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Blaine participates in candidate forum with his opponents - June 5, 2008

Blaine Lotz endorsed by The State - The State, June 6, 2008

"Blaine Lotz served 26 years in the Air Force, winning the Bronze Star in Vietnam and commanding the Air Force Intelligence Agency. In retirement, he was appointed assistant secretary for intelligence oversight by then-Secretary of Defense William Cohen. He continued in that role under Donald Rumsfeld, which the Miller campaign has sought to capitalize on. But Mr. Lotz emphasizes that he had no role in the decision to invade Iraq, a move he says was ill-conceived.

Voters in the Democratic primary should choose Mr. Lotz, whose greater experience gives him a deeper understanding of both foreign and domestic issues."

Lotz will represent change in district - Beaufort Gazette, June 3, 2008

"Blaine Lotz, a resident of our community, has the intellect and the credentials to serve us in Congress. He is a decorated Vietnam veteran, an expert in military intelligence and a person who values community service and his obligation to help others."

Taking care of (local) business (Endorsement page) - The State, June 1 2008

"Mr. Miller has a lack of depth on issue after issue. He takes the positions that you expect a Democrat to take, but he is largely unable to go deeper than the slogans.

Experience vs. innocence ... That’s the choice."

Lotz, Miller face uphill battle for seat - McClatchy News Service, June 1, 2008

"We're keeping a close eye on that district," said Rep. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. "It's on our radar screen."

Political mailing links Democratic opponent for House seat to Bush - The Island Packet, May 31, 2008

"When Rumsfeld and the new political appointees came in during the Bush administration, Blaine and the other career civilians were pushed aside, their offices were moved, and their advice was not heeded."

Meet the Candidates: Blaine Lotz - WLTX TV interview, May 30, 2008

"Lotz says incumbent Joe Wilson has failed the people of the district, and he says that Wilson has not voted for what the people of the district want."

Blaine Lotz & Rob Miller debating on the Frank Knapp radio show, U Need 2 Know - Part 1

Last week, Blaine Lotz debated his primary opponent, Rob Miller, on "U Need 2 Know," a Columbia radio show hosted by Frank Knapp. Lynn Bailey & Temple Ligon joined Frank in asking questions of the two candidates for an hour long program.

Blaine Lotz & Rob Miller debating on the Frank Knapp radio show, U Need 2 Know - Part 2

Blaine Lotz & Rob Miller debating on the Frank Knapp radio show, U Need 2 Know - Part 3

"Blaine Lotz has all the "right stuff" that can no only give Joe Wilson a run for his money; I believe that we have a real shot at taking back the 2nd Congressional seat with a Democrat." - Lotz supporter Marjorie Trifon of Richland County, SC

Former governor supports Lotz for Congress - The Orangeburg Times & Democrat, May 14, 2008

"Today former Democratic Governor Mark Warner issued the following statement in support of Blaine Lotz’s campaign for the 2nd Congressional District, “ I look forward to South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District sending Blaine Lotz to Washington, DC to represent their interest in the US House of Representatives."

Blaine Lotz interviewed by Frank Knapp - Listen Here! - "U Need 2 Know," WOIC 1230 am May 9, 2008

Wednedsay Roundup - Blaine Lotz endorsed by County Democratic Leaders - Elonkey, April 30, 2008

"Democratic candidate Blaine Lotz was endorsed this week by most of the county party chairs in South Carolina's 2nd House District. Lotz, a retired USAF intelligence officer and current 1st vice-chair of the Beaufort County Democratic Party, received the endorsement of Chairman Bill Robinson (Allendale), Kathy Hensley (Lexington), Arthur Murphy (Jasper) and Susan Rowell (Hampton) earlier this week"

Democratic Leaders Endorse Lotz for Congress - SCHotline, April 29, 2008

“ When the tornadoes ravaged Allendale County, Blaine Lotz took the time to walk through the neighborhoods that were destroyed. His compassion and the way he dealt with families who lost everything, proved that really cares about people. Blaine was one of the first people to ask why FEMA had not arrived. With someone like him in office, no one would have ever had to ask that question.”
Bill Robinson, Allendale County Democratic Party Chair

Wilson's vote against hospitals & children outrageous - SCHotline, April 28, 2008

" This is exactly the type of vote that proves Wilson is out of touch with people in our district. People are losing jobs, paying astronomical gas prices and can’t afford decent health-care. Yet he votes against a bill that provides health-care to children."

Dems take stump speeches to oyster roast - The Beaufort Gazette, March 31, 2008

"It's definitely our year to win or to lose," Pinckney said. "The wind is at our back, our sail is full and port is in sight."

Every congressional race to be contested in SC - The Orangeburg Times & Democrat (AP), March 31, 2008

"All six of South Carolina's congressmen are running for re-election this year, and all six will face challengers."

Hilton Head man seeks to oust Wilson - Beaufort Today, March 21, 2008

“(President) Bush and Wilson have been leading this country in the wrong direction for seven years,” said Lotz, a retired Air Force colonel and former commander of the Air Force Intelligence Agency. “Joe Wilson is a follower. He checks with the White House on how he should vote,” said Lotz.

Blaine Lotz to run for Joe Wilson's seat - The Island Packet, March 18, 2008

"Retired U.S. Air Force colonel and former intelligence officer Blaine Lotz announced his run for South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District on Monday with a series of speeches that will culminate on Hilton Head Island today."

The Dorn-Derrick Dinner - Aiken County Democrats Blog, March 14, 2008

"Blaine Lotz -- a 26-year in the Air Force veteran, an intelligence officer, husband, family man, and deacon at his church -- spoke of the many issues that Rep Joe Wilson has enabled the Bush Administration to enact that have hurt our country. "

Local Democrat to challenge Joe Wilson - The Island Packet, February 15, 2008

"Lotz, a former U.S. Air Force intelligence officer and a decorated Vietnam War veteran, listed ending the war in Iraq and restoring fiscal discipline to Congress as his main issues."

Democratic party detects shift in county voters - The Island Packet, January 29, 2008

"Lotz, on the other hand, said the primary showed Democrats can compete in South Carolina, and that they can no longer be written off by the national party as too conservative to spend much time or resources on during a general election."

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Video

Meet the Candidates: Blaine Lotz - WLTX TV interview, May 30, 2008