André Bauer
For Immediate Release: October 14, 2011
Contact: Scott Malyerck 803.446.2881
Bauer takes steps toward Congressional run
Republican Andre Bauer today took the next step toward a candidacy for Congress in South Carolina's new 7th district by filing necessary paperwork with the Federal Election Commission.
Bauer, who served as Lt. Governor for two terms, has been meeting with conservative activists and community leaders throughout the district over the past several weeks.
During his time as Lt. Governor, Bauer became known as “South Carolina’s hardest-working public official” – and earned a reputation for blocking tax increases. Bauer ruled out of order more than $2 billion in tax increases. His trademark tireless work ethic prompted lawmakers to place under his supervision the state Office on Aging, which under his leadership compiled a powerful track record in championing the needs of seniors.
Bauer today issued the following statement:
“For most of our nation’s history, we adhered to our founders’ vision of a government that, as Jefferson put it, governs least. They envisioned a government that provides those services that are essential to the lives of Americans, then gets out of the way so that the cost of excessive government doesn’t become a burden on its citizens.
“In recent decades, we’ve strayed far from that vision. We've gone from a government that governs least to one that tries to be all things to all people…. one that views spending as the cure for every ailment. As a consequence, the size and cost of government has grown such that we can no longer sustain it, and debt now extends far into the future of our children and grandchildren.
“If we’re to truly move America forward, we must first work to reform the culture in Washington… a culture that has taken a land of promise and opportunity and pushed it to the brink. And that starts with sending people to Congress who will work to inspire fundamental changes in our philosophy about the role of government.
“Last year, South Carolina Republicans took a courageous lead in helping to elect people like Tim Scott, a new generation of public servants who are working to chart a new course and right this ship. But they need more allies… allies who will not just champion conservative policies but work to permanently change the culture in Washington.
“The road to prosperity is paved with less government, lower taxes fewer regulations free-market policies that reward hard work and risk-taking, rather than punishing success.”