As y’all probably know, Joe Riley is quite possibly the one S.C. politician I respect and admire most. Or at the very least, he’s in the Top Five for sure.
So I congratulate Vincent Sheheen on getting a key nod, as my old friend Dave Moniz would say:
CHARLESTON MAYOR ENDORSES VINCENT SHEHEEN FOR GOVERNOR
Citing Sheheen’s ability to “move our state forward and create good jobs,” Mayor Joe Riley endorses Sheheen in Democratic primary
Charleston, SC – On Wednesday, January 13, at the William Aiken House in downtown Charleston, Mayor Joseph P. Riley will endorsed state Senator Vincent Sheheen in the Democratic primary race for governor. Mayor Riley’s endorsement is particularly significant as Charleston is the second largest city in South Carolina and a major source of votes in the highly contested Democratic primary.
“From creating good jobs, improving our public schools, protecting our natural environment, and reforming our tax code, Vincent Sheheen is the leader South Carolina needs now,” said Mayor Riley.
“In his nine terms as mayor, Joe Riley has achieved great things for his city,” said Sheheen. “I am honored to have his endorsement, and I look forward to working with Mayor Riley throughout this campaign and as governor. Mayor Riley recognizes the critical role that the Port of Charleston and the tourism industry play in the life of every South Carolinian. We share a deep concern for economic development, and when I am governor, we will work together to revitalize the economy and bring good jobs to Charleston and the entire state of South Carolina.”
Mayor Riley continued, “Vincent Sheheen is the kind of dynamic leader we need to get our state back on the right track. He understands the issues that matter in Charleston and all across South Carolina and knows how to bring people together, regardless of political party, to solve problems and move our state forward.”
“As governor, my top priorities will be to grow our state’s stagnant economy and ensure that South Carolina students have the quality public schools schools they deserve,” said Sheheen. “Working with leaders like Joe Riley, I am committed to getting this great state back on track for every citizen.”
Before his election to the state Senate in 2004, Vincent Sheheen served as a city prosecutor and a state Representative. He is now serving his second full term, representing Chesterfield, Kershaw and Lancaster counties. Sheheen has previously announced endorsements from House Minority Leader Harry Ott, education leaders across South Carolina, and elected officials and community activists throughout Richland County.
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