Henry McMaster in Survey of 2010 Gubernatorial campaign websites

On Abortion: Human life begins at conception

Henry McMaster has always believed that human life begins at conception and should be protected from conception to natural death. Henry will be a pro-life governor. In 1986, Henry became the first candidate ever endorsed by South Carolina Citizens for Life. As South Carolina Republican Party state chairman, Henry McMaster ensured that the pro-life plank in the state and national party platform was never undermined. Source: 2010 S.C. Gubernatorial campaign website HenryMcMaster.com Jan 11, 2017

On Budget & Economy: Fight the "stimulus" law

2009: Led the Stimulus fight: Issued the opinion which provided the legal roadmap for the General Assembly and the courts to address questions concerning the federal "stimulus" law. Source: 2010 S.C. Gubernatorial campaign website HenryMcMaster.com Jan 11, 2017

On Crime: Prosecuted sex predators, prostitution, and fraud

2005: Declared Criminal Domestic Violence SC's #1 Crime: Worked with victim's advocates to enhance the law and create special courts in 36 counties, producing thousands of convictions.
2004: Created Internet Sex Predator (ICAC) Task Force: Wrote the law banning the use of the Internet by child sex predators, trained network of 50 law enforcement agencies which have arrested hundreds of these criminals, with a 100% conviction rate.
2003: Investigated and Prosecuted HomeGold case: Wrote the law to investigate securities fraud, then convicted all six architects of the HomeGold and Carolina Investors who defrauded thousands.
2010: Challenged Craigslist over prostitution ads, resulting in the removal of those ads nationwide.
2010: Expanded State Grand Jury, to assist in convicting gang members, securities fraud, and environmental crimes.

Source: 2010 S.C. Gubernatorial campaign website HenryMcMaster.com Jan 11, 2017

On Drugs: Operation Jackpot: keep drugs off the streets

2007: Led largest meth bust in state history : Coordinated with the Greenville County Sheriff's office and conducted the largest methamphetamine bust and prosecution in state history.
2010: Created a partnership to stop terrorists and traffickers : In conjunction with the South Carolina National Guard and law enforcement launched an effort to stop the financing of international terrorism through proceeds from human trafficking and the sale of narcotics here in South Carolina.
1983: Launched Operation "Jackpot": As United States Attorney, he launched "Operation Jackpot," the interdisciplinary financial investigation into international drug smuggling, producing over 100 convictions and keeping drugs off the streets of South Carolina.

Source: 2010 S.C. Gubernatorial campaign website HenryMcMaster.com Jan 11, 2017

On Education: Early education is the beginning of economic health

2009: Stood up for childhood education: Protected the people's vital interests in the critical education case in Clarendon County, which confirmed the necessity of early childhood education as the beginning of economic health and prosperity. Source: 2010 S.C. Gubernatorial campaign website HenryMcMaster.com Jan 11, 2017

On Energy & Oil: Fight to keep Yucca Mountain open

2010: Led the fight for Yucca Mountain: Fought to keep President Obama and U.S. Sen. Harry Reid from shutting down the Yucca Mountain Nuclear Storage Facility potentially returning $1.2 billion that was collected from South Carolina citizens to build the facility. Source: 2010 S.C. Gubernatorial campaign website HenryMcMaster.com Jan 11, 2017

On Environment: Protect marsh islands from illegal encroachment

Henry loves South Carolina and the beautiful natural resources that can be found in every corner of our state. As Attorney General he helped protect our marsh islands from illegal encroachment and our states water supply from being diverted to other areas. He also was integral in giving the State Grand Jury jurisdiction in crimes committed against our environment, a powerful weapon with which to combat the tragic consequences of inflicting damage to our natural resources. Source: 2010 S.C. Gubernatorial campaign website HenryMcMaster.com Jan 11, 2017

On Families & Children: Define traditional marriage and strong families

Traditional South Carolina values are the foundation for strong families and safe communities. Throughout his career in public service, including two terms as attorney general, Henry McMaster has defended traditional South Carolina values. He led the statewide effort to constitutionally define traditional marriage as a union between one man and one woman. And he cracked down on websites that peddle pornography and prostitution. Henry McMaster will be a governor who champions traditional values. Source: 2010 S.C. Gubernatorial campaign website HenryMcMaster.com Jan 11, 2017

On Government Reform: Served on state Commission on Ethics Reform

2012: Appointed to the South Carolina Commission on Ethics Reform: Led the Commission on Ethics Reform, a bipartisan group, to develop ways to strengthen our states outdated, and often ineffective, ethics laws. With Henry's leadership they drafted what is considered the blue print for a more ethical government, a government that works for the people. We are now closer than ever to enacting real ethics standards for our state's public officials which promotes honesty & accountability. Source: 2010 S.C. Gubernatorial campaign website HenryMcMaster.com Jan 11, 2017

On Gun Control: Government continues to intrude on gun owners' rights

For decades, Henry has worked with the NRA to protect our 2nd Amendment rights. But government at every level continues to intrude on gun owners' rights. Henry has passionately defended our 2nd amendment rights in state & federal courts across America. Henry was instrumental in clearing the way for concealed weapons reciprocity with other states. When local government officials have attempted to encroach gun owners constitutional rights, the attorney general took action to protect gun owners' rights. Source: 2010 S.C. Gubernatorial campaign website HenryMcMaster.com Jan 11, 2017

On Health Care: Challenge constitutionality of ObamaCare

2010: Led the federal ObamaCare lawsuit Led eighteen other states to challenge the unconstitutional "individual mandate" in the national health care law, an historic challenge that ended up allowing states the option to turn down the expansion of an already broken Medicaid system.
2009: Exposed ObamaCare's "Cornhusker Kickback" Led the successful challenge to the infamous "Cornhusker Kickback," rallying sixteen other states to join the fight.

Source: 2010 S.C. Gubernatorial campaign website HenryMcMaster.com Jan 11, 2017

On Homeland Security: Stop the financing of international terrorism

2010: Created a partnership to stop terrorists and traffickers: In conjunction with the South Carolina National Guard and law enforcement launched an effort to stop the financing of international terrorism through proceeds from human trafficking and the sale of narcotics here in South Carolina. Source: 2010 S.C. Gubernatorial campaign website HenryMcMaster.com Jan 11, 2017

On Principles & Values: Stand up for Freedom of Religion

2006: Stood up for Freedom of Religion: Supported the Town of Great Falls in their fight for freedom of religion, successfully discouraging their attackers from frivolous claims.
He defended our right to express religious faith publicly on "I Believe" license plates. He stood up to ACLU lawyers who said we can't pray to Jesus Christ in public. Henry McMaster will be a governor who champions traditional values.

Source: 2010 S.C. Gubernatorial campaign website HenryMcMaster.com Jan 11, 2017

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