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Visits by Declared and Potential Republican Candidates
updated January 23, 2012 calendar > final preliminary total through January 21, 2012

	BACHMANN	CAIN	GINGRICH	HUNTSMAN	JOHNSON	PAUL	PERRY	PAWLENTY	ROEMER	ROMNEY	SANTORUM
Visits: 142	11	13	22	12	6	7	7	3	3	15	28
Days: 251	21	14	37	21	7	11	20	5	5	27	59

Also included in total: Sarah Palin made 2 visits (2 days); Rep. Mike Pence made 3 visits (4 days); Gov. Haley Barbour made 5 visits (6 days); and former Gov. Mike Huckabee made 7 visits (9 days)...total 17 visits, 21 days.

longshots not included in total:
>Fred Karger made a couple of visits.
>Roy Moore made exploratory visits on May 5 and May 23-25, 2011.
Sen. Rand Paul visited Charleston, SC on March 21, 2011; he spoke in Alumni Hall at the College of Charleston as part of the Bully Pulpit Series; and in the evening addressed the Charleston Meeting, an off-the-record, by-invitation-only forum organized by Mallory Factor.+

>Wives' solo visits are shown to provide context; not included in totals and not fact checked.

2012
JANUARY
Primary Night
>On January 21, 2012 the campaigns held primary night events: Gingrich - Hilton Hotel, Palmetto State Ballroom in Columbia.  Paul - Jillian's in The Vista in Columbia.  Romney - State Fairgrounds, Moore Building in Columbia.  Santorum - The Citadel, Buyer Hall, 2nd Floor of Mark Clark Hall in Charleston.


>(arriving from NH) Former Sen. Rick Santorum visited SC on January 11-21, 2012. 
On January 11 he did a meet and greet at YesterYears restaurant in Ridgeway; and held a "Faith, Family and Freedom" town hall rally at Historic Springdale House & Gardens in Columbia. 
On January 12 he held a "Faith, Family and Freedom" town hall at Magnolia Hall in Sun City; held a campaign rally at the Westin Hilton Head in Hilton Head; held a "Faith, Family and Freedom" town hall at the Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club in Beaufort; and held a "Faith, Family and Freedom" town hall (Mount Pleasant 9.12 Project meeting) at The Daniel Island School Multi-Purpose Room in Charleston.
On January 13 he held a "Faith, Family and Freedom" town hall at The Magnolia Room at Laurel Creek in Rock Hill; meet and greet with patrons at Popes at the White House in York; did an event at the Cook Out restaurant (1513 West Floyd Baker Boulevard) in Gaffney; and spoke at the Spartanburg GOP Bronze Elephant Dinner at Byrnes High School in Duncan.
On January 14 he held a "Faith, Family and Freedom" town hall at Tommy's Country Ham House in Greenville; participated in the "Huckabee Forum: South Carolina Undecided" at the College of Charleston in Charleston; held a volunteer rally at the Rick Santorum for President headquarters in Mount Pleasant; and addressed the congregation at the Cathedral of Praise in Charleston.
On January 15 he addressed the Faith & Freedom/South Carolina GOP Prayer Breakfast at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach; held a meet-and-greet at Crady's Restaurant in Conway; and held a "Faith, Family and Freedom" town hall at Percy & Willie's Food and Spirit in Florence. 
On January 16 he held press conference to address attacks by the Romney and Paul campaigns, and did a "Faith, Family and Freedom" at Lizard's Thicket in Columbia; spoke at the South Carolina Tea Party's first statewide convention at the Springmaid Beach Resort in Myrtle Beach; addressed the South Carolina Faith & Freedom Coalition Presidential Kick Off at the Faith & Freedom Coalition Presidential Pavilion in Myrtle Beach; and participated in the SCGOP/Fox News Channel/Wall Street Journal Presidential Debate at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach.  also today, sequence unclear, participated in a CafeMom forum at Fresh Brewed Coffee House in Myrtle Beach.
On January 17 he held a press conference followed by a national security town hall with Gen. William Boykin on the USS Yorktown in Charleston; addressed the Aiken Republican Club at Newberry Hall in Aiken; held a "Faith, Family and Freedom" town hall at The Flight Deck in Lexington; participated in the SC BIPEC forum at the Marriott Hotel in Columbia; and held a rally at Fuddruckers in Anderson.
On January 18 he held a "Faith, Family and Freedom" town hall at the Beacon Drive-In in Spartanburg; held a "Faith, Family and Freedom" town hall at the Capitol Theatre and Cafe in Laurens; held a "Faith, Family and Freedom" town hall at Summit Point Conference Center in Spartanburg; and participated in the Personhood USA Forum at the Hilton Hotel in Greenville.
On January 19 he visited Boeing's plant in North Charleston (closed press); held a Values Voter rally with special guest Tony Perkins at Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park (base of the Ravenal Bridge) in Charleston; addressed the Southern Republican Leadership Conference at the College of Charleston in Charleston; and participated in the CNN/SRLC debate at the North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston.
On January 20 he held a "Faith, Family and Freedom" at Hudson's Smokehouse in Lexington; held a "Faith, Family and Freedom" town hall at Captain Steve's Restaurant in Fort Mill; held a "Faith, Family and Freedom" town hall at The Clock Restaurant in Boiling Springs; and addressed the Citadel Patriot Dinner in the Alumni Center at The Citadel in Charleston; and hold a campaign rally at the football field at The Citadel in Charleston.
On January 21 he visited the Greenville-Mission polling location at Morningside Baptist Church in Greenville; visited the Amicks Ferry polling location at Amicks Ferry Fire Station in Chapin; and held his election night party at The Citadel (Buyer Hall, 2nd Floor of Mark Clark Hall) in Charleston.

>(arriving from FL) Former Speaker Newt Gingrich visited SC on January 13-21, 2012.
On the evening of January 13 he spoke at the Spartanburg GOP Bronze Elephant - Forum and BBQ at Byrnes High School in Duncan.
On the afternoon of January 14 he held a town hall at Jones Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in Columbia; and participated in the "Huckabee Forum: South Carolina Undecided" at the College of Charleston in Charleston.
On January 15 he spoke at the Cathedral of Praise in Charleston; and held a town hall meeting at Land's End Restaurant in Georgetown.
On January 16 he spoke at a Corporate & Community Awards Breakfast (part of a MLK Jr. celebration) at the Canal Street Recreation Center in Myrtle Beach; held a town hall meeting at Rioz Braziliian Steakhouse in Myrtle Beach; spoke at the South Carolina Tea Party's first statewide convention at the Springmaid Beach Resort in Myrtle Beach; spoke at the South Carolina Faith & Freedom Coalition Presidential Kick Off at the Faith & Freedom Coalition Presidential Pavilion in Myrtle Beach; and participated in the SCGOP/Fox News Channel/Wall Street Journal Presidential Debate at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach.
On January 17 he met with Carolinas Hospital System employees at Floyd Conference Center in Florence; did a coffee fundraiser/town hall for the Florence County GOP at the Art Trails Gallery in Florence; spoke at a U.S. Global Leadership Coalition foreign policy forum and luncheon at the Hilton Columbia Center in Columbia; held a town hall at Phillip's Market in West Columbia; participated in the SC BIPEC forum at the Marriott Hotel in Columbia; and spoke at the Greater CSRA Conservative Coalition's "The Last Word Before the First in the South Primary" forum at the USC-Aiken Convocation Center in Aiken.
On January 18 he held a town hall meeting at Christ Central Community Center in Winnsboro; (on sched. Jan. 15. off sched. Jan. 17 hold a press conference on the North Steps of the State Capitol; hold a town hall meeting at Old McDonald Fish Camp in North Augusta; hold a town hall meeting at Jimmy's Restaruant in Easley); held a town hall meeting at Bobby's BBQ in Warrenville; held a town hall at Mutt's BBQ in Easley; and spoke at the Personhood USA Presidential Prolife Forum at the Hilton Hotel in Greenville.
On January 19 he held a town hall meeting at Magnolia Hall/Sun City in Bluffton; held a town hall meeting, joined by ret. Col. Michael Steele, at Henry Chambers Waterfront (1014 Bay St) in Beaufort; spoke at a Lowcountry Sportsmen BBQ for Newt at Dove Field in Walterboro; and participated in the CNN/SRLC Republican Presidential debate at the North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston.
On January 20 he plans to speak at the Southern Republican Leadership Conference at the College of Charleston's TD Basketball Arena in Charlestoncanceled; he visited/held a town hall with the staff of the Medical University of South Carolina Children's Hospital in Charleston; hold a town hall meeting at Coker College in Hartsvilleheld a town hall at the Cinema Room (inside the shopping mall) in Orangeburg; and held a veterans town hall and book signing at the USS Yorktown, hangar deck at Patriots Point in North Charleston.
On January 21 he made stops at Grapevine Restaurant in Spartanburg; at Tommy's Ham House in Greenville (Romney finished his appearance there about half an hour earlier); at the Powdersville Middle School polling location in Greenville; at the Chick-Fil-A on Clemson Blvd in Anderson; at Whiteford's Restaurant in Laurens; and held his primary night party at the Hilton Hotel, Palmetto State Ballroom in Columbia.

