The Wall of Separation (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
When it comes to church-state separation, South Carolina Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer just doesn’t have a clue. That’s never been more apparent than it was yesterday. After a federal judge ruled against a legislature-mandated “Christian” license plate, Bauer carried on in a way that made me think he not only failed to read the court’s opinion, [...]
Political Wire (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
In a "sure sign" South Carolina Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer (R) is running for governor, "the two-term, Republican lieutenant governor opened a campaign bank account and filed paperwork with the State Ethics Commission," reports The State . However, running for governor wasn't Bauer's first choice. In late August, Bauer offered embattled Gov. Mark Sanford a...
Ken Hawkins (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
Summary: The state's lieutenant governor, once famous for running red lights, is now running for Columbia's top office. Link: http://thedigitel.com/node/6977
Real Clear Politics (Free subscription) | 12/07/2009
A new Rasmussen poll in South Carolina (500 LVs, 12/2, MoE +/- 4.5%) shows Republicans generally well-positioned in the race to succeed Gov. Mark Sanford (R). State Education Superintendent Jim Rex is the strongest Democrat, and actually leads Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer in one matchup. General Election Matchups Barrett 39 -- Rex 33 -- Und 21 Bauer 35 [...]
S.C. Politics Today (Free subscription) | 12/08/2009
... said other unnamed candidates in the race -- which includes U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett, Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer, state Sen. Larry Grooms and Attorney General Henry McMaster -- "are products of the Republican Establishment. They are men who talk of smaller government without actually fighting for it. They are men who talk of less regulation while regulating. They are men of good will who...
Queerty (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
When it comes to outing anti-gay officials, Blog Active's Mike Rogers invented the gsame — or at least mastered it. Without Rogers's exposure of folks like Rep. Mark Foley or outh Carolina Lt. Governor Andre Bauer, there might never have been that Outrage film. So how does Rogers feel about ChurchOuting.org, the website promising to [...]
TheNewspaper (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
... statement. "That's unconstitutional and un-American." South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Andre Bauer was the driving force behind the legislation that created the plate. He noted that even atheists can select a "Secular Humanists of the Low Country" plate which replaces the phrase "In God We Trust" with "In Reason We Trust" ( view plate ). "Over...
nufc1892 blog on Absolute Radio (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
... but of a specific sect in particular," Ms Currie wrote. Her ruling also singled out Lt Gov Andre Bauer, who had pushed the bill approving the license plates through the state legislature. Christian advocates tried to get the same license plate approved in Florida, but the bill did not pass that state's lawmaking body. Mr Bauer wanted to accomplish in South Carolina what...
jobsanger (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
... plate with a cross, a stained glass window and the words "I BELIEVE" on it. Lt. Governor Andre Bauer said approval of the plate was a "free speech" issue. He said it was ridiculous that the state had 103 different speciality plates, and yet didn't have a plate for christians. But the truth is that the move actually restricts speech rather than insuring free speech....
Joe. My. God. (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
... through the South Carolina legislature with the urging and funding of recently outed Lt. Governor Andre Bauer, about whom the judge said, "Whether motivated by sincerely held Christian beliefs or an effort to purchase political capital with religious coin, the result is the same." Subscribe to Joe.My.God.
Daisy's Dead Air (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
... clause of the U.S. Constitution and its 14th Amendment. She also singled out Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer , who pushed through the legislation. "Whether motivated by sincerely held Christian beliefs or an effort to purchase political capital with religious coin, the result is the same," Currie wrote in her order. "The statute is clearly unconstitutional and defense of its implementation...
Marc Ambinder (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
Jenny Sanford, the wife of South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, has endorsed in the state's 2010 gubernatorial race. Sanford backed state Rep. Nikki Haley over some bigger Republican names, including U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett (R-SC), state Attorney General Henry McMaster, and Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer, a political rival of her husband's. Mark Sanford won't be running, as he's term-limited at...
The Freethinker (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
... of religion in general, but of a specific sect in particular. Her ruling also singled out Lt Gov Andre Bauer – who had pushed the bill approving the license plates through the state legislature – for criticism. Lt Gov Andre Bauer The judge wrote that Bauer wanted to accomplish in South Carolina what had been unsuccessful in Florida in order to: Gain legislative...
Autoblog (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
... In her ruling, U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie took specific aim at the state's Lt. Governor Andre Bauer, the driving force behind the initiative, calling the move "an effort to purchase political capital with religious coin." In addition to banning the plate, Judge Currie also ordered the state to reimburse the legal expenses of Americans United for Separation of Church...
stAllio!'s way (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
... since the nation's founding, Currie wrote. Currie also focused on the role played by Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer, who originally pushed for the Christian tag after a move to create a similar "I Believe" tag failed in Florida. "Such a law amounts to state endorsement not only of religion in general, but of a specific sect in particular," Currie wrote. "Whether motivated...
