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COLUMBIA-One day after Carroll A. Campbell Jr. died, a Democratic party operative tried to post on the Internet remarks accusing the former governor of being part of a racist mob 35 years ago, prompting a political firestorm. Phil Bailey, political director for the Senate Democratic Caucus, apologized for the comments he submitted to a political Web site and offered his resignation to Sen. John Land, the Democratic leader.Land rejected the resignation, calling the 25-year-old's actions "a youthful indiscretion."But Campbell's friends, state Republican Party leaders and even high-ranking Democrats criticized Land for not firing Bailey. They said the remarks smear the...

Reflections on Carroll Campbell Quotes from leaders around the state and across the nation and a selection of photos of the former governor Carroll Campbell was a strong leader, a committed public servant, and a good friend. ... He was a tireless advocate for the state he loved and was known for his integrity and character. We join South Carolinians and Americans around the nation in mourning the passing of Carroll Campbell, and we send our thoughts and prayers to Iris and the entire Campbell family.-- President George W. Bush  I think it would be nearly impossible to find someone...

Masterful politician built GOP Carroll Campbell's mission was simple.Working from the throne of the governor's mansion, he would elevate South Carolina to the forefront of American politics by leading the GOP's sweep through the South.Along the way, he would back only winners.Ronald Reagan became president because of him. So did both of the Bushes.Campbell would be the kingmaker; they would be the kings. Campbell felled by heart attack Reflections on Carroll Campbell Carroll Ashmore Campbell Jr. - Timeline Alzheimer's research promising Funeral arrangements As a reward, Campbell twice found himself on the short list to become vice president of the...

Carroll Campbell dead at 65 Heart attack cause; Republican pioneer suffered from Alzheimer's BY JOHN FRANK The Post and Courier COLUMBIA-Former Gov. Carroll Campbell, one of the most beloved politicians in South Carolina history, died of a heart attack at 8:49 a.m. today. He was 65. Campbell, who has battled Alzheimer's disease for six years, was moved in August to a residential care facility at Lexington Medical Center near Columbia. The facility's staff found the governor in his bed at 7:50 a.m. and it appeared he was not breathing. An ambulance arrived at 8 a.m. and EMS workers tried to...

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Former Gov. Carroll Campbell Jr., popular and politically savvy, who helped make the Republican Party a powerful force in South Carolina politics and changed the face of state government while recruiting big-name industries, died Wednesday. He was 65. Campbell was admitted to a residential facility to treat Alzheimer's disease this past summer, nearly four years after he announced he had been diagnosed with the illness. Family members could not immediately be reached, but the former governor's chief of staff said a statement would be forthcoming. Lexington Medical spokeswoman Margaret Gregory said Campbell was brought to the hospital...

For those who lived in SOuth Carolina or are still living in SOuth Carolina now, we all remember Hurricane Hugo back in 1989. It was the most costly natural disaster in US history until Andrew hit 3 years later. Now Katrina has passed Andrew as the most costly natural disaster in history. Going back to Hurricane Hugo, we had two leaders in former South Carolina Governor Carroll Campbell and Charleston Mayor Joe Riley during this crisis. How would you rate them compared to the incompetent leader of the current Governor of LA Kathleen Blanco and NO Mayor Ray Nagin? Campbell...

Campbell moves into care facility Ex-governor has Alzheimer's, needs 24-hour assistance BY ROBERT BEHRE Former Gov. Carroll Campbell, who has been battling Alzheimer's disease for six years, has moved from his Georgetown County home into a residential care facility. Close friend Bob McAlister announced the news about the 65-year-old former governor who led the state from 1987 to 1994. "Sadly, it became apparent that despite the family's best efforts, Governor Campbell must have around-the-clock professional care at a facility dedicated to that purpose," McAlister said in a statement. "The family made that decision after many tears and much prayer. It...

Former Gov. Campbell endorses Sanford bidPeeler's 'negative attacks' prompts GOP heavyweight to abandon his neutral stance By LEE BANDY Staff WriterDisturbed by Lt. Gov. Bob Peeler's "negative attacks" in the Republican gubernatorial primary campaign, former Gov. Carroll Campbell abandoned his stance of neutrality Tuesday and endorsed former U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford for governor.His support gives a boost to Sanford's campaign just a week before Tuesday's runoff. The winner faces Democratic Gov. Jim Hodges in the Nov. 5 general election."This is a real blow to the Peeler campaign," said Ron Romine, a USC Spartanburg political scientist. "I think people are smelling...