So on this runoff day, Joe and Alan decided to talk from the heart about something you may not know about both of them.

Wilson received more than 80% support during a straw poll taken at the event.

Whether on the battlefield in Iraq or in courtrooms in South Carolina, Wilson emphasized his unique qualifications to become the top law enforcement officer in the Palmetto state.

Rep. Joe Wilson was on hand to moderate the event and introduce all the candidates for Tuesday’s runoff election.

From: Joe Wilson

My son really did not want me to send this e-mail.

But sometimes, a father just has to brag a little, even if it’s on the computer!

My oldest son, Alan, is running for South Carolina’s Attorney General.

Alan is a proven prosecutor who has the defended the Constitution in the courtroom and fought for it on the battlefields of Iraq.

We have seen firsthand what an impact South Carolina’s Attorney General can have on the federal government.

In an era when the Constitution is constantly under attack from liberals in Washington, we need strong Attorneys General all across the country who will fight tooth and nail to defend the Constitution from these attacks.

You and your family deserve a chief law enforcement officer who has a record of putting away criminals and keeping our streets safe. Alan has done just that, his opponent has never prosecuted a criminal in his life.

I know Alan Wilson better than anyone. Alan has the experience and record necessary to protect the Constitution and protect South Carolina families.

Alan is kicking off his “Defending the Constitution Tour” as he heads into the June 22nd Runoff Election. Please consider helping him out by donating $100, $50 or even $17.76 to support this cause and most of all to ensure we have an Attorney General who will support and defend the Constitution.

Sincerely,
Joe Wilson

P.S. You can click here to contribute.

“It’s such a pleasure to get out and meet so many wonderful people who are concerned about protecting not only our constitution but making sure they know they have a strong voice in law enforcement,” Wilson said.  “As a former prosecutor, I understand how important it is to give local solicitors and law enforcement the tools they need to keep families safe.”

Alan will have a busy Day #3 on the Defending the Constitution tour.  Friday’s stops will focus on the Lowcountry with rallies in Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and Hilton Head.

Alan’s Friday Schedule…

10:30 am Myrtle Beach
Wilson will receive the Myrtle Beach Tea Party endorsement
Liberty Steakhouse & Brewery
Broadway at the Beach
1321 Celebrity Circle
Myrtle Beach,  SC 29577

2:00 pm Charleston
Wilson will campaign with Medal of Honor recipient, Maj. Gen (ret) James Livingston and former Attorney General Charlie Condon.
Patriots Point, USS Yorktown
40 Patriots Point Road
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

5:30 pm Bluffton
The Hidden Cypress in Sun City
672 Cypress Hills Drive
Bluffton, SC 29909

Wilson’s Defending the Constitution Tour is an ongoing dialogue with voters all across South Carolina about why his proven experience as a prosecutor and his combat experience in Iraq has prepared him to defend the constitution as Attorney General.

Wilson appeared with challenger Leighton Lord during the 3pm hour on Columbia’s WVOC AM-560 “Afternoon Drive with Keven Cohen.”

Lord had to sheepishly admit that Wilson’s current ad accurately states that Lord is not a criminal prosecutor.  Having never sent anyone to jail, Lord was grasping when being reminded that the South Carolina Constitution specifically spells out that the Attorney General is the state’s chief prosecutor.

Alan Wilson respects and will fully defend the constitution.  Alan has made the tough calls in the courtroom and on the battlefield.

When it comes to being ready to be South Carolina’s top law enforcement officer, Alan Wilson is ready for the challenge.

Alan’s passion for public service and knowledge of the criminal justice system was clear during the Wednesday face-off.

Meanwhile, Wilson’s opponent Leighton Lord had a tough grasp of what duties the Attorney General has to deal with.

During a discussion about the SC state Constitution,  Lord took issue with the Attorney General being the state’s top prosecutor.  Lord said the document has not evolved, and was written back when there were “2 or 3 solicitors in South Carolna.”

