Conley Outlines Plan to 'Power Up' America -
Energy Independence Will Fuel Our Economy

Bob Conley for U.S. Senate

Democratic challenger Bob Conley, running for South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat, said today that taxpayer bailouts of Wall Street are not the way to revive our economy. "Instead of running up our debt, increasing inflation, and running down the value of our currency with a bailout that has little chance of success, we need a plan that will benefit all Americans without raiding the Treasury," said Conley.

"Working to achieve energy independence is a goal every American can get behind. It will revitalize the economy and solve many of the problems that currently are dragging down our once vibrant Middle Class," Conley said. "Energy independence adds real value to our nation by expanding our energy industries, creating new jobs, stabilizing prices, spurring technology innovation, strengthening national security, and providing us with more flexibility in foreign policy," said Conley.

Conley Says $700 Billion Taxpayer Bailout a Fiasco
Calls on Voters to Take Corrective Action

Democratic challenger Bob Conley, running for South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat, is strongly opposed to the bailout of Wall Street at the expense of Main Street. "I said at the very start that the bailout would not restore confidence in Wall Street or the financial markets," said Conley.

"Now we see the Dow Jones continuing its sharp decline to the lowest point in four years and banks still refusing to lend to each other. The result is that credit is still not becoming available to businesses and consumers, despite the anticipated $700 Billion from taxpayers," Conley said.


Bob Conley Discusses His Campaign and What it Portends for South Carolina
on the Accent Radio Network

Bob Conley on ANR's Straight Talk with Jerry Hughes

Bob "Flat Top" Conley, Democratic nominee for the US Senate against Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), joins Jerry Hughes on ARN's Straight Talk to discuss his campaign, his conservatism, and his concerns about the future of South Carolina.


Senate Chooses to Bail Out Wall Street -
Jeopardizes Correction Mechanisms Already in Progress

Democratic challenger Bob Conley, running for South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat, is strongly opposed to the 74-25 decision of the U.S. Senate to bail out Wall Street at the expense of Main Street. "The Senate has passed up an opportunity to introduce critically-needed fiscal discipline into the capital markets," said Conley. "Government intervention will introduce new market distortions that will come back to haunt us in the very near future and likely will have a crippling effect on future generations," Conley said.

House Refuses to Bailout Wall Street
Predicted Financial 'Armageddon' Fails to Materialize

Bob Conley for U.S. SenateDemocratic challenger Bob Conley, running for South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat, is strongly opposed to the bailout of Wall Street at the expense of Main Street. "The refusal by the U.S. House of Representatives to spend $700 Billion taxpayer dollars to infuse financial markets with new capital is a big win for the Middle Class," said Conley. "It also shatters the assertion by 'smart money' luminaries that a quick bailout scheme is essential to avoid an economic Armageddon," Conley said.

"The fact is that Wall Street is already in self-correction mode without the aid of taxpayer dollars," said Conley. He cites JP Morgan's acquisition of the failed S&L Washington Mutual, the nation's largest, and Citigroup's acquisition of ailing Wachovia, the nation's fourth largest bank. Early this year, Bank of America acquired struggling Countrywide Financial Corp., then the nation's largest mortgage lender, and more recently acquired Merrill Lynch as it was faltering. The assets of global investment banker Lehman Brothers are being sold off to healthier firms. "None of these transactions involved plundering the U.S. Treasury," said Conley.

Bob Conley Charges Lindsey Graham with
Setting the Stage for Nation's Financial Crisis

Democratic challenger Bob Conley, running for South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat, is strongly opposed to the kind of meddling in financial markets that is supported by Lindsey Graham and which is responsible for today's economic crisis.

"The current economic crisis is a direct consequence of the flawed legislation Lindsey Graham voted for while serving in the House of Representatives," said Conley. "Lindsey Graham has hurt South Carolina and the Nation beyond measure."

Bob Conley Objects to Wall Street Amnesty
$700 Billion Bailout a 'Knock Out' Blow to Middle Class

Democratic challenger Bob Conley, running for South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat, is strongly opposed to the $700 Billion bailout of Wall Street now under consideration in Congress. This comes on the heels of the $250 Billion bailout of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, and the $85 Billion takeover of AIG.

"The way to correct this mess and to ensure it is never repeated is to allow the offending companies to sell off their assets to raise capital, or let them fail," noted Conley. "This is the most effective way to restore confidence in the financial sector, the markets, and our economy."

Rasmussen Poll Shows Bob Conley with Huge Gain Against GOP Incumbent

The latest Rasmussen Reports poll of South Carolina's U.S. Senate race shows Republican incumbent Lindsey Graham attracting 50% of the vote while Democratic challenger Bob Conley earns 41%. According to Rasmussen, Graham is viewed favorably by only 52% of the state's voters. Thirty-eight percent (38%) have an unfavorable view. Graham held a commanding +22 point lead against Conley in July. Rasmussen concludes: "... this poll indicates a somewhat tighter race than expected in South Carolina ..."