>(arriving from NY) Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited SC on January 18-21, 2012. 
On January 18 he held a grassroots rally at Wofford College in Spartanburg; a grassroots rally at Winthrop University in Rock Hill; made an unannounced stop at Hudson's Smoke House in Lexington; and a grassroots rally at Seven Oaks Park in Irmo. 
On January 19 he spoke to supporters outside Romney for President headquarters in Charleston; and in the evening participated in the SRLC debate at North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston.
On January 20 he held grassroots rally at the barn at Harmon Tree Farm in Gilbert; a grassroots rally at the Charleston Area Convention Center, Exhibit Hall C; and a GOTV event at Saw Mill at Larkin's in Greenville.
On January 21 he visited the campaign's Greenville headquarters on College Street; visited Tommy's Ham House in Greenville (left about half an hour before Gingrich arrived) and in the evening spoke at his primary night event at the State Fairgrounds, Moore Building in Columbia.

>(arriving from DC) Rep. Ron Paul visited SC on January 19-21, 2012. 
On January 19 he spoke in the Stern Center courtyard at the College of Charleston as part of “The Bully Pulpit Series”; and participated in the SRLC debate at North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston.  
On January 20 he spoke at the Southern Republican Leadership Conference at the College of Charleston TD Arena in Charleston; and he did a "whistle stop tour" making five stops and concluding with a rally: Charleston International Airport (Atlantic Aviation) in North Charleston; North Myrtle Beach Grand Strand Airport (Ramp 66) in North Myrtle Beach; Florence Regional Airport in Florence; Bobby's BBQ in Warrenville; Greenville Jet Center in Greenville; and concluding with a rally at Jillian's in Columbia.
On January 21 he held his election night event at Jillian's in Columbia.

Note (not included in totals): Comedian Stephen Colbert ("The Colbert Report"), an exploratory candidate for "President of the United States of South Carolina," held a "Rock Me Like a Herman Cain South Cain-olina Primary” rally with former candidate Herman Cain at the Cistern in front ofRandolph Hall at the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC on January 20, 2012.

>(arriving from NH) Former Gov. Rick Perry visited SC on January 8-19, 2012.
On January 8 he did a meet and greet at The Beacon Drive-In in Spartanburg.
On January 9 he did a meet and greet at Mama Penn's in Anderson; a Main Street walk in Pickens, starting at the Pickens County Courthouse ad ending at the Gatehouse Restaurant; addressed the First Monday Club luncheon at the Poinsett Club in Greenville; and held a meet and greet at Stax's Original Restaurant in Greenville.
On January 10 he did a meet and greet at Kinch's in Rock Hill; a town hall at Sun City Lake House in Fort Mill; and a meet and greet at Shealy's Bar-B-Que in Leesville.
On January 11 he did a meet and greet at Lizard's Thicket in Lexington; a meet and greet at Doc's Barbecue and Southern Buffet in Columbia; a Main Street walk in Aiken, starting atThe Gun Rack and ending at Lionel Smith Ltd.; a town hall meeting at MunicipalBuilding Conference Center in Aiken; and a meet and greet at Al's Family Restaurant in North Augusta.
On January 12 he held a meet and greet at Lizard's Thicket in Blythewood; a meet and greet at Duke's Barb-B-Q in Orangeburg; a Main Street walk in Summerville, starting and ending at the Murphy Law Firm; a Main Street walk in Walterboro, (according to the advisory starting at Coffeehouse Books); and a meet and greet at Fat Jack's Grillin' and Chillin' restaurant in Walterboro.
On January 13 he did a meet and greet at the Hilton Head Diner in Hilton Head; a meet and greet at the Squat 'N' Gobble in Bluffton; and a meet and greet at the Charleston Crab House in Charleston.
On January 14 he did a meet and greet at Page's Okra Grill in Mount Pleasant; participated in the "Huckabee Forum: South Carolina Undecided" at the College of Charleston in Charleston; and did a Main Street walk in Georgetown, starting at the town clock and going down Front Street.
On January 15 he addressed the Faith & Freedom/South Carolina GOP Prayer Breakfast at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach; and speak at the South Carolina Tea Party's first statewide convention at the Springmaid Beach Resort in Myrtle Beach.ed.not confirmed.
On January 16 he spoke at a Corporate & Community Awards Breakfast (part of a MLK Jr. celebration) at the Canal Street Recreation Center in Myrtle Beach; he participated in a CafeMom townhall meeting hosted by Frank Luntz and Lindsay Ferrier at Fresh Brewed Coffee House in Myrtle Beach; spoke at the South Carolina Faith & Freedom Coalition Presidential Kick Off at the Faith & Freedom Coalition Presidential Pavilion in Myrtle Beach; and participated in the SCGOP/Fox News Channel/Wall Street Journal Presidential Debate at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach.
On January 17 he held a town hall meeting at the VFW in Murrells Inlet; appeared at a lunch fundraiser for the Florence County GOP at The Drive In Restaurant in Florence (acc. CarolinaLive.com he had a beef gyro); participated in the SC BIPEC forum at the Marriott Hotel in Columbia; and spoke at The Response prayer gathering at TD Convention Center in Greenville.
On January 18 he plans a meet and greet at Pizza Factory in Mauldin; a meet and greet at Bob Jones University in Greenville; he did a Main Street walk in Greer, along Trade Street, a meet and greet at Southern Thyme in Greer; and participated in the Personhood USA Forum at the Hilton Hotel in Greenville.
On January 19 in the morning he plans to speak at the Southern Republican Leadership Conference at the College of Charleston in Charleston; and in the evening he will participate in the CNN/SRLC debate at the Carolina First Arena at the College of Charleston in Charleston.he held a press conference at Hyatt Place in North Charleston where he announced suspension of his campaign and his endorsement of former Speaker Newt Gingrich.
On January 20 he plans a meet and greet at Hudson's Smokehouse in Lexington; and a meet and greet at Wade's Restaurant in Spartanburg.

(Anita Perry is scheduled to speak to the Charleston County Republican Women's Club at the Country Club of Charleston in Charleston, SC on January 17, 2012).

>Rep. Ron Paul visited SC on January 15-17, 2012.
On the evening of January 15 he received the endorsement of state Sen. Tom Davis at a press conference at Palisades Conference Center in Myrtle Beach. 
On January 16 he appeared at the South Carolina Tea Party Convention at the Springmaid Beach Resort in Myrtle Beach (appeared but did not speak as planned; this was attributed variously to scheduling problems and Gingrich speaking too long); spoke at the South Carolina Faith & Freedom Coalition Presidential Kick Off at the Faith & Freedom Coalition Presidential Pavilion in Myrtle Beach; and participated in the SCGOP/Fox News Channel/Wall Street Journal Presidential Debate at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach.
On January 17 he held a press conference at the State Capitol, second floor lobby, in Columbia to announce several state Senator endorsements; held a town hall meeting at the Marriott Spartanburg in Spartanburg; and a town hall at the Holiday Inn in Rock Hill. (to Washington, DC for debt ceiling vote)

>(arriving from FL) Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited SC on January 13-14 and January 16-17, 2012. 
On January 13 he held a grassroots rally in the Intramural Gymnasium at the University of South Carolina Aiken; and an event with veterans at the Hilton Oceanfront Resort in Hilton Head. 
On January 14 he participated in "Huckabee Forum: South Carolina Undecided" at the College of Charleston in Charleston; and held a forum at American Legion Post 15 in Sumter. 
January 15 not campaigning seeking clarification
On January 16 he spoke at the South Carolina Faith & Freedom Coalition Presidential Kick Off at the Faith & Freedom Coalition Presidential Pavilion in Myrtle Beach; and participated in the SCGOP/Fox News Channel/Wall Street Journal Presidential Debate at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach.
On the morning of January 17 he plans to held a grassroot rally at the Florence Civic Center in Florence.  (to New York for evening fundraiser)
...counted as one visit, four days.

