Drew Johnson

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Red County Editor -
Richland County, SC
djohnson@truvista.net

BIOGRAPHY

As an adult I have remained active in politics as both a paid staff member and Republican Party activist. I am a well educated political activist with a deep understanding of South Carolina’s political scene as well as national politics.

In 1995 I graduated from the University of South Carolina (BA Political Science/Minor History). In 2002 I graduated from the Carolina School of Broadcasting (Charlotte, N.C.) where I learned the technical aspects of radio and television production. In 1995 I accepted my first full time staff position on a political campaign. The campaign was the 1995 Dole/Kemp for President if the United States. While with Dole/Kemp I served as first Office Manager and later traveled the country doing Advance for both Bob and Elizabeth Dole.

1997-1999: I served as Political Aid, to United States Congressman Charlie Norwood (Augusta, Georgia). This was a very rewarding position working for a man I had more respected more than words can express. In 2006 I accepted the position of Campaign Manager for kirkman Finley for City Council (Columbia, S.C.) Kirkman easily won after his opponent withdrew from the race.

In 2006 I accepted the position of Communications Director & Deputy Campaign Manager for Jim Feldcamp for U.S. Congress (Eugene, Oregon). Difficult people but the experience and people made very worthwhile.

ACALADES:

2008: Elected Delegate to the Republican National Convention (St Paul, Minnesota)

2009: VICE CHAIRMAN, Chester County Republican Party

CHAIRMAN, Piedmont Young Republicans

Elected National Delegate to the Federation of Young Republicans National Convention

COMMENTARIES

Healthcare Reform Takes Center Stage in Our Nation’s Capital

By Drew Johnson | 07/17/09

Healthcare reform has now taken center stage in our nation’s capital. President Obama has certainly turned to the “bully pulpit” in an attempt to push his government run healthcare plan. Moderate/Blue dog Democrats are beginning have reservations as competing legislation moves through congress. As constitutes learn more details about the Democratic Healthcare Bill (America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009) support... read more »

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Heritage Townhall Tonight at 6pm ET with Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC)

By Drew Johnson | 07/14/09

Judge Sotomayor's writings and Speeches demonstrate her views are out of touch with main stream America. If a conservative judge held views as far to the right, as hers are to the left the media would be having a field day. If you interested in the Supreme Court nomination process join America’s most conservative United States Senator- South Carolina’s own, Sen. Jim DeMint to at 6:00pm. -- Heritage TeleTownhall... read more »

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Can We Survive The Obama Socialistic Agenda?

By Drew Johnson | 07/08/09

The United States will find a way to navigate out of a malaise of socialistic policy! Just as President Reagan was able to change the countries direction in the wake of disastrous Carter Administration policies I have faith a conservative leader will emerge once again. Who? I wish I knew! Regardless, we must have faith and fight every day. Pessimism will not solve our counties problems. However, conservative activism can have an... read more »

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Watch "LIVE" Healthcare Forum From Capital Tuesday at 4:00 PM

By Drew Johnson | 07/06/09

Energy legislation, now headed to the Senate, and healthcare, being debated in both houses. Both issues of great importance and could have a profound effect on the American economy. I do not believe we can afford to pass socialized medicine or Cap in Trade and find our way out the recession. The debate over healthcare will intensify tomorrow as the Medical Society of the District of Columbia holds a forum Tuesday with... read more »

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S.C. Republicans To Show Support For the Party at Lexington Peach County's Festival Parade

By Drew Johnson | 07/03/09

The Sanford affair continues to dominate the political scene across South Carolina and I do not see that changing through the holiday weekend. More and more prominent republicans and party officials have begun to call for Governor Mark Sanford to step down and focus on his personal life. Karen Floyd, South Carolina Republican Party Chairman released the following statement this week "I have confidence in the findings of the... read more »

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2009 Brian Shah Classic Golf Tournament

By Drew Johnson | 06/28/09

Alumni of Sigma Nu Fraternity will host an annual fundraiser for my friend, and fraternity brother, Brian Shah, who is suffering from ALS "Lou Gehrig's disease”. Brian and I were Sigma Nu Fraternity brothers at the University of South Carolina. Download PDF Brochure Brian was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) several years ago. Naturally, I have had a difficult time coming to terms with my friend’s... read more »

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S.C. Governor Admits To Having An Extramarital Affair

By Drew Johnson | 06/24/09

Many of us in South Carolina have been following the news about our missing Governor. Speculation ended this morning when Columbia’s State Newspaper Confirmed Governor Mark Sanford has been in Argentina. Unfortunately, he just announced during a 2:00 pm press conference at the State House in Columbia, S.C. that the he has been having an affair with a friend who has a residence in Argentina. According to Governor Sanford “I have... read more »

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Events Continue to Escalate In Iran

By Drew Johnson | 06/22/09

As tensions continue to escalate in Iran the United States still appears unwilling to fully support the Iranian protests this afternoon. The situation is extremely fluid and requires the United States to make very calculated decisions. According to President Obama on this morning’s Early Show "The last thing that I want to do is to have the United States be a foil for those forces inside Iran who would love nothing better... read more »

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Time For The U.S. To Support The Cause Of Freedom In Iran

By Drew Johnson | 06/21/09

Throughout the history of the United States we have consistently supported the cause of freedom around the globe. The American Revolution was the first major struggle for liberty. Our Revolution can best be described as a struggle against monarchical and aristocratic rule that suppressed the cause of liberty through out Europe’s written history.At times, the American people have been split in their support of various causes.Our earliest... read more »

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37th Annual NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE convention June 18-20th Charlotte, N.C.

By Drew Johnson | 06/18/09

President Obama’s record on abortion is more than extreme boarding on radical. The instance he responded to the question “when do you believe life begins” Obama’s response was “that is a little above my pay grade” He opposed the ban on partial-birth abortion – he has been a consistent critic of the Supreme Court decision upholding the partial-birth ban. In the Illinois state Senate, he ... read more »