Alan Wilson emerged the clear winner in a Wednesday afternoon radio debate that focused on Alan’s message of prosecution, law enforcement and defending the constitution.

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