>(arriving from NY) Former Gov. Jon Huntsman visited SC on January 14-16, 2012. 
On January 14 he participated in the "Huckabee Forum: South Carolina Undecided" at the College of Charleston in Charleston; and held a town hall meeting at Skull Creek Boathouse in Hilton Head.
On January 15 he attended church in downtown Charleston with former SC Attorney General Henry McMaster; and he did a lunch event at Virginia's on King in Charleston.
On January 16 he plans to give a speech on trust and the broken politics of Washington, DC at the Myrtle Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau in Myrtle Beach; participate in a focus group with Frank Luntz and cafemom.com at Fresh Brewed Coffee House in Myrtle Beach; and participate in the SCGOP/Fox News Channel/Wall Street Journal Presidential Debate at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach. he announced suspension of his campaign at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach.
On the afternoon of January 17 he is scheduled to participate in the SC BIPEC forum at the Marriott Hotel in Columbia.

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited SC on January 11-12, 2012.  On the evening of January 11 he held a grassroots rally at The Hall at Senate's End in Columbia.  On the morning of January 12 he held a grassroots rally at Cherokee Trikes & More (motorcycle dealership) in Greer. (to Florida)

>Former Speaker Newt Gingrich visited SC on January 11-12, 2012.  On January 11 he held a town hall in the Magnolia Room at the Laurel Creek Club in Rock Hill; spoke at the Spartanburg County GOP luncheon and did a book signing at the Spartanburg Marriott in Spartanburg; and held a town hall at the Beacon Drive-In restaurant in Spartanburg.  On January 12 he gave brief remarks at the Palmetto Senior Show at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in Columbia; and joined by former Congressman J.C. Watts gave brief remarks at a Home Builders Association of South Carolina rally at the State Capitol, North Steps in Columbia.  (to Florida)

>Former Gov. Jon Huntsman did a "Country First" tour in SC on January 11-12, 2012.  On January 11 he held a town hall at the University of South Carolina in the Business Hall of Fame at Moore School of Business in Columbia; and held a town hall at North Charleston City Council Chambers in North Charleston.  On the morning of January 12 he spoke a breakfast hosted by the Berkeley County GOP at Honeycomb Cafe on Daniel Island.  (to NY for fundraising)

>Rep. Ron Paul held a rally at the Eagle Aviation Building in West Columbia, SC at mid-day on January 11, 2012.

(Anita Perry is scheduled to visit SC on January 9-10, 2012.  On January 9 she plans to speak at the First Monday Club Luncheon at Master's Wok in Anderson; and at the York County Federation of Republican Women Meeting at Thursday's Too in Rock Hill.  On the evening of January 10 she plans to speak at an Aiken County GOP meeting and reception at the Aiken Historical Museum in Aiken.)

>Former Sen. Rick Santorum visited Greenville, SC on January 8, 2012 (arriving from and returning to NH).  He held a rally with supporters at Chiefs Wings and Firewater Restaurant and was the featured guest at Stax's Original Restaurant, where he received the endorsement of Gary Bauer.

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited SC on January 5-6, 2012 (arriving from and returning to NH).  On January 5 he held a rally with Gov. Nikki Haley and Sen. John McCain at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site in Charleston.  On January 6 he held a rally with Gov. Nikki Haley and Sen. John McCain at Peanut Warehouse in Conway.

>Gov. Rick Perry was scheduled to visit SC on January 4-5, 2012 including a stop in Aiken on January 4; and stops in Summerville and Walterboro on January 5, instead he returned to Texas for a reassessment.

>Rep. Michele Bachmann was scheduled to visit SC on January 4-6, 2012 (Jan. 3 media advisory).  On January 4 she planned an event at Beef O'Brady's in Fort Mill; on January 5 a house party at the home of Dr. Ron & Shelly Hamilton in Greenville; and on January 6 an event at Fuddruckers in Spartanburg.instead on the morning of January 4 she announced suspension of her campaign.

2011
DECEMBER
>Former Speaker Newt Gingrich held a "Christmas Lunch with Newt" town hall at the Blue Marlin in Columbia, SC on December 23, 2011.

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited SC on December 16-17, 2011.  On the afternoon of December 16 he held a rally with Gov. Nikki Haley at Boiling Springs Fire Station in Greenville.  With Gov. Haley on December 17 he participated in one of Rep. Tim Scott's First in the South presidential town hall meetings at Memminger Auditorium in Charleston; and held a town hall meeting at Horry-Georgetown Technical College/Grand Strand Campus Conference Center in Myrtle Beach.

>Gov. Rick Perry visited SC on December 8, 2011.  He held a Veterans for Perry press conference aboard the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant; did a main street walk in Beaufort on Bay Street starting at Harvey's Barber Shop and concluding at Blackstone's Café for lunch; did a town hall meeting in the Pinckney Social Hall at the Del Webb Community Center (Sun City) in Okatie; and dinner at the Stax Omega Diner in Greenville.

>Former Speaker Newt Gingrich led a forum with Upstate business leaders at the Pacific Gateway Capital Group in Greenville, SC on the morning of December 8, 2011.

>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited SC on December 2-4, 2011, doing six book signings for Courage of Conviction.  On December 2 she did a signing at the Books-A-Million in Rock Hill; and a signing at the Barnes & Noble in Greenville.  On December 3 she did a signing at the Books-A-Million in Aiken; and a signing at the Sam's Club in Columbia.  On December 4 she did a signing at the Books-A-Million in Myrtle Beach; and a signing at the Barnes & Noble in Florence.

>Former Gov. Jon Huntsman, accompanied by wife Mary Kaye, visited SC on December 3, 2011.  He spoke at a Berkeley County Republican breakfast at American Legion Post 166 in Goose Creek; and at a Florence County Republican barbeque at Rogers Barbeque in Florence.

>Herman Cain held a town hall forum at the Magnolia Room at Laurel Creek in Rock Hill, SC on December 2, 2011.

NOVEMBER
>Former Speaker Newt Gingrich visited SC on November 28-30, 2011. 
On November 28 he and Callista opened the campaign's North Charleston office at 7671 Northwoods Blvd; he hosted a Newt 2012 fundraiser at 17 E. Battery; and he participated in one of Congressman Tim Scott's “First in the South” presidential candidate town halls at the College of Charleston’s Sottile Theater in Charleston; afterwards he and Callista were to sign books. 
On November 29 did two fundraising events at the Crazy Crab restaurant in Hilton Head; he opened the campaign's Beaufort County office at 1247 May River Rd. Unit B in Bluffton; held a town hall meeting at The Promenade (St. Joseph Park) in Bluffton; and participated in one of the SCGOP's "First in the South" events, a barbecue and town hall at Newberry Opera House in Newberry.  (On the morning of November 29 Callista plans to visit Hilton Head Christian Academy Lower School on Hilton Head Island).
On the morning of November 30 he plans to hold a town hall meeting at Tommy's Ham House in Greenville. 

(Anita Perry is scheduled to visit SC on November 28-29, 2011.  On November 28 she plans to speak to the Socastee High Republican Club at Socastee High School; speak at the Waccamaw Neck Republican Club meeting at Jerry Rovner's residence in Pawley's Island; and speak to the Georgetown County GOP Patriot's Club meeting at the Georgetown County Library in Georgetown.  On November 29 she plans breakfast with activists at Daniel Island Grill in Daniel Island; a tour of the Medal of Honor Museum on board the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant; and a meet and greet at Charleston Southern University in North Charleston.)

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney discussed jobs and the economy and labor policy and toured Colite International in Columbia, SC on November 15, 2011.


>Herman Cain participated in the CBS/National Journal foreign policy debate in Spartanburg, SC on the evening of November 12, 2011.

>Former Gov. Jon Huntsman participated in the CBS/National Journal foreign policy debate in Spartanburg, SC on the evening of November 12, 2011.

