4 11, 2010

Governor-elect Haley indicates she’s eager to work with GOP lawmakers – The Post and Courier

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Kendra Stewart, an associate political science professor at the College of Charleston, said Haley will need to assemble a transition team that can help guide her on ways to play nice with lawmakers. She also can learn from Sanford by reviewing his approach to legislative interactions and what didn't work, Stewart said. "Even though she

4 11, 2010

Nikki Haley first Indian-American woman elected governor of US state – AP

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"She has what people had hoped Sarah Palin had had," said Kendra Stewart, a College of Charleston political scientist. "I think people felt like Sarah Palin was lacking the substance but Nikki Haley actually has that substance." http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5ivFwnarKlMr8bgEa-NkI1uFb4o6w?docId=5028247

3 11, 2010

One Year to the Day Since Boeing Came to North Charleston – WCIV

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When the company made the announcement that it would be coming to the Low Country, that was good news then. And it's good news now. The employment growth rate in the Charleston area is about twice that of that state average. College of Charleston economist Frank Hefner says a lot of that climb is thanks

3 11, 2010

Tea Party May Help Black GOP Candidates – Fox News

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"Overall, the African American community will still more closely identify with the policies of the Democratic Party -- mostly because of socioeconomic status and the economic policies they offer," said Kendra Stewart, a political science professor at the College of Charleston. "Regardless of race and gender, people still tend to vote the issues." http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2010/10/29/tea-party-may-help-black-gop-candidates#ixzz14F7l5whG

3 11, 2010

BURGER COLUMN: Politics knows no shame – The Post and Courier

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"We have a long history of mudslinging and this period is certainly not the worst," according to Kendra Stewart, a professor of political science at the College of Charleston. "We've seen uglier elections and much more personal attacks." http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2010/oct/31/politics-knows-no-shame/

3 11, 2010

Padgett named C of C Board of Trustees chair – The Post and Courier

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Greg Padgett has been elected chairman of the College of Charleston's Board of Trustees. He will serve a two-year term. Padgett, who lives in Charleston, was appointed to the board by Gov. Mark Sanford in 2008. He is the chief financial officer of Fennell Holdings Inc., an investment holding company. He received his bachelor of

3 11, 2010

Rare volumes offer insight – The Post and Courier

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Outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs soon will be able to peruse more than 2,000 rare angling and sporting books at the College of Charleston's library. The collection, compiled by Dr. Greville Haslam, contains volumes published between the 17th and early 20th centuries. Howard and Mary Phipps donated the collection to the Marlene and Nathan Addlestone

3 11, 2010

“Kingmaker” DeMint Urges Change from Within GOP – Fox News

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"His seat is pretty secure. And what happened during this election is likely to happen in future elections if the climate stays the same," said Kendra Stewart, a political science professor at the College of Charleston. "So, he would definitely be somebody you would want to be friends with." http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2010/11/03/kingmaker-demint-urges-change-within-gop#ixzz14Ef1qQO3

3 11, 2010

Charleston library has rare outdoor sporting books – AP

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CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - The College of Charleston is preparing to display a collection of more than 2,000 rare outdoor sporting books that date from the 17th century. The Post and Courier of Charleston reported that Howard and Mary Phipps have donated a collection of books published between the 17th century and early 20th century.