Rex moves toward run for SC governor

[ccharles000]

State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex will move closer today to a gubernatorial run when he files paperwork with the State Ethics Commission that will allow him to raise money for the 2010 race.

Rex, the state’s only Democrat to hold statewide office, told The State newspaper on Wednesday he will rely on an exploratory committee to help him reach a decision on whether to run by early September.

Recent speculation had Rex, 67, sitting out the governor’s race.

The former dean of education for Winthrop University, who squeaked out a 2006 win, said he is also open to running for a second term as the state’s school chief.

“I’m trying to keep both options open right now,” said Rex, whose level of fundraising for the most recent quarter left many political spectators believing he would not run. Rex raised nearly $37,000 and spent all but about $9,000.

Political insiders think the primary and general elections will require each Democratic contender to raise between $5 million and $6 million.

The Fairfield County Democrat said, if he decides to run, he’ll focus on job creation, re-establishing faith in government and improving public education.

http://www.thestate.com/local/story/891202.html

[KansDem]

1. So where does he have his "soul mate" stashed?

Oh, wait...he's a Dem...sorry! :blush:

[damntexdem]

2. A tyrannosaurus might become governor of SC! Yikes!

I mean, that would be an improvement for SC, but do we want a tyrannosaurus hiking the Appalachian Trail?

Oh well, such hiking occurs less frequently than reported, anyway. ;-)

[DevonRex]

3. About time one of my family members got elected to something. nt