Paul Thurmond

Tim Scott Beats Paul Thurmond In South Carolina GOP Congressional Primary

AP/The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

Voters in South Carolina nominated a black Republican lawmaker for an open congressional seat Tuesday, rejecting a renowned political name and potenti...

Tim Scott, Black Congressional Candidate, Looking Likely To Beat Strom Thurmond's Son In South Carolina GOP Primary

The Huffington Post | Nick Wing | Posted 05.25.2011

62 years ago, then-South Carolina Governor Strom Thurmond ran for President on a segregationist "Dixiecrat" platform. During his campaign, he made a s...

Tea Party Appears Split In Utah GOP Senate Primary

AP | LIZ SIDOTI and JIM DAVENPORT | Posted 05.25.2011

COLUMBIA, S.C. — In a break from the state's racist legacy, South Carolina Republicans overwhelmingly chose Nikki Haley, an Indian-American woma...

Paul Thurmond, Strom's Son, Eyes S.C. Congressional Bid

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The son of late U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond says he may run for an open congressional seat in South Carolina. Republican Paul T...