Not being a South Carolina native, Mr. Lord’s glaring lack of knowledge showed through.  Alan properly corrected the record, telling Lord there were eight solicitors across the Palmetto State back in 1895 when the Constitution was ratified.

Another clear difference came discussing criminal cases.  Lord touted about being on a Washington sub- committee that dealt with Asian gangs.  Wilson pointed out he is the only Attorney General candidate who has actually worked in a courtroom, putting away dangerous criminals.

Alan Wilson is touring South Carolina as part of his Defending the Constitution tour.  For more information on Alan and his campaign, please visit www.wilsonforag.com

Wilson began the tour Wednesday in Aiken.  Supporters gathered to hear the only prosecutor in the GOP runoff for Attorney General speak about the importance of following the state constitution and not allowing political temptations to drift in.

“People need to know where their next Attorney General stands,” Wilson told Aiken supporters. “I take the duty of defending the constitution seriously, be it in the courtroom or on the battlefield.  My opponent in this runoff has called our state constitution ‘outdated.’ As Attorney General, I will not pick and choose what parts of the constitution to follow.  My job will be to follow the constitution and make sure you and your family is safe.”

Wilson’s next stop was a familiar one, Lexington County.  Alan spent time as a prosecutor in Lexington County, keeping families safe and locking up criminals.    Alan spoke of his commitment to families and crime victims, saying it takes a person who has put away criminals to fully understand how to work with and lead law enforcement in South Carolina.

“Keeping families safe happens in the courtroom, not a corporate boardroom,” Wilson said.  “As the only prosecutor in the Republican runoff, voters have a clear choice this coming Tuesday.”

Wilson’s Defending the Constitution tour continues with stops across the Palmetto State from now until runoff day, June 22.

Alan has spent his time defending the Constitution on a battlefield and in courtrooms.  The choice is clear, a proven prosecutor or an outsider to South Carolina who spends his time in a boardroom.

Alan’s schedule for Wednesday:

10:30 am Aiken – Phelon Motorsports 3980 Richland Ave West  Aiken

1pm Lexington – Lexington County Courthouse – 205 East Main Street (inside building)

3pm WVOC-AM 560 Columbia – Appearance on Afternoon Drive with Keven Cohen

5:30pm Florence – Florence County Republican Party Headquarters

BOLCHOZ CHALLENGES LORD TO TELL THE TRUTH

Former Attorney General Candidate Sheds Light on Negative Attacks

COLUMBIA – Former Republican candidate for Attorney General Robert Bolchoz issued the following response to Lord’s recent criticism of Bolchoz.

“I am disappointed (yet not surprised given the state of his campaign and his history of negative tactics) that Leighton Lord decided to mischaracterize my experience and background in a press release he issued yesterday.

His statement is particularly disturbing given that on Thursday afternoon, June 10, 2010, Lord kept me on the phone for almost an hour while he pled for my endorsement and made personal attacks on the last qualified candidate in the race, Alan Wilson.

I will not stand idly by as Leighton Lord plays games with the system, misstates the facts, denigrates my career in public service, and attempts to buy his way into an elective office for which he is not qualified.

Like every citizen in South Carolina, I deserve an Attorney General who is committed to the high calling of public service and dedicated to the goal of keeping the public safe from criminals.  Voters should be wary of a big shot boardroom lawyer seeking to build a resume for the next office he seeks.

I endorsed Alan Wilson after spending months on the campaign trail with him and Lord.  I have spoken to both of them at length and spent days considering my decision.

I have come to the inescapable conclusion, which is reinforced with each passing day, that Alan shares my principles and convictions regarding the issues that matter.  He has lived a life of dedicated public service. Most importantly, he is a prosecutor who knows how to send criminals to prison.

I believe Alan Wilson is the best choice for South Carolina Attorney General.”

ROBERT BOLCHOZ

803.790.7474

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