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Editorial
August 5, 1926
Fort Mill Times
Fort Mill, York County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes South Carolina voters for electing governors on platforms promising no budget cuts, leading to high taxes and extravagant spending, citing Governor Cooper's 1918-1922 administration and Governor McLeod's 1922-1926 term. Questions voters' sincerity in seeking change before the August primary.
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The people of South Carolina as a whole and the people of the respective counