South Carolina Governor sued by 18 year old

[loyalkydem]

Source: http://www.palmettoscoop.com/2009/04/16/sanford-sued-over-stimulus-stance/

A pair of Columbia attorneys led by former state Democrat Party Chairman Dick Harpootlian are suing Gov. Mark Sanford over his staunch opposition to accepting $700 million in federal stimulus money.

“We feel this is an important issue for the school children of South Carolina and it needs to be decided quickly,” said attorney Dwight Drake, who joined Harpootlian in the suit.

But Sanford, who earlier this month certified South Carolina’s need for the stimulus money while emphasizing that he would not accept the discretionary portion unless lawmakers paid down state debt, said the lawsuit would only end up costing taxpayers more money.

“Our own Attorney General and the White House have already confirmed what we’ve long believed on this issue, that this administration has the sole authority to ask for these funds, not the legislature,” Sanford said. “Thousands of taxpayers in our state stood up yesterday and said they’re tired of government spending beyond its means, that they’re tired of these so-called ’stimulus’ efforts out of Washington, D.C., and that they’re tired of Columbia insiders like these driving decisions in the Statehouse.”

The State Supreme Court has apparently put the case on the fast track and — in a rare move — is already considering it; something the state’s top prosecutor believes is a good thing.

“I’m pleased the Supreme Court is expeditiously addressing this lawsuit, as its premature filing may be perceived as partisan and politically motivated,” said Attorney General Henry McMaster. “The governor and legislature still have time to resolve the issue prior to the end of the legislative session.”

The plaintiff in the lawsuit, 18-year-old Casey Edwards of Chapin, said she is worried that hundreds of teachers could be let go without the stimulus money.

Sanford and his proponents, however, have argued that there are plenty of other ways to cut money without impacting teachers and that taking the money would actually cost the state far more jobs.

[MadMaddie]

1. Apparantly the lawsuit has merit....which is great

Good for her....

For the Governor as he continues to lash out and attack her....his favorability will decrease. They just don't know when to stop do they? These Governors as all Repuglicans are ensuring that they won't get reelected to their positions again. :popcorn:

[burning rain]

2. Can't look especially good for a Republican governor,....

even in a red state, to be standing against an eighteen-year-old, and education funding.

[LuvNewcastle]

3. How much you want to bet that

Sanford has his kids in private school.