Republican for a Reason...Report from Columbia, SC

The Republican state chairs from across America are gathering here in Columbia, South Carolina this afternoon, just as the second Republican Presidential debate is to take place at the Koger Center for the Arts tonight. You can watch the debate live on Fox News at 6:00 PM Pacific Time.

Numerous Republican leaders have been spotted already here at the Marriott, including RNC Chairman Mike Duncan, South Carolina Governor Governor Mark Sanford, GOPAC Chairman (and former US Senate nominee) Michael Steele, Congressman Duncan Hunter, and Governor (and former RNC Chairman) Jim Gilmore.

The theme for this state chairs meeting is "Republican for a Reason," reflecting the party's recommitment to governing from principle: lower taxes, limited government, promoting personal responsibility, and a strong national defense.

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