SC GOP: Sheheen liberal on illegal immigration
August 7, 8:21 PMGreenville County Elections 2010 Examiner James Richardson

COLUMBIA, S.C. - The SC GOP called state gubernatorial candidate Vincent Sheheen liberal on illegal immigration.

In a press release, the GOP said that Sheheen, who campaigns as a moderate, is "anything but moderate on any number of issues – from illegal immigration, to taxes, to spending and growing government."

According to the release, Sheheen was the only Senate subcommittee member who voted "no" on a bill that would have ensured South Carolina's government business was conducted only in English.

Sheheen also sought to create loopholes in South Carolina’s anti-illegal immigration law that would require employers to verify the citizenship status of those they employ, said the GOP.

“When it comes to illegal immigration, Senator Sheheen was too busy trying to appease ultra liberals to realize that South Carolinians expect tough action,â€