McConnell: Legislative oversight at ETV saves money

July 30, 2009 by senatormcconnell

A year and a half ago, Sen. Luke Rankin and I were accused of “squandering our state’s chance to build a state-of-the-art WiMAX broadband system.” Some editorial and op-ed writers claimed we were either indifferent or foolish when we chose not to bless a single-source deal between ETV and a broadband provider. Despite accusations and the reckless spreading of misinformation by newspaper editors and op-ed writers, we stayed the course to ensure that the taxpayers got the best return on their investment in ETV’s assets, which can be leased to private companies for the provision of broadband services. Read more

McConnell: Governor has lost support

July 6, 2009 by senatormcconnell

As many state lawmakers call for Governor Mark Sanford to resign after he admitted to an extramarital affair, Senate President Pro Tem Glenn McConnell of Charleston says the decision is the governor’s alone.

“I have not called for his resignation, I think it is a decision that he’s got to make, and the question will be decided on the basis of can he remained focused?” says McConnell. Read more

McConnell: Sanford, keep your mouth shut

July 2, 2009 by senatormcconnell

More details continue to unravel about Governor Mark Sanford’s surprising, extramarital affairs. Some lawmakers feel the governor is not fit to run the state. One of the most powerful Republicans in the state, Senate President Pro Tem Glenn McConnell, says Sanford should have kept his mouth shut.

“It almost looks like he’s got a death wish because he keeps opening his mouth and sticking his foot in. He just needed to say what he had to say and shut-up, but instead he standed and gotten the attention, and it’s almost like he enjoys being at the center of it,” says McConnell.
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Statement by Senator Glenn McConnell

July 1, 2009 by senatormcconnell

Senate President Pro Tempore Glenn McConnell issued the following statement today:

“The Governor’s personal failings have become widely known in the last week. Those personal failings are his alone and we should allow him and his family to deal with them privately. However, the Governor has offered up details about his indiscretions very publicly and they have been widely reported. Those admissions and the reaction of the public have raised in my mind whether the Governor can effectively lead the state in the days, weeks, and months to come. The Governor does not need to be a paragon of virtue, but the people need to know that he is trustworthy and he is committed to serving them. Read more