>Rep. Ron Paul visited SC on November 12, 2011; he held a veterans rally and meet and greet at the Summit Pointe Conference & Event Center in Spartanburg; and participated in the CBS/National Journal foreign policy debate in Spartanburg.

>Former Speaker Newt Gingrich visited SC on November 12, 2011.  He spoke to a political science class in Plyler Hall, then participated in a BBQ tailgate townhall with Furman University College Republicans on campus at the University PAC Center Circle in Greenville; he and Callista did the grand opening of the Newt 2012 South Carolina headquarters at 700 Woodruff Road in Greenville; and he participated in the CBS/National Journal foreign policy debate in Spartanburg.

(Anita Perry is scheduled to do a neighborhood block walk, starting at Fairlan Drive and Fernwood Glen Road in Spartanburg, SC on the morning of November 12, 2011.)

>Sen. Rick Santorum visited SC on November 11-12, 2011.  On November 11 he hosted a lunch for members of the Fairfield County Republican Party at YesterYears Restaurant in Ridgeway; hosted a "Faith, Family & Freedom" town hall at the Pynor Community Center in Florence; hosted an ice cream reception with Florence County GOP leaders at Chairman Bill Pickles' home in Florence; and attended a "Barbeque in the Barn" fundraiser for his campaign hosted by former Gov. David Beasley and his wife Mary in Society Hill.  On November 12 he formally opened the Santorum South Carolina headquarters at 311 Johnnie Dodd's Boulevard, Suite 141 in Mt. Pleasant; participated in a town hall with Rep. Tim Scott at Miller Country Club in Summerville, folllowed by a stop at Aura Lee's followed by lunch at Montreux's; hosted a pre-debate reception at Wade's Family Restaurant (Pinewood Shopping Center) in Spartanburg; and participated in the CBS/National Journal foreign policy debate in Spartanburg.

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited SC on November 11-12, 2011.  On November 11 he held a veterans roundtable at Mutt's BBQ, followed by a press avail., in Mauldin.  On November 12 he participated in the CBS/National Journal foreign policy debate in Spartanburg.
 
>Gov. Rick Perry visited SC on November 11-12, 2011.  On November 11 he walked in the 33rd Annual City of Columbia Veterans Day Parade in downtown Columbia.  On the evening of November 12 he participated in the CBS/National Journal foreign policy debate in Spartanburg.

>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited SC on November 10-12, 2011.  On November 10 she delivered a foreign policy address at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum - USS Yorktown in Mt. Pleasant (disrupted by Occupy Charleston protesters); and did a meet and greet at Lizard's Thicket in West Columbia.  On the morning of November 11 she walked in the 33rd Annual City of Columbia Veterans Day Parade in downtown Columbia.  On the evening of November 12 she participated in the CBS/National Journal foreign policy debate in Spartanburg.

>Rep. Michele Bachmann was the special guest at a SCGOP fundraising lunch at Seawell's in Columbia, SC on November 8, 2011.

>Former Gov. Jon Huntsman visited SC on November 2-4, 2011.  On November 2 he participated in a town hall hosted by Sen. Tom Davis and the Sun City GOP at The Pavilion at Sun City in Bluffton; and was guest speaker at the College of Charleston's "Bully Pulpit" series at the College of Charleston in Charleston.  On November 3 he keynoted a SCGOP "First in the South" fundraising breakfast at The Marina Inn at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach; made an unannounced stop for barbecue at Palmetto Pig in Columbia; and appeared as part of the Presidential Forum Series at Converse College in Spartanburg.  On the morning of November 4 he did a York County GOP/ Winthrop Presidential Lecture Series town hall in the Tuttle Dining Room at Winthrop University in Rock Hill.

OCTOBER
>Former Gov. Buddy Roemer visited Charleston, SC on October 31, 2011. He plans to host a Breakfast with Buddy (location?); and spoke as part of the College of Charleston "Bully Pulpit" series at the College of Charleston in Charleston. 


>Gov. Rick Perry unveiled a key part of his jobs/economic plan at ISO Poly Films in Gray Court, SC on October 25, 2011.

>Former Sen Rick Santorum visited SC on October 25-26, 2011.  On October 25 he was the special guest at a fundraiser to benefit the Spartanburg Republicans at the Spice of Life in Spartanburg; was the featured speaker at the Greenville First Monday Club at the Poinsett Club in Greenville; and attended a private fundraiser at Jerry Dempsey's home in Greenville.  On October 26 he had breakfast with supporters at Mimi's Cafe in Greenville.

(Anita Perry is visiting SC on October 13-14, 2011.  On October 13 she plans to hold a meet and greet at Cribbs Kitchen in Spartanburg; visit the South Carolina State Fair in Columbia; and speak to the Newberry County Republican Party at Prosperity Town Hall in Prosperity.  On October 14 she plans to hold a meet and greet at Dyars Diner in Pendleton; tour the Clemson Nursing Center Edwards Building in Clemson; lunch with Bob Jones University students and faculty at the main student dining room at Bob Jones University in Greenville; and tour Greenville Momorial Hospital in Greenville.)

>Herman Cain did a book signing for This is Herman Cain! at the Books-a-Million in Rock Hill, SC at mid-day on October, 9, 2011.

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited SC on October 6-7, 2011.  On October 6 he spoke to veterans on board the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point in Mt. Pleasant; and as reported by CNN, attend a fundraising reception for Treasurer Curtis Loftis.  On October 7 he delivered a foreign policy speech at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina in Charleston.

>Former Speaker Newt Gingrich and wife Callista visited SC on October 4-6, 2011.  On October 4 the Columbia Tea Party hosted the Gingrichs as they screened their documentary A City Upon a Hill at the Columbia Conference Center; and they overnighted at the Governor's Mansion in Columbia.  On the afternoon of October 5 he will led a town hall meeting with residents of Sun City Hilton Head retirement community in Bluffton; and he and Callista, hosted by local GOP groups, screened A City Upon a Hill at Coligny Theatre in Hilton Head.  Early afternoon on October 6 he discussed his 21st Century Contract with America at Mark Clark Hall on the Citadel campus in Charleston. 

SEPTEMBER
(Ann Romney visited SC on September 29-30, 2011.  On September 29 she was scheduled to attend a meet and greet hosted by area GOP activists at Westside Library in Spartanburg; and attend a meet and greet hosted by the Republican Women Of The Golden Strip at Simpsonville City Hall.  On September 30 she submited the filing for the South Carolina primary election at The Summit Club in Columbia.)

>Former Sen. Rick Santorum visited Anderson, SC on September 28, 2011, doing an interview at WLFJ (With Love From Jesus); greeting diners and taking questions at the Chick-fil-A; and doing a private fundraiser at Gresham Barrett's home.

>On September 28, 2011 Rep. Michele Bachmann did an interview with host Bob McLain at WORD FM studios in Greenville, SC followed by a short press availability.  (Bachmann has events in NC on September 29).

>Former Sen. Rick Santorum visited SC on September 21, 2011.  He addressed the Aiken Republican Club at Newberry Hall in Aiken; and was scehduled to speak at a fundraising reception for his campaign at 1729 Fair Street in Camden.

(Anita Perry appeared at the grand opening event of the Perry campaign’s state headquarters in Columbia, SC on September 21, 2011).

>Former Gov. Jon Huntsman visited SC on September 17, 2011.  He stopped in a tailgate parties along Avenue of Champions at Clemson University before attending the Clemson-Auburn game; 
and, in Columbia stopped at the Naval Academy tailgate at National Guard Armory
, and at a campaign tailgate/meet and greet volunteers
 near Bluff Road end of Cockabooses before attending the USC/Navy game.

>Former Sen. Rick Santorum visited SC on September 17, 2011.  He addressed the Lancaster County GOP's 2012 Campaign Kickoff Rally at Buford Rec Center in Lancaster; addressed the Spartanburg County GOP Constitution Day Family event at the New Boiling Springs Community Park in Boiling Springs; and addressed the Horry County 2011 Constitution Day Evening Prayer Meeting at the Lakeside Conference Center, Premiere/Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach.

