South Carolina Pols Rally to Draft Jim DeMint

Congressman Jeff Duncan joined by several State Representatives at "Draft Jim DeMint" rally.
By: Angela Toft
 
June 19, 2011 - PRLog -- Congressman Jeff Duncan (R-SC), SC State Senator Danny Verdin,
and SC State Representatives Mark Willis and Tom Corbin spoke at a rally to Draft Jim DeMint for President on Saturday in the Senator's hometown of Greenville, South Carolina. Congressman Trey Gowdy (R-SC), SC State Representatives Garry Smith and Tommy Stringer, and Richard Viguerie sent letters of support to be read at the event. SC State Rep Mike Pitts and radio hosts Dr. Tony Beam, Bill Frady, and Bob McLain also lent their support. The rally was organized by Conservatives4DeMint, a national grassroots organization which believes that Senator Jim DeMint is the best candidate to beat Barack Obama.

"The 2012 Presidential election will not just determine who occupies the White House for the next four years. It'll determine the state of freedom in America for a generation. That's how important this election is to our country," stated Congressman Jeff Duncan. "The conservative cause needs a warrior with conviction who can lead us into battle next November. I believe Jim DeMint is the kind of leader who can do just that."

Congressman Trey Gowdy (R-SC) issued a statement which read in part: “Senator DeMint has publicly stated he is praying over and discussing with his family the prospects of mounting a run for President. My thoughts and prayers are with the Senator and his family as he makes this difficult decision.”

Richard Viguerie, known as the "Funding Father of the conservative movement," was even bolder. He declared: "It is essential for Senator DeMint to get into the presidential race to champion the key constitutional, social and economic issues that are important to the future of our nation."  

To rousing applause, Viguerie's statement continued: "Once, every generation, someone arises who is the natural leader of small-government conservatives with an abiding allegiance to the Constitution. I believe that in the first part of the 21st century, Jim DeMint is that man!"

Viguerie then implored conservatives to continue working to draft Senator DeMint. "With the first primaries just half a year away, we must do everything in our power to convince Senator DeMint to rise above the rest, lead us out of our current mess, and return America to her proper place as a 'shining city on a hill.' "

Conservatives4DeMint is spearheading a national grassroots movement to draft Jim DeMint for President. The group is currently active in 37 states. To join the effort, visit
http://conservatives4demint.com/
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Source:Angela Toft
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