More from the SC Launch

Jul 12th, 2007 11:30 AM UTC
By Lauren Johnson

Dozens of ONE campaign supporters from across the Palmetto State met today on the steps of South Carolina’s state capitol building.

While ONE volunteers have been busy attending campaign events throughout the state in recent weeks, today’s formal launch of ONE Vote ’08 was a major step forward in the home of the “First in the South” presidential primary.

Among the numerous South Carolina political leaders in attendance were former Governor Jim Hodges, former Superintendent of Education Inez Tenebaum, Greenwood Mayor Floyd Nicholson, and South Carolina Policy Council Vice President Ashley Landess.

In addition to dedicated volunteers and ONE field organizers, the rally was also attended by staff members from the presidential campaigns of Senators Clinton, McCain, and Obama, as well as former Governor Romney. This participation, from candidates of both parties, demonstrates the success of ONE organizers in bringing the issues of poverty reduction and disease prevention into the state’s political dialogue.

The rally was an exciting event that received solid media coverage from the local television stations and newspapers. The core message of poverty reduction and disease prevention in the developing world was well articulated and eagerly received.

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