Alvin Greene in Wikipedia.org political website
On War & Peace:
Use war money for domestic programs
He supports a united Korea under a democratic system of government. Greene favors winding down the wars in the Middle East and "using that money for domestic programs, such as job creation, education, and Social Security."
Source: Wikipedia article on Alvin Greene
Jul 19, 2010
On Energy & Oil:
Supports offshore drilling to lower the price of gas
His campaign slogan is "Let's get South Carolina back to work." Greene favors measures to lower the price of gas and supports offshore drilling.
Greene supports job creation and would increase highway construction projects and pursue alternative energy sources.
Source: Wikipedia article on Alvin Greene
Jul 19, 2010
On Gun Control:
Supports the Constitution on firearms
Greene describes himself as a moderate Democrat. On the subject of firearms, Greene said he supports the Constitution.
Source: Wikipedia article on Alvin Greene
Jul 19, 2010
On Homeland Security:
Involuntary honorable discharge after several decorations
Greene is a military veteran who served in the US Army and US Air Force before receiving an involuntary honorable discharge in 2009. He served as an intelligence specialist and a unit supply specialist in the US Army. Awards include:- Global War on
Terrorism Service Medal
- Air Force Good Conduct Medal
- Korea Defense Service Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
Source: Wikipedia article on Alvin Greene
Jul 19, 2010
On Principles & Values:
Party officials claim Greene does not share their values
After Greene won the primary, State Democratic Party chairwoman Carol Fowler said she had not seen Greene since he filed to run. He did not attend the state Democratic convention, and attempted to pay his $10,400 filing fee with a personal check, rather
than a campaign check.The day after the primary, the media reported that Greene was facing felony obscenity charges stemming from a 2009 arrest for allegedly showing a pornographic picture to an 18-year-old female University of S.C. student, who then
called campus police.
As a result of these charges, Fowler issued a statement calling for Greene to drop out of the race, saying, "We are proud to have nominated a Democratic ticket this year that, with the apparent exception of Mr. Greene, reflects
S.C.'s values."
Greene refused to bow out of the race and announced that "The people have spoken. We need to be pro-South Carolina, not anti-Greene." The Party executive committee voted 5 to 1 to reject a call for a new Senate primary.
Source: Wikipedia article on Alvin Greene
Jul 19, 2010
On Principles & Values:
Surprise primary victory challenged; rematch rejected
Greene is the first African-American to be nominated for US Senate by a major party in S.C. since Reconstruction. Greene faces incumbent GOP Senator Jim DeMint and Green Party candidate Tom Clements in the general election.Greene won the Democratic
primary race against candidate Vic Rawl on June 8 with 59% of the vote, despite very limited campaigning and no website. The SC Democratic Party rejected Rawl's request for a new Senate primary after questions were raised about Greene's surprise victory.
Source: Wikipedia article on Alvin Greene
Jul 19, 2010
On Tax Reform:
Let the Bush tax cuts expire
He would let the Bush tax cuts expire and supports reform of the financial industry. He has also called for better school facilities and pay raises for teachers.
Source: Wikipedia article on Alvin Greene
Jul 19, 2010
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