This afternoon, the NRCC has officially announced State Senator Mick Mulvaney as an ‘On the Radar’ candidate, an important step of its Young Guns program.  Founded in the 2007-2008 election cycle by Reps. Eric Cantor (R-VA), Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), and Paul Ryan (R-WI), the Young Guns program is a member-driven organization dedicated to electing open-seat and challenger candidates nationwide. Mulvaney is running for South Carolina’s Fifth Congressional District.

“The NRCC is committed to working with Mick Mulvaney as he continues to meet the rigorous goals of the Young Guns program,” said NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions. “Mick Mulvaney is an accomplished leader for South Carolina, and he already has significant momentum behind his campaign. I am confident that he will be successful in his effort to defeat John Spratt, who is a career politician focused on Wall Street bailouts, a National Energy Tax and a government healthcare takeover, not job creation.”

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The Herald is reporting that John Spratt has confirmed his intention to run for a 15th term.  There was some speculation that he may retire.  Help force him to retire anyway and support Mick Mulvaney for Congress!

Though he insists he in, rumors abound that Jack Spratt might retire next year.  You can help him make up his mind by donating to Mick Mulvaney:

Contribute to the Money Bomb and help Mulvaney raise the cash to run a winning campaign.  If enough money is raised early on, it might convince Spratt to retire.

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Mick Mulvaney, challenger to Congressman John Spratt, will be marching in the City of York parade this Wednesday, December 16th.

Event: City of York Parade with Mulvaney
What: Rally
Start Time: Wednesday, December 16 at 3:35pm
End Time: Wednesday, December 16 at 6:35pm
Where: Downtown York

There is also a Facebook group for Mulvaney’s candidacy with information as well.

Rep. John Spratt (D-S.C.), one of the most influential Democrats in the House, is poised to face a serious challenge from state senator Mick Mulvaney, who has quickly moved up the political ranks in South Carolina.

Politico

Spratt’s challenger is beginning to attract attention from the politicos, something that doesn’t typically happen.  Good news for Mulvaney.  Bad news for Jack.

According to an interview conducted by FITSNews with a spokesman for Spratt, the Congressman is definitely in the game next year to try and win another term.  Sadly for Spratt, he is going to have to face Mick Mulvaney, a State Senator from Indian Land and unlike the past elections Spratt is used to, facing token candidates, Mulvaney is no slouch.  In Columbia, Mulvaney has been a pillar for limited government and more personal freedom.  This is a tune that is going to ring loud and clear next year as those of us in the Fifth Congressional District get more and more sick of the Federal government leading us down a road to financial bankruptcy and infringements of our liberties, all supported quite enthusiastically by John Spratt.

Help Mick Mulvaney defeat Congressman Spratt next year.  Volunteer your time and/or donate to the campaign.  Even if you can only spare $5, it all adds up.

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