The more South Carolinians hear Bob's message, the more Graham's lead evaporates.

SC Democrat Rebukes Own Party for Small-Minded Criticism
of Republican Sarah Palin

The South Carolina Democratic Party establishment's reaction to a previous press release, where Bob Conley accused the state's top party leadership of supporting a far left agenda, was dismissive of Bob Conley. Carol Fowler, in particular, denied the party leadership was pursuing a far left agenda and accused Bob Conley of being "inexperienced" in his appraisal of their intentions.

Ms. Fowler seems to have come down with a bad case of foot-in-mouth disease. With her declaration that Republican Party Vice-Presidential nominee, Sarah Palin's "primary qualification seems to be that she hasn't had an abortion," Carol Fowler has irrefutably lent full faith and credit to Bob Conley's accusation of her obvious far-left agenda of which the rank-and-file Democratic voters in the state are not supportive.

There are some things Bob doesn't want to understand . . .

The hits on Bob Conley from the state Democratic Party leadership are coming fast and furious. The mildest criticism comes from State Democratic Party Chairwoman Carol Fowler, who has called Bob Conley "an inexperienced campaigner and possibly there are some things about politics he doesn't understand." Fowler has a point. There are some things about politics Bob Conley doesn't understand.

Bob Conley on offshore drilling and prospecting for oil in ANWR

Bob Conley for U.S. Senate"I support the extraction of oil in the outer continental shelf (OCS) and in the small region of ANWR that has been advocated in an environmentally responsible manner.

To alleviate the fears of unsightly rigs near our beaches, we will require that production from rigs on the OCS are at least fifty miles from land, have reasonable safety and environmental standards, cannot be seen from beach front property, and will not adversely impact our tourism economy. A lowering of gas prices will bring more tourists to South Carolina, as more Americans will be able to afford to travel to our beautiful coastline.

Increased supply will lower our gasoline prices and the prices of all other items that rely on crude oil. We will keep more energy dollars in the US economy instead of sending those dollars overseas. We will also create good, well-paying jobs!"

Bob Conley discusses his campaign and answers questions
from callers on WORD-FM

Bob Conley on WORD-FM 106.3 with Bob McLain

Bob "Flat Top" Conley, Democratic nominee for the US Senate race facing Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), joins Bob McLain on WORD-FM 106.3 to discuss his opponent, the issues and his campaign. Bob also answers questions from callers on a variety of topics.

The Right Democrat - South Carolina Senate candidate Bob Conley is more conservative than his GOP foe

Bob Conley

The Democratic establishment long ago wrote off this contest. Lindsey Graham is a well-funded incumbent in a deep red state. A weak field allowed the virtually unknown Conley, an engineer and commercial pilot, to take the nomination. Now Graham, much to his surprise, must compete with a Democrat who stands well to his right.

Conley is at least as socially conservative as Graham, whose pro-life and anti-gay-marriage positions are popular in South Carolina. And many cultural conservatives distrust the sitting senator. Graham's challenger in the Republican primary, Buddy Witherspoon, defeated him in Greenville, one of the most conservative counties in the state.

Bob Conley Discusses His Support of the Fair Tax on WDYT

Bob Conley on The Kudzu Vine

Bob "Flat Top" Conley, Democratic nominee for the US Senate race facing Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), joins Danny Fontana on WDYT's Think Mornings to discuss his advocacy for the "fair tax," a central part of his platform.

Bob Conley Takes on Lindsey Graham on The Kudzu Vine

Bob Conley on The Kudzu Vine

Bob Conley takes on neoconservative Lindsey Graham who is spending more time with John McCain as his personal valet and bag boy than representing South Carolinians, who are trying to cope with high energy costs, lost jobs, depressed wages, and the negative impacts of illegal immigration on schools, health care and law enforcement. Bob is running for the U.S. Senate because Lindsey Graham has sold out the people of South Carolina in favor of special interests who are pushing their own policy agendas.


Attention Ron Paul Activists

Bob Conley for US Senate"Ron Paul activists are welcome to be part of my U.S. Senate campaign. Your extraordinary efforts on behalf of Ron Paul can now best be applied to helping me defeat neoconservative incumbent Lindsey Graham (R). Do not pass up this opportunity to help bring our Republic back to constitutional government. I need your help right now."

-- Bob


Here's What People Are Saying About Bob

Bob McLain Show call-ins

Callers to the Bob McLain show on WORD 106.3 FM in Greenville, SC talk with the host about Bob Conley. Among the topics discussed are Bob's support of the Fair Tax, his uphill battle against GOP incumbent Lindsey Graham, and Bob's urgent need for campaign contributions to get his message out. Once people learn about what Bob stands for, they tend to agree!