[Babsig]

I will probably vote for Condon in the Primary which will go against my Upstate Rep. DeMint. SC has always had a tradition of having a Senator from the Upstate and one from the Lowcountry. Present Senator Lindsey Graham is from the Upstate, so I cannot see SC residents voting for another Upstate senator. It would alienate the Lowcountry elect and might set up a strong Democratic opposition in the next election due to the Lowcountry favoring Democrats in the past.
Another reason against DeMint - although he is a strong conservative, a few years ago he voted to support former Pres Clinton on an issue and it really POed my husband. I am sorry I cannot remember the issue but I do remember saying I would not vote for him again, and I haven't. If anyone can remember what the issue was that he supported Clinton with, please let me know.

[Between the Lines]

SC has always had a tradition of having a Senator from the Upstate and one from the Lowcountry.

I am new to SC (have been here in York co. 6 years) and did not know this. Thank you so much for this information. I was leaning toward DeMint but, in view of your insight, I may have to rethink my position.