Endorsements

When you take a look at some of the common quoted themes amongst the people and groups who have publicly and boldly come out for Larry Grooms: trust, conservative, leader, tea party, life, accomplishments – it’s no wonder Larry Grooms is the choice for the Lowcountry.






LOWCOUNTRY LEGISLATORS:

SENATE:

Paul Campbell (R – Berkeley)

Raymond Cleary (R – Georgetown)

HOUSE:

Joe Daning (R – Berkeley)

Eddy Southard (R – Berkeley)

QUOTABLES:

Paul Campbell said, “It’s been well documented that Larry Grooms was part of the hand picked team which helped secure the Boeing deal. When the multinational cargo carrier Maersk, was planning to take its business out of the Charleston port – Larry came in and helped negotiate a deal to ensure Maersk would remain in the Lowcountry. Larry’s record creating a pro-business environment on the biggest of international stages for South Carolina speaks for itself.”

Ray Cleary said, “Even in today's difficult economic climate – Larry’s ability to create a pro-jobs environment has been great for our region and our state. We need him in Congress.”

Joe Daning said, “I was a strong supporter of Tim Scott when he first ran for Congress and now that Tim is in the Senate, I'm supporting Larry Grooms. I have witnessed Larry's invaluable leadership first-hand at the state level and now, we need to send Larry to Washington.”

Eddie Southard said, “Larry believes in fundamental tax reform. He supports ending corporate welfare and special interest tax loopholes, broadening the tax base and lowering taxes. If we as conservatives don't address Washington's out of control spending problem and put forth solid fiscal policy like Larry suggests, we as a nation will continue to burden our children and grandchildren with unnecessary immoral debt.

LOCAL OFFICIALS

Linda Page - Mount Pleasant Town Councilman

Chris Nickels - Mount Pleasant Town Councilman

Paul Gawrych - Former Mount Pleasant Town Councilman

Larry Shirley - Former City of Charleston Councilman

Ron Brinson  - North Charleston City Council

Bob King  - North Charleston City Councilman

John McCants  - Goose Creek City Councilman

Jim Rozier  - Former Berkeley County Supervisor

David Chinnis  - Dorchester County Councilman

James Law - Former Statehouse Representative and former Mayor of Moncks Corner

Robby Robbins - Former 1st Circuit Solicitor

Mike Rose – Former State Senator

Mary Ann Cannady - Former Walterboro Councilwoman

Keith Summey - Mayor City of North Charleston

Bill Peagler - Mayor Town of Moncks Corner

Rembert Wrenn - Mayor Town of Bonneau

Wayne DeWitt - Berkeley County Sheriff

Elliot Summey - Vice Chairman of Charleston County Council

Dennis Fish - Vice Chairman of Berkeley County Council

Tim Callanan - Berkeley County Councilman - Former Chairman Berkeley

County Republican Party

Cathy Davis - Berkeley County Councilwoman

Jack Schurlknight - Berkeley County Councilman

Ken Gunn - Berkeley County Councilman

Larry Hargett - Dorchester County Councilman - Chairman of Berkeley

Charleston Dorchester Council of Governments

Richard Rosebrock - Former Dorchester County Councilman

QUOTABLES:

North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey said, “When Boeing was looking to build their 787 Dreamliner in another state, Larry and three other legislators, rescued the deal and paved the way for the largest economic development project in our state. Larry knows how to get people to work together, a talent greatly needed in Congress.”

Monks Corner Mayor Bill Peagler said, “Grooms fiscal conservative credentials and his service as a South Carolina State Senator are his reasons for backing Grooms. "I know Larry well. He has walked the walk when it comes to matters related to limited government, liberty and fiscal conservatism more so than any of the other candidates in this race."

Charleston County Council Vice Chairman, Elliot Summey said, “When our port was losing jobs and business to other states, Larry Grooms stepped up to the plate, secured the Maersk contract, and passed the Port Restructuring Act.  This set the course for Charleston to become the fastest growing port in North America.”

Dorchester County Councilman Larry Hargett said, "He received the Taxpayer Champion Award multiple years in a row. That's the type of leadership we need to send to Washington."

Berkeley County Council Vice Chairman, Dennis Fish said, “When it came to reigning in the state budget, lawmakers shot down Larry's amendment to provide taxpayers some $81 million in income tax relief. He will fight for the taxpayer, even if it means going against members of his own party. Larry's record in the senate illustrates his ability to do what's right, no matter what."

