South Carolina Republican Party GOP Press Release
 


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Tuesday, January 21, 2003
Contact: Luke Byars
(803) 988-8440
 
 
10 Questions for John Edwards
 
Will he really boycott S.C.?
 
(Columbia) – Today, upon hearing the news that United States Senator and Democrat Presidential Candidate John Edwards agreed to honor the economic boycott on the people of South Carolina, Katon Dawson, Chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party issued the following statement:

"Since John Edwards has agreed to honor the economic boycott against the people of South Carolina by refusing to stay in hotels in our state, I have a few simple questions to ask him:

1. Will he buy or lease real estate for a campaign headquarters in SC?

2. Will he employ any South Carolinian staff for his campaign?

3. Will he advertise on our local television and radio stations?

4. Will he or his staff eat at any of our state’s fine restaurants?

5. Will he use South Carolina printers to create campaign literature or mail?

6. Will he buy gasoline for his campaign motorcades?

7. Will he use South Carolina Dry Cleaning for his shirts and suits?

8. Will he use South Carolina caterers for political events?

9. Will he use hotel and motel space for campaign events?

10. Will he use South Carolina companies to lease rental cars?

John Edwards is a South Carolina native. He was born in Seneca, South Carolina 49 years ago. I wonder if Senator Edwards has honored the economic boycott in South Carolina since its inception."

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