The decision to launch such a campaign signals that the Republican Party is taking Sheheen seriously as a challenger, said Kendra Stewart, a political science professor at the College of Charleston. She added the move is an effort to minimize any impact Sheheen could have on the gubernatorial race.
“The fact that the Republicans are coming out with this offense, with this issue, signals their concern that this race could be competitive as well,” Stewart said. “It’s not a surprise that they would resort to this tactic.”
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