>Herman Cain did a Common Sense Solutions bus tour in SC on September 16-17, 2011.  On September 16 he rallied on the back lawn at the Aiken County Historical Museum in Aiken; did a meet and greet and rally at P. Simpsons in Simpsonville; and a rally at Winthrop University, DiGiorgio Campus Center in Rock Hill.  On September 17 he did a morning meet and greet at Docksiders Bar and Grille in Myrtle Beach; and at mid-day participated in U.S. Rep. Tim Scott's "First in the South" Presidential Town Hall Series at Daniel Island School in Charleston.
 
>Former Sen. Rick Santorum visited SC on September 13-15, 2011. 
On September 13 he made a speech at the former Elrod Car Dealership in Lancaster, toured L&C Railways headquarters in Lancaster, toured the Lancaster Children's Home in Lancaster, meet and greet patrons at Jomar's Family Restaurant in Lancaster; and address the Sun City Republican Club in Ft. Mill/Indian Land. 
On September 14 he held a town hall lunch with residents of the Sun City community at the Hidden Cypress Golf Club & Activity Center in Bluffton; toured Palmetto Electric Coop in Hardeeville; toured the Clinic of the Low Country in Hilton Head; and attended a private fundraiser in Hilton Head.
On September 15 he was the featured guest at a fundraiser to benefit the SCGOP at the Poinsett Club in Greenville. 

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited SC on September 12, 2011.  With newly announced co-chair former Gov. Tim Pawlenty he toured the Boeing facility in North Charleston; and he then presented a plan for labor policy at North Charleston City Hall in North Charleston.

>Former Gov. Buddy Roemer visited SC on September 9, 2011.  He spoke at the Tea Party Express stop at Magnolia Park (Woodruff Road) in Greenville; stop by the Beacon Drive-In in Spartanburg; and spoke at the Tea Party Express stop in the parking lot outside the Hard Knox Grill in Cayce.

>Herman Cain spoke at the Tea Party Express stop at Magnolia Park (Woodruff Road) in Greenville, SC on September 9, 2011.
>Herman Cain participated in the Palmetto Freedom Forum in Columbia, SC on the afternoon of September 5, 2011.
>Former Speaker Newt Gingrich participated in the Palmetto Freedom Forum in Columbia, SC on the afternoon of September 5, 2011.
>Former Gov. Mitt Romney participated in the Palmetto Freedom Forum in Columbia, SC on the afternoon of September 5, 2011.
>Rep. Ron Paul participated in the Palmetto Freedom Forum in Columbia, SC on the afternoon of September 5, 2011.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited SC on September 4-5, 2011.  On September 4 she overnighted at the Governor's Mansion (her second stay there); and on the afternoon of September 5 she participated in the Palmetto Freedom Forum in Columbia.

>Gov. Rick Perry visited SC on September 5, 2011.  He participated in U.S. Rep. Tim Scott's "First in the South" Presidential Town Hall Series at Horry Georgetown Technical College in Conway; and participate in Palmetto Freedom Forum in Columbia.Perry cancelled his appearance at the Palmetto Freedom Forum in order to fly back to Texas to deal with fires there.

>Former Sen. Rick Santorum visited SC on September 3-5, 2011.  On September 3 he was the featured speaker at the Berkeley Country Republican Party Breakfast Club at American Legion Post 166 in Goose Creek; had lunch with supporters and activists at Aunt Chilada's in Hilton Head; met with supporters and activists at the Golden Corral in Bluffton; and attended a football game at The Citadel in Charleston.  On September 4 he had no public events but attended services at East Cooper Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant; Christ Our King Catholic Church in Mt. Pleasant; and, with Rep. Tim Scott, at Seacoast Church in Mt. Pleasant.  On September 5 he participated in the Chapin Labor Day Parade in Chapin, then hosted a meet-and-greet at Laurie Grooms Allstate Insurance Agency in Chapin; visited the Simpsonville Labor Day Festival in downtown Simpsonville despite rain and including stop at the Ice Cream Station; and did a town hall/rally with supporters at Chief's Wings and Firewater in Greenville.

 
AUGUST
>Former Gov. Jon Huntsman announced the endorsement of Attorney General Alan Wilson at a news conference in the 1st Floor Lobby of the Statehouse in Columbia, SC on August 29, 2011.

>Former Sen. Rick Santorum visited SC on August 25-26, 2011, making "many campaign stops throughout the Palmetto State for meetings with pastors, religious leaders, local political leaders and business people and will attend fundraisers, speeches and participate in meet-and-greets."  The announced events were: keynote speaker at the Clover-Lake Wylie Republican Women's Club and York Country Republican Party dinner at River Hills Country Club in Lake Wylie on August 25.  On August 26 he did a breakfast meet and greet at Tommy's Ham House in Greenville, followed by a media availability; and in the afternoon did meet and greet patrons and a media availability at the Beacon Drive-In restaurant in Spartanburg.

>Rep. Michele Bachmann participated in U.S. Rep. Tim Scott's "First in the South" Presidential Town Hall Series at the Complex for Economic Development at Trident Technical College in North Charleston, SC on the evening of August 25, 2011.

>The Post and Courier reports that U.S. Rep. Tim Scott plans to host a town hall with former Gov. Tim Pawlenty on August 22, 2011.Pawlenty withdrew on August 14.

>Gov. Rick Perry visited SC on August 19-20, 2011.  On August 19 he did a breakfast meet and greet at Bazen's Family Restaurant in Florence; spoke at Carolinas Hospital System in Florence where he was introduced/endorsed by physician and prominent fundraiser Eddie Floyd; met with a group of legislators in Columbia; spoke at the SC GOP "First-in-the-South Presidential Luncheon Series" fundraiser at Clarion Inn Town House in Columbia; toured downtown Greenville with Mayor Knox White starting at City Hall (The Greenville News reported stops at Hot Dog King and Barkery Bistro); and attended a fundraising reception at the home of Dan Adams president and CEO of The Capital Corporation, in Greenville (reported by CNN).  On August 20 he held a breakfast meet and greet at Tommy's Country Ham House in Greenville where he was endorsed by former House Speaker David Wilkins; received the endorsement of Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler during a brief unannounced event in the parking lot outside Fatz Restaurant in Gaffney; and held a lunch meet and greet at Old Town Bistro in Rock Hill.

>Rep. Michele Bachmann did a bus tour in SC on August 16-19, 2011. 
On August 16 she held a rally at The Beacon Drive-In in Spartanburg; and a town hall at TD Convention Center (formerly Carolina First Center) in Greenville; and attended a low-dollar fundraiser at the home of Steve and Geri Warren in Greenville (reported by CNN). 
(On August 17 in North Carolina she did a fundraising breakfast  at the Moorehead Inn in Charlotte). 
On August 18 she held a private meeting with pastors at the Magnolia Room at Laurel Creek in Rock Hill (reported by the Rock Hill Herald); held a rally at the Hall at Senate's End in Columbia; held a closed pastors’ meeting and rally at the Florence Civic Center in Florence (reported by SCNow.com); held a rally hosted by the Florence County Republican Party at Florence Civic Center in Florence; and held a fundraiser at The Original Benjamin's Calabash Seafood in Myrtle Beach. 
On August 19 she plans a town hall at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel in Myrtle Beach; and a rally at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum (in front of the USS Yorktown) in Mt. Pleasant; and a closed fundraising event on Daniel Island (reported by The Post and Courier).   ...counted as one visit, three days

>Herman Cain hosted a meet-and-greet to detail his "Economic Vision for America" at Hudson's Barbecue in Lexington, SC on the afternoon of August 18, 2011.

(Mary Kaye Huntsman scheduled to visit SC on August 15-16, 2011.  On the evening of August 15 she plans to speak to Palmetto House Republican Women at the Spartanburg Marriott.  On August 16 she plans to speak to Charleston County Republican Women at the Country Club of Charleston; and speak at a Midlands Republican Women social at Carolina Wings in Columbia).

>Gov. Rick Perry announced his candidacy at the Red State Gathering at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, SC on August 13, 2011.

>Former Gov. Huntsman visited SC on August 7-8, 2011.  Late afternoon on August 7 he participated in U.S. Rep. Tim Scott's "First in the South" Presidential Town Hall Series at Charles Towne Landing in Charleston.  On August 8 he toured the Boeing plant in Charleston followed by a offsite media availability.

