Grooms jumps into Culture Wars with both feet

Larry Grooms has apparently decided that Kulturkampf is the way to differentiate himself from the rest of the Gang of 16 in the GOP primary for the 1st Congressional District:

Charleston, SC – In a political shocker last night at the College of Charleston Forum – not one Republican up on stage stood up and supported traditional marriage being between one man and one woman.

In fact, the Post and Courier this morning, published an article titled, “1st Congressional District Candidates Speak Up on Gay Marriage, Other Issues,” and it exposed the candidates’ decidedly liberal position on marriage.

For example, Teddy Turner, Jr.’s newly found conservatism apparently doesn’t include protecting social issues like marriage. Turner said, “I don’t think social issues should be a federal issue.” Candidate Tim Larkin said, “…This is a South Carolina Republican telling you the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional. It’s wrong.” Candidate Elizabeth Moffly said she didn’t think Congress should legislate morality or what goes on behind closed doors. Candidate Peter McCoy said, “When it comes down to the government telling somebody how to get married … I think the government has zero role in it.”

Even self proclaimed conservative, former Governor Mark Sanford didn’t refute the others – and now we know why – because at the Forum, Sanford refused to be clear on the issue too.

To view the article, click the following link:

http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130312/PC16/130319795/1031/1st-congressional-district-candidates-speak-up-on-gay-marriage-other-issues

Conversely, Larry Grooms was about 90 miles away at a Tea Party Forum in Bluffton – defending social issues like life and marriage. When asked about the Republican Party hemorrhaging demographics – Larry pointed out that Hispanic voters and African American voters care deeply about social issues – and abandoning life and marriage would hurt Republicans with those groups and not help.

Today, Larry issued the following statement about the lack of support for marriage at the College of Charleston forum last night:

Larry Grooms said, “I firmly believe marriage is between one man and one woman – and I will fight to defend traditional marriage against every attack. Quite frankly, I’m appalled that the other candidates refused to stand up for traditional marriage. But I’m not surprised. My opponents have sure talked a good conservative game, but now everyone can see, the others just won’t be as conservative as they say they will. And last night’s forum proves my point.

But whether it’s social issues, government spending issues or government waste issues – voters can trust me to stand in the gap for conservatism because I’ve got a record of doing just that.

If these other candidates can’t be conservative at a College of Charleston forum, then how can you trust them to be conservatives in the face of other Congressional members or Congressional leadership or this President?”

Larry Grooms has received various awards fighting for social issues including:

  • Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Citizens for Life
  • Senate Legislative Champion Award, Palmetto Family Council

 

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4 thoughts on “Grooms jumps into Culture Wars with both feet

  1. Mark Stewart

    That’s good. Miss an event all the other candidates attended, and then bring up how important it would have been for you to have been there. Oops!

    That’s awesome strategy. Winning stuff.

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  2. bud

    While I totally disagree with Grooms position on these issues they did come up and he gave his opinion. Why the dismissive “Kulturkampf” comment? On the other hand he should have been at the debate/forum with the other candidates to make that point.

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  3. Brad Warthen Post author

    This release just came in from the Grooms campaign:

    ICYMI – CHRISTIAN BROADCAST NETWORK’S CHIEF POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT DAVID BRODY PRAISES GROOMS CAMPAIGN FOR GETTING “BIGGEST ENDORSEMENT”

    National Media Takes Notice of the Momentum Building For The Larry Grooms Campaign for Congress

    Charleston, SC – National evangelical Christian leader David Barton recently announced his endorsement of Larry Grooms for Congress. Barton is a Tea Party favorite and known nationally as “America’s Historian.” Barton is the Founder and President of “WallBuilders,” a national pro-family organization that presents America’s forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious and constitutional heritage.

    The significance of this endorsement was not lost on the national media.

    In fact, Christian Broadcast Network’s David Brody reported the news this way:

    “Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford might be the biggest name running for Tim Scott’s vacant congressional seat down in South Carolina but he didn’t get the biggest endorsement.”

    “…This is a key endorsement for Grooms, especially in a district where all the candidates are trying to overtly appeal to the conservative Christian base. This endorsement sets Grooms apart from the rest.”

    To view Brody’s entire post on the matter, which includes AUDIO LINKS click the following:

    http://blogs.cbn.com/thebrodyfile/archive/2013/03/07/only-on-brody-file-david-barton-endorses-grooms-in-sc.aspx

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