Berkeley County Council member, Cathy Davis said, “We have the opportunity to replace Senator Tim Scott with a proven conservative. Congress needs Larry Grooms and his conservative values now more than ever."

NATIONAL EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN LEADER AND “WALLBUILDERS” FOUNDER DAVID BARTON

Known as “America’s Historian,” David Barton said, “If they (politicians) won’t protect life, they’re sure not going to protect your money…He’s (Larry) got a lifetime 100% voting record on life issues. If you can be consistent for that many years on the life issue, I can tell you what his economic voting record is, what his regulatory voting record is, what his liberty voting record is. That’s why I work with him (Larry) so closely. I know his heart and his passion.”

State Senator and Larry Grooms said, “This is a phenomenal blessing for me and this campaign. It means so much to have David’s endorsement in this race. David has been a strong national conservative voice defending our Constitution and our founding principles of limited government and a strong traditional family unit. What can I say? I’m a fan. But to have this endorsement at a time when the values this country are being mocked and eroded – and when the history of this country is being twisted – I’m proud to have David stand by my side and support what we’re trying to accomplish.”

POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES (PAC’S)

RNC for Life

Tea Party Leadership Fund

Freedom Defense Fund

Restore America's Voice PAC

National Federation of Republican Assemblies-

“Larry Grooms is a Reagan Conservative. We need someone in Congress who is a rock solid conservative with a record to prove it – someone who’ll carry forward what Tim Scott started – and that person is Larry Grooms.  This is not a time to nominate anyone with questionable conservative credentials.  It's time for conservatives in the first district to unite behind Larry Grooms, the one person in this race with the proven record of protecting the founding freedoms and liberties that make America great. To put it simply, the time for talk is over – we need a proven leader we can trust.   Larry has already proven he can stop spending, create a pro-business environment and lower taxes in the South Carolina Legislature  – so we know we can trust him to do the same in Washington.”

Conservative Victory Fund

Tea Party Command Center

Palmetto Conservatives Fund

Special Operations Speaks PAC

SOUTH CAROLINA’s U.S. CONGRESSMEN

Jeff Duncan (R – 3rd District)

Mick Mulvaney (R – 5th District)

Congressman Jeff Duncan said, “It’s easy for Governor Sanford to have the bully pulpit as Governor and purport those things. And it’s another thing to be in the trenches…True Conservatism is exhibited through your actions. Larry has shown to me that when I need a colleague in my delegation to stand firm against leadership over raising the debt ceiling or standing firm on spending cuts, I know Larry’s proven.”

Congressman Mick Mulvaney said, “Once you’ve got a guy that you know you can count on 100%, you stick with him, and that’s Larry Grooms. It’s easy for folks to go on TV and tell people how conservative they are….it’s easy to talk conservative, much more difficult to vote that way, and I’ve seen Larry Grooms do it time and time again. It’s absolutely critical to the us (the delegation) that as we work to achieve what we want to achieve for the State of South Carolina, that we find somebody who fits that team, and that’s Larry.”

NATIONAL LEADER IN THE CONSERVATIVE MOVEMENT

Phyllis Schlafly said:

“I have dedicated most of my life to fighting for the conservative movement.  That fight continues today – and I am happy to endorse Larry Grooms for the U.S. Congress in the First District of South Carolina and wish him every success.” Schlafly is a long-time national leader of the conservative movement, best selling author and founder of the Eagle Forum.

State Senator and Candidate for Congress Larry Grooms said, “This campaign has truly been a blessing. It means so much when the people that know you best – the people you’ve worked with – trust you and want you to be in Washington fighting for them. I feel like this campaign is starting to snowball in the best way – and I’m blessed to have so many concerned voters, good friends, longtime colleagues and yes, people I’ve never met, join me in this fight. These endorsements are particularly important when you realize that, in such a crowded field, they’ve publicly and boldly decided to support my record and this campaign.

I truly believe the groundswell of grassroots support at the local level will help put this campaign over the top. And the national recognition of my record by Tea Party groups, Life groups, Freedom groups and Conservative organizations ads a different and unique dimension to our campaign on the national level. People are paying attention to the first District – and knowing that these national conservative groups want conservative leadership and representation from South Carolina makes it truly humbling they chose me.”