JULY
(Ann Romney scheduled to visit SC on July 20-21, 2011.  On July 20 she plans a luncheon with Low Country GOP groups at Truffles Restaurant in Bluffton; and attend an afternoon tea with area NFRW women and GOP groups at North Charleston City Hall.  On July 21 she plans to meet with voters at Magnolia's Restaurant in Myrtle Beach).

>Former Speaker Newt Gingrich spoke at a "Pastors and Pews" event sponsored by the South Carolina Renewal Project in Columbia, SC on July 19, 2011.

>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited SC on July 18-19, 2011.  On the afternoon of July 18 she held a press availability at the Hilton Columbia Center where she signed the Cut, Cap and Balance Pledge; and she overnighted at the Governor's Mansion.  On the morning of July 19 she appeared at a S.C. Christian Chamber of Commerce event at Christ Central Ministries in Columbia; and in Aiken met with supporters during a fundraising luncheon for her campaign at Newberry Hall, then held a "Rally in the Alley" at the corner of Bee Lane and Alley.

>Former Sen. Rick Santorum visited SC on July 12-13, 2011.  On the evening of July 12 he spoke at a fundraiser for the Horry County Republican Party at the Sidewheeler Restaurant in Conway.  On July 13 he was the featured guest at the Myrtle Beach Republican Women's Club breakfast at The Dunes Golf & Beach Club in Myrtle Beach; held a media availability on the Palmetto Family Council's challenge to presidential candidates at Homes for Life in Spartanburg; and hosted a town hall meet and greet at Winthrop University in Rock Hill.

>Former Speaker Newt Gingrich visited SC on July 12-13, 2011.  On the evening of July 12 he spoke at a town hall presented by the Charleston Tea Party as part of its "The Leaders of America" series at North Charleston City Hall, Council Chambers in North Charleston.  On the morning of July 13 he spoke at a meeting of the South Carolina electric cooperative leaders at the Charleston Place Hotel in Charleston; and he and Callista toured the Boeing plant in North Charleston.

>Former Gov. Jon Huntsman visited SC on July 11-12, 2011.  On the evening of July 11 he delivered the keynote address at the Greenville and Spartanburg County Republican Parties' Summer Barbecue fundraiser at Mutt's Barbeque in Greer.  On July 12 in the morning he had private meetings and at mid-day he announced endorsements of the family of the late Gov. Carroll Campbell at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research in Greenville.

>Herman Cain visited the NEXT Innovation Center in Greenville, SC on June 29, 2011; he toured the facility, unveiled his "Economic Vision: Jobs for America" and led a round-table discussion with local business leaders.

>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited SC on June 28-29, 2011 as part of her announcement tour.  On the evening of June 28 she did a South Carolina Kick Off at Carlos'n Charlie's Restaurant in Myrtle Beach; and spoke at a Grand Strand Business Association reception at Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach.  On June 29 she held a kick off event at Smythe Park in Charleston (Daniel Island); a kick off event at the Flight Deck Restaurant in Lexington; a kick off event at Magnolia Park in Greenville; and a national town hall meeting at Winthrop University's DiGiorgio Campus Center, Rock Hill.

>Sen. Rick Santorum visited SC on June 24-25, 2011.  On June 24 he held private meetings with supporters in the Midlands.  On June 25 he held a press availability and toured Ace Glass Company in Columbia; during the press availability he introduced members of his national and South Carolina leadership team.

>Former Gov. Jon Huntsman visited Columbia, SC on June 22, 2011 as part of his announcement tour.  He tour and did a media avail at TEC Infra-Red Grills; did a meet and greet and filed for office at South Carolina Republican headquarters; and, as reported by CNN, was to meet with potential donors at a law firm.

>Former Speaker Newt Gingrich visited SC on May 27, 2011; he spoke to the Five Points Rotary Club at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited SC on May 21, 2011; he made a stop at Farm Boys Barbeque in Chapin, where he and staff picked up barbecue for their event, a meeting with employees at Meetze Plumbing in Irmo.  There he was accompanied by state Rep. Nathan Ballentine.

>Donald Trump had been scheduled to speak to the Columbia Tea Party at the Statehouse grounds in Columbia, SC on May 19, 2011.

>Herman Cain delivered the keynote address at an Aiken Republican Club meeting at Newbury Hall in Aiken, SC on May 18, 2011.

>Former Gov. Jon Huntsman visited SC on May 6-8, 2011.  On May 6 in Columbia he met with Gov. Nikki Haley in her office and met with Republican leaders.  On May 7 he delivered a commencement address at the University of South Carolina in Columbia; and CNN reported that he planned to meet with local Republican leaders in Charleston.  On May 8 he attended services with Rep. Tim Scott at Seacoast Church in suburban Charleston.

>Former Sen. Rick Santorum visited SC on May 4-7, 2011.  On May 4 he had a private dinner with Lisa Van Riper, president of South Carolina Citizens for Life, at her home in Greenville.  On May 5 he attended a meet and greet breakfast at Tommy's Country Ham House in Greenville; (also note Karen Santorum delivered remarks at the "First in the South Presidential Primary Debate Lunch" hosted by the South Carolina Federation of Republican Women at The Poinsett Club in Greenville); and participated in the debate at Peace Center.  On May 6 he guest hosted Bill Bennett's Morning in America radio program from Greenville; hosted a town hall luncheon at Bowery West Side Restaurant in Aiken; and spoke at the South Carolina Republican Party's 44th Annual Silver Elephant Banquet at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia.  On the morning of May 7 did meet and greet with attendees at the South Carolina Republican convention at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia.

>Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty visited Greenville, SC on May 5-6, 2011.  On May 5 he participated in the debate at Peace Center; on May 6 he had a breakfast meeting at Mary Beth's.

>Ron Paul participated in the debate at Peace Center; and spoke at the South Carolina Greenville Tea Party's "Presidential Debate Freedom Rally" at the Hyatt Regency Grand Ballroom on May 5, 2011.

>Herman Cain participated in the debate at Peace Center on May 5, 2011.

>Former Gov. Gary Johnson visited Greenville, SC on May 5, 2011, appearing at the South Carolina Greenville Tea Party's "Presidential Debate Freedom Rally" at the Hyatt Regency Grand Ballroom; and participating in the debate at Peace Center.

>Fresh off his announcement of candidacy in New Hampshire, former Gov. Gary Johnson visited SC on April 25, 2011, speaking to Liberty on the Rocks at Mills House Hotel in Charleston in the late afternoon.

>Former Speaker Newt Gingrich visited SC on April 21, 2011 for "a series of meetings and events" including a Tea Party rally at Patriot’s Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Charleston Harbor.

>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited SC on April 15-18, 2011.  On the evening of April 15 she spoke at a Bachmann for Congress fundraiser at the home of Kimberly Tatro in Bluffton.  On April 16 she spoke to the Bluffton Tea Party at the Golden Corral restaurant; and at a voter registration event at Montana's Grizzly Bar and Restaurant (moved from Buckwalter Place due to threatening weather, and originally scheduled for Old Town Dispensary at Carson Cottages).  On April 17 she was in SC but had no public events.  On April 18 she met privately with Gov. Nikki Haley in the governor's office; then she and Haley headlined a tax day Tea Party rally at the Capitol in Columbia.     counted as three days...no public events on Sunday

>Gov. Haley Barbour visited SC on April 15-16, 2011.  CNN's Peter Hamby reported that "Barbour arrived in Charleston on Thursday night and spent Friday holding a series of private meetings with area Republicans."  On the evening of April 15 he addressed the Charleston County GOP Convention at West Ashley High School Auditorium in Charleston (he won a straw poll there).  On April 16 he addressed the Lexington County GOP Convention at Lexington High School in Lexington; and the Richland County GOP Convention at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia.

>Herman Cain spoke at Furman University's Burgiss Theater in Greenville, SC, hosted by Conservative Students for a Better Tomorrow, late afternoon on April 14, 2011.

>Gov. Haley Barbour visited SC on April 9, 2011; he spoke at the Greenville County GOP Convention at Carolina First Center in Greenville; and the Spartanburg County GOP Convention at the Dorman High School gymnasium in Roebuck.

>Former Speaker Newt Gingrich visited SC on April 9, 2011; he spoke at the Greenville County GOP Convention at Carolina First Center in Greenville; and the Spartanburg County GOP Convention at the Dorman High School gymnasium in Roebuck.

