National Journal to Partner with SCGOP for 1st Congresstional District Debate

National Journal will serve as co-host for the “South Carolina Republican Party/National Journal First Congressional District Debate” to be held Thursday evening, March 28, at Porter-Gaud School in Charleston, according to SCGOP Chairman Chad Connelly.

“As the race to replace Sen. Tim Scott in the First Congressional District is narrowed down to two Republicans, the South Carolina Republican Party is proud to partner with National Journal to facilitate this important debate just five days before the runoff,” said SCGOP Chairman Chad Connelly. “National Journal’s excellence in journalism and unparalleled commitment to in-depth coverage of elections makes them a natural fit with our goals of providing a meaningful and substantial debate between our Republican candidates for the voters of the First Congressional District.”

“We are very pleased to participate in the coverage of this special election in South Carolina,” said Bruce Gottlieb, President of National Journal.  “We are looking forward to a spirited and informative debate, and we hope voters walk away with a better understanding of what separates and defines the candidates.”

Former Congressman Henry Brown will serve as the Honorary Debate Chairman and Honorary Co-Chairmen will be former Governor Jim Edwards and Mrs. Ann Edwards.

Sponsorships for the debate start at $10 and can be purchased by visiting http://2013.scgop.com. Local broadcast partners and the debate format will be announced after the primary next week.