,and the unknown Haley lackey McKinney,one can understand how Henry might see an opening here.And as Haley wont be running again in 2018,well,who knows?
I think John Courson makes a better Foghorn Leghorn.
John Land, and LLand’s voice is closer. Also, Foghorn was actually quite clever.
John Courson makes a better wiley Coyote!
wow…$190,000 as fundraiser for USC law school..how easy is that!! Seem to remember Goldfinch hired McMaster to negotiate plea deal in Goldfinch’s federal criminal case (Goldfinch said that in AP report by Meg Kinnard). Politics makes strange bedfellows.
Maybe Mr Fog wants to enjoy the status of having a $500,000 SLED team that comes with the Office of Lt Governor
Too bad he failed to check with Leatherpecker who is sending the team to Charleston
to babysit the new POTCOC
Bless his heart…..
In 1990 Henry, whom I often shared a breakfast sandwich or lunch sandwich at Bills’s Sandwich Shop on Washington St. in Columbia when I worked on the 11th Floor of the then First National Bank Building at Main and Washinton, stopped at my office in the SC Low Country. He was seeking directions to the office of a local businessman who wrote checks to political campaigns. Henry was close in his choice of address; the businessman he sought was both my mentor and partner and his office was directly across the street from mine. Typically, Henry didn’t know the difference in odd numbers and even numberss.
In his inquiry Henry totally ignored 7 voters currently being serviced by me and my employees as he ducked out of the door as fast as he ducked in after inquiring of the potential donors whereabouts. Worse, the local donor (my partner) whom he was seeking was despised and loathed by the locals. Henry didn’t say hello, kiss my ass, or otherwise acknowledge the voters who all recognized him and who were stunned that he was dumb enough not to acknowledge them.
The moniker Foghorn Leghorn is a Goddamn compliment to the intellect (the lack thereof, of Henry McMaster). He may be the only candidate in the race with a lesser intellect than Mike Campbell.
Thank goodness the Lt. Governor’s office is a fairly benign position where he can do little harm. The Foghorn comparison is spot on.
Thank God it is a benign position. With Lt. Governors like Bauer, Peeler, Ard, it could have been disastrous!
These three prove, the position could be done away with and the position never missed.
Damn, I read the headline and thought the real Foghorn Leghorn was really going to run. I thought maybe, just maybe this would be the most credible candidate we have seen in a long time.
He FITS: Since you have in effect (you’ll deny of course) ENDORSED Bakari Sellers…will you interview him about: Obamacare, Global Warming; abortion; education spending; welfare spending; race relations (whose fault?) and Bush’s economy vs Obama’s (using actual data)???…
I would LOVE to see you compel a democrat’s Political Suicide (for SC anyway)…I’d LMAO, and give you some “journalist” kudos if you have the B@!!$ to get ya’ boy on tape so we can know all about who he is…before we vote…
Let me know if you can help??
IF he gets elected then when the Clemson or USC presidencies open up he can slide right in.
Send him to Clemsux!
Long live USC!!!!
Uhhh FITS, Fritz Hollings still has claim to the Foghorn Leghorn moniker, Trey Walker’s suture boss is Leghorn light
…as in, “Weee Sooth Kaa-leeneeyuns..” ??
Sara Palin sounds like Rocky the Flying Squirrel.
So another conservative Republican looking for a government check instead of going out an getting a real job. Why am I not surprised? Can’t make it in the real world I guess. Need that gubment check, gubment health care and gubment retirement.
A good place for ole Henry, gives him a lot of nothing to do. Foghorn Leghorn nails him.
John Land is running for lieutenant governor?!?
John Land is running for lieutenant governor?!?
Boy.. Ah say, Boy! Why, Ah bin thinkin’ abowt runnin’ mahsef! Heck! Issa job most enniboddy kin do, an’ moesslih, thass nuthin’. Sahn mee up, Boy!
Theres a name for it, McNasty. Go home Henry, do something right with your life, just go fucking home.