>Former Sen. Rick Santorum visited SC on April 9, 2011; he spoke at the Greenville County GOP Convention at Carolina First Center in Greenville; and the Spartanburg County GOP Convention at the Dorman High School gymnasium in Roebuck.  [Gingrich and Barbour also spoke at the Greenville convention; Santorum won the Greenville straw poll with 31 percent of 431 votes cast].

>Former Sen. Rick Santorum visited SC on April 1-2, 2011.  On April 1 in Greenville he met with students at Bob Jones University; and met with College Republicans in the University Center at Furman University.  On the morning of April 2 he was the keynote speaker and did meet and greet with attendees at the Horry County GOP Convention at Carolina Forrest High School cafeteria in Conway.

>Former Speaker Newt Gingrich addressed the Greenville County Republican Women’s Club at the Poinsett Club in Greenville, SC at mid-day on March 24, 2011.  [He was also guest on two South Carolina talk radio shows: Radio Free Rocky D at WTMA studios and the Bob McLain Radio Show on WORD-AM].  

>Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty spoke at the monthly Aiken Republican Club luncheon meeting at Newberry Hall in Aiken, SC on March 16, 2011.

>Former Sen. Rick Santorum visited SC on March 10, 2011; in the morning he did a meet and greet with partners and staff at the Elliott Davis Accounting firm in Greenville; and in the evening he was the special guest speaker at the Easley Boy Scout Dinner at Easley First Baptist Family LIfe Center in Easley.

>On tour for his book A Simple Government, former Gov. Mike Huckabee visited SC on March 7-8, 2011.  On March 7 he did signings at the Barnes & Noble in Florence; the Books-a-Million in Columbia; and the Books-a-Million in Anderson.  On March 8 he did signings at the Barnes & Noble at the Shops at Greenridge in Greenville; and the COSTCO in Spartanburg.

>Former Sen. Rick Santorum visited SC on February 21-22, 2011.  On the evening of February 21 he keynoted the Palmetto House Republican Women's Club dinner at the Spartanburg Marriott at Renaissance Park in Spartanburg.  On February 22 he attended a meet and greet at Tommy's Ham house in Greenville; then in Spartanburg he toured Oakbrook Preparatory School and addressed the student body, faculty and parents; did a lunchtime meet and greet at SCGOP chair Karen Floyd's home; and visited and met with administrators at the Carolina Pregnancy Center.

>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited SC on February 19, 2011.  [On the evening of February 18 she had planned to headline a fundraiser for the York County Republican Party at Baxter Hood Center in Rock Hill, but stayed in Washington for votes].  She spoke at a Tea Party meeting at the Cotton House in Irmo; addressed a South Carolina Federation of Republican Women lunch at the Radisson Hotel in Columbia; did a meet and greet at The Palladian Group, SCGOP chair Karen Floyd's consulting firm in Spartanburg; and headlined the President's Day Dinner fundraiser for the Spartanburg County Republican Party at the Spartanburg Marriott at Renaissance Park in Spartanburg.

>Former Sen. Rick Santorum visited SC on February 2, 2011.  He spoke at a Myrtle Beach Tea Party town hall luncheon at Logan's Roadhouse Restaurant in Myrtle Beach; and spoke at the Charleston Tea Party's "The Leaders of America" Town Hall series in the council chambers at North Charleston City Hall in North Charleston; and had a private dinner with former Gov. James Edwards.

>Former Gov. Gary Johnson visited SC on January 31-February 1, 2011.  On January 31 he attended a breakfast hosted by GPS Conservatives for Action at Thursday's Too Restaurant in Rock Hill; did some private meetings in Columbia; did an interview on WDPE in Conway; and in the evening spoke at a Myrtle Beach Tea Party event at Logan's Roadhouse in Myrtle Beach.  On February 1 he had more private meetings in Columbia, and in the evening spoke at a Tea Party event organized by the Upcountry Coalition at Fuddruckers in Greenville.

>Gov. Haley Barbour met privately with party leaders, officials, activists and donors in Greenville and Spartanburg, SC on January 26, 2011; the Spartanburg meeting was at The Palladian Group, SCGOP chair Karen Floyd's consulting firm.

>Herman Cain visited SC on January 24, 2011.  He spoke at a Cain Coffee hosted by the Upcountry Coalition (Tea Party group) at Perkins in Greenville; attended an activist meeting in Laurens; had a private luncheon in Columbia; and spoke at a Cain Coffee hosted by the Midlands Tea Party Patriots at a private residence in Lexington.

On January 17, 2011 former Sen. Rick Santorum was the keynote speaker at the Aiken County GOP lunch at Newberry Hall in Aiken, SC.
 
>Former Sen. Rick Santorum visited SC on January 14-15, 2011.  On January 14 in Columbia he attended a South Carolina Citizens for Life for dinner and Attorney General Alan Wilson's rescheduled Gala at the Hall at Senate.  On January 15 he held a media availability and was the keynote speaker at the Stand up for Life March for Life rally starting at the State House in Columbia.  (left afternoon of January 15 and January 16). 

>Former Speaker Newt Gingrich spoke at a Grand Strand Business Association dinner at the Marina Inn Hotel and Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC on the evening of January 13, 2011.

>On January 12, 2011 in Columbia, SC, Gov. Haley Barbour attended the inauguration of Gov. Nikki Haley; and then met privately with state legislators.

>Rep. Mike Pence keynoted the Awakening (invitation-only annual weekend retreat) dinner at the Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort in Kiawah Island, SC on January 7, 2011.

2010 (27 visits, 34 days)
>Former Speaker Newt Gingrich was the featured guest at the Spartanburg County Republican Party's 2010 Bronze Elephant Dinner "Christmas with Newt!" at the Spartanburg Marriott at Renaissance Park in Spartanburg, SC on the evening of December 16, 2010.

>Former Sen. Rick Santorum visited Charleston, SC on December 5-6, 2010.  On the evening of December 5 he spoke at the Citadel Republican Society Patriot Dinner honoring three retiring congressman at The Citadel Holliday Alumni Center.  On December 6 he was the featured guest at a fundraiser for the Charleston County Republican Party at The Harbor Club.

>Former Gov. Sarah Palin signed copies of her book America by Heart at the Books-A-Million at the Village at Sandhill in Columbia, SC on the evening of December 3, 2010.

Through Election Day, November 2, 2010, 12 potential candidates made 33 visits totaling 42 days. 

	BARBOUR	CAIN	GINGRICH	HUCKABEE	JOHNSON	PALIN	PAUL	PAWLENTY	PENCE	ROMNEY	SANTORUM
Visits: 33	1	1	5	6	3	1	1	1	2	4	7
Days: 42	1	1	5	7	3	1	1	2	3	5	12

plus Huntsman 1 visit, 1 day

>Former Gov. Mike Huckabee was the guest speaker at a "Count Down to Victory Rally" hosted by State House Majority Leader Kenny Bingham and HD 69 candidate Rick Quinn at the old New Orleans Riverfront restaurant (on Alexander Street) in West Columbia, SC on October 30, 2010.

>Former Speaker Newt Gingrich spoke at a rally at the Carolina First Center in Greenville, SC on the evening of October 28, 2010 as part of American Solutions' "Jobs Here, Jobs Now" tour.

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney campaigned in SC on October 27-28, 2010.  On the evening of October 27 he headlined a rally and reception for Mick Mulvaney at the Magnolia Room at Laurel Creek in Rock Hill.  On October 28 he joined gubernatorial nominee state Rep. Nikki Haley for several stops on her 26-stop "Join the Movement" bus tour; they made a stop at the Fire Water Grill in Summerville; and in Haley's hometown of Bamberg they made an impromptu stop at the Piggly Wiggly supermarket and a stop at Floyd and Dot's restaurant.

>Former Sen. Rick Santorum visited SC on October 27-28, 2010.  On the evening of October 27 he attended a rally with gubernatorial nominee state Rep. Nikki Haley, state party chair Karen Floyd and 1st CD nominee Tim Scott at the Lowcountry Victory office on Northwoods Blvd in North Charleston.  On October 28 in Greenville he attended a breakfast honoring SC Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers at the Poinsett Club; attended a reception in support of state treasurer nominee Curtis Loftis at the Nexsen Pruet Law Firm; and was the guest speaker at a Greenville County Republican Women's Club fundraising luncheon at the Carolina First Center.

>Herman Cain visited SC on October 8, 2010.  He had a private meeting with congressional candidate Tim Scott; appeared at a luncheon organized by one of Scott's supporters at The Navy Yard at Noisette; and held a fundraising reception for his Hermantor PAC at Tristan in Charleston. 

>Former Gov. Mike Huckabee was the guest speaker at a fundraising banquet for the Taylors Free Medical Clinic held at Timmons Arena at Furman University in Greenville, SC on the evening of September 28, 2010.

>Former Speaker Newt Gingrich participated in a fundraiser for Mick Mulvaney at the Palmetto Club in Columbia, SC on September 17, 2010.

>Former Sen. Rick Santorum visited SC on September 15, 2010.  He attended a reception and breakfast for state House candidate Peter McCoy at Tristan Restaurant in Charleston; attended a fundraising luncheon in support of Alan Wilson for Attorney General at Doc's BBQ in Columbia; and attended a meet and greet in support of congressional candidate Trey Gowdy at the Poinsett Club in Greenville.

>Former Gov. Gary Johnson held a meet and greet luncheon at the Radisson on Bush River Road in Columbia, SC on August 18, 2010.

>In July 2010 former Sen. Rick Santorum spent two weeks at Kiawah, SC.  He held finance meetings, made organizational calls and held private meetings with potential supporters.  ed. difficult to tally this since no public events; counted 1 visit, 1 day.

>Former Speaker Newt Gingrich visited SC on July 9, 2010.  He appeared at a luncheon fundraiser for the state party at The Hall at Senate’s End in Columbia; and in the afternoon attended a fundraiser for 1st CD congressional nominee Tim Scott at Tristan restaurant in Charleston.

>Gov. Tim Pawlenty visited SC on June 29-30, 2010, a rescheduling of the trip originally planned for May 7-8.  On the evening of June 29 he appeared at a fundraising reception for the South Carolina Republican Party at the home of party chairman Karen Floyd in Spartanburg.  On June 30 he was the special guest at a breakfast reception for congressional candidate Mick Mulvaney at the Magnolia Room (on Laurel Creek Drive) in Rock Hill.

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney and wife Ann campaigned with gubernatorial candidate state Rep. Nikki Haley in SC on June 18, 2010 just days in advance of the June 22 runoff.  They joined Haley at a forum on Lowcountry politics and communication at the College of Charleston's Randolph Hall in Charleston; and joined her for a fundraising luncheon at Hilton Head Plantation on Hilton Head Island.

>Former Gov. Mike Huckabee held a press conference with gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. André Bauer at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport in Greer, SC on the morning of June 3, 2010.  This was less than a week before the June 8 primary and Bauer was on day one of his "46 Counties in 4 Days" tour.

>Former Sen. Rick Santorum visited SC on May 21-22, 2010. On May 21 he campaigned with gubernatorial candidate Rep. Gresham Barrett at a meet and greet at 2319 Seabrook Island in Seabrook Island (Charleston area). On May 22 he keynoted the Dorchester County Republican Breakfast at The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation in Summerville; joined congressional candidate Mick Mulvaney (challenging Rep. John Spratt in SC-5) at a meet and greet reception at the home of Chad and Dana Connelly in Prosperity; and was the keynote speaker at the Greenville County Republican Party's Bronze Elephant Dinner at the Carolina First Center in Greenville.

>Rep. Mike Pence hosted a fundraiser for Rep. Joe Wilson at the home of John and Marcie Baker in Elgin (Columbia area), SC on May 21, 2010.

>Former Gov. Sarah Palin rallied with gubernatorial candidate state Rep. Nikki Haley at the State House in Columbia, SC on May 14, 2010.

[Gov. Tim Pawlenty had scheduled a two-day trip to SC on May 7-8, 2010, including a reception for the South Carolina Republican Party on May 7 and breakfast reception with congressional candidate Rep. Mick Mulvaney at the City Club in Rock Hill on May 8; he canceled due to budget difficulties in Minnesota].

>On May 5, 2010 former Speaker Newt Gingrich held an American Solutions for Winning the Future "Real Jobs Summit" at the Greenville Hilton in Greenville, SC.

>Former Gov. Gary Johnson visited SC on May 4, 2010. He had lunch with Gov. Mark Sanford at his home; and spoke at a meeting of the Bastiat Society in Charleston.

>Former Sen. Rick Santorum visited SC on April 19-20, 2010. On April 19 he joined Rep. Gresham Barrett at a roundtable event at North Charleston City Hall in North Charleston; delivered a foreign policy speech at The Citadel in Charleston; and joined Barrett for a news conference on small businesses at Aura Lee's Handbags, Jewelry & Accessories in Summerville. On April 20 he joined Barrett for a meet and greet at Boulevard Diner in Mt. Pleasant.

>Former Gov. Gary Johnson attended an Upcountry Tea Party at the BI-LO Center in Greenville, SC on April 17, 2010.

>As part of his book tour for No Apology, former Gov. Mitt Romney spoke and signed copies of the book at Mark Clark Hall at The Citadel in Charleston, SC on April 1, 2010.

>Gov. Haley Barbour keynoted the Spartanburg County Republican Party's annual President's Day dinner at the Spartanburg Marriott at Renaissance Park in Spartanburg, SC on the evening of March 15, 2010.

>Former Gov. Mike Huckabee headlined a luncheon fundraiser for congressional candidate state Rep. Rex Rice at Carolina First Center in Greenville, SC on February 18, 2010.

>Former Sen. Rick Santorum visited SC on January 8-9, 2010. On the evening of January 8 he spoke at Awakening, a conservative forum, at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island. On January 9 he spoke at a fundraiser for the South Carolina Republican Party at a private home in Charleston.

2009 (6 visits, 8 days)
>Former Sen. Rick Santorum visited SC on December 8-9, 2009 to campaign for gubernatorial candidate Rep. Gresham Barrett. On December 8 he and Barrett attended a meet and greet at the home of Beaufort County Councilman Jerry Stewart in Sun City-Bluffton (Hilton Head area). On December 9 he and Barrett did a meet and greet at the Cotton Factory in Rock Hill; met with lunchtime diners at the Sugar and Spice Drive-in in Spartanburg; and spoke to students at students at Spartanburg Christian Academy.

>As part of his book tour for A Simple Christmas, former Gov. Mike Huckabee made two SC stops. He appeared at the Costco in Greenville; and at the Sam's Club in Spartanburg on mid-afternoon and evening of November 13, 2010.

>Rep. Ron Paul delivered a lecture on “The Politics of Tolerance” at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC on the evening of November 9, 2009.

>As reported by Washington Post's Chris Cillizza, former Gov. Mitt Romney was the special guest at a fundraiser for Sen. Jim DeMint at the home of Sheila and Bill Prezzano in Charleston, SC on October 26, 2009.

>Rep. Mike Pence visited SC on October 12-13, 2009. On October 12 he attended a fundraising event for Rep. Gresham Barrett at a restaurant in Charleston; attended the Charleston County Republican Committee's executive committee meeting at North Charleston City Hall; and met with party activists in Charleston. On October 13 he attended a fundraising event for Rep. Henry Brown Jr. at Virginia’s on King (upstairs) in Charleston.

>Former Speaker Newt Gingrich held a Center for Health Transformation conference on "Creating a 21st Century Intelligent Health System in South Carolina" at the Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, SC on May 21, 2009.

>Gov. Jon Huntsman attended a dinner with Republicans at a hosted by Attorney General Henry McMaster in Columbia, SC on February 20, 2009.

2008 (1 visit, 2 days)
>As part of his book tour for Do the Right Thing, former Gov. Mike Huckabee made five stops in SC on December 5-6, 2008. On December 5 he appeared at the Costco in Greenville; and the Sam's Club in Spartanburg. On December 6 he appeared at Books A Million Manchester Village in Rock Hill; the Walmart Supercenter in Aiken; and the Books A Million Harbison Shopping Center in Columbia.


Other Visits
>Vice President Joe Biden appeared at a small fundraising dinner for the Obama Victory Fund at the Charleston Place Hotel in Charleston, SC on the evening of September 22, 2011.

>Vice President Joe Biden visited Columbia, SC on July 23, 2010.  He was the keynote speaker at the dedication of the Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library at the University of South Carolina; and attended a fundraiser for Rep. John Spratt at the South Carolina State Museum.

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