Howard Rich wants to use “Our Children” as lab rats in his radical social experiment of school vouchers

S.C. New Democrats Fight N.Y. Millionaire’s School Vouchers Effort – 11/05/2008 – Columbia Free Times – This article Highlights the South Carolina New Democrats’ FightHowardRich.com “Name & Shame Tour” that happened the week before the elections

House District 45 candidate Returns Contributions – 10/22/2008 – The Herald – This article is PROOF THAT EXPOSING RICH WORKS!  Deborah Long who had received $12,000 from Rich has decided after much criticism that she will be returning all the money.

Loophole Conceals Campaign Donations 10/15/2008 – Columbia Free Times – This article explains the blackout period in campaign financing.  In short, that is when the public can no longer view the contributions any candidate is receiving due to reporting requirements.  The author explains how Howard Rich takes advantage of this and offers solutions into how to keep candidates accountable during the blackout.

Wealthy New Yorker Backing S.C. Races 10/14/08 - This article come from North Carolina. Rich’s shady money in our state is even catching the attention of our North Carolina neighbors. They should be worried too.

Who is Howard Rich? – 9/28/2008 – Spartanburg Herald – Journal – Yes another article that was released exposing Rich for all the money that has been dumped into this state.  This article calls out his 2008 candidates along with who his biggest supporters are across the state.

Rich Groupies Flout Finance Law 9/23/08 - The State - This article recaps Rich’s devious scheme to evade SC’s campaign limits and disclosure requirements. It highlights the loopholes that Rich is exploiting. It also brings to light how the Attorney General has brushed off the complaints brought to his attention and deemed these activities “technically legal.”

Taking The Initiative 9/22/06 - PBS - Explains the Stop Over Spending and Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights ballot initiatives in the ‘06 electoin and how they were funded by Rich.

Howard Rich Exposed 1/03/07 - Columbia City Paper - Explains how Rich made his first big election push in the 2006 General Election

The S.C. Project 6/14/08 - Free Times - Explains what exactly the “S.C. Project” is and how Howard Rich is tied into it. Explains how S.C. is just one state in a huge national political experiment.

South Carolina Project Loses Big Local Races 7/02/08 - Free Times - This article gives hope in that two of the “S.C. Project” - Rich machine candidates lost big primary races.

The Who’s Who List of Howie Rich Friends and Foes 7/30/08 - This article is a great overview on some of the biggest recipients of Rich contributions along with others out there that are against the Rich machine.

Runoffs Will Clarify Results of S.C. Project 6/18/08 - Free Times - Explains how the “S.C. Project” heavily funded by Howard Rich’s money is influential in this year’s Primary Runoffs.

Trashing Our Schools For Political Gain (PDF) 9/4/08 - The State - Article from The State about South Carolinians for Responsible Government and Howard Rich.

How a New Yorker’s Cash Impacts S.C. Races (PDF) 7/27/08 - The State - Explains how Howard Rich’s money impacts S.C. races.

Candidates Take Out-of-State Money (PDF)– 10/27/2006 – The post and Courier – Another article exposing Rich on his 2006 contributions into South Carolina.  This time one of the main focuses is on state Comptroller Richard Eckstrom who received $48,000 from Rich.

Outside Money Pours in (PDF)– 10/28/2006 – The Post and Courier – This article offers some good insight as to how Howard Rich had his first dose of heavy money flowing into South Carolina in 2006.  The author focuses this article on Governor Sanford and Karen Floyd.

Senate Race May Have Cost $1 Million (PDF) 7/20/08 - The State - Article about how the Republican Primary against Jake Knotts and Katrina Shealy got so expensive due to Rich’s organizations contributing so heavily into Shealy’s campaign. 

N.Y. Man Won’t Give Up S.C. School Choice Fight (PDF) 7/10/08 - The State - Article stating that Howard Rich will not go away.

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