Aug 15 2009
Field Shrinks to Replace Barrett in Congress
S.C. Rep. Michael D. Thompson of Anderson announced today that he does not plan to run for U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett’s seat.
Thompson, a 34-year-old Republican, is in his fifth term as state representative. He did not say today whether he plans to run for re-election to the state post. He said he is focusing on finishing his current term and will make that decision in the spring.
For now, he is supporting Rex Rice, a state representative whom he has served several years with in Columbia. Thompson said he plans to help Rice in his Congressional bid in any way he can in Anderson County.
There are two positions Rice holds that should be a big plus in your mind. One, he opposes ObamaCare. Enough said on that. Two, he supports H.R. 25, more commonly known as the Fair Tax. The Fair Tax would replace the income tax and put in its place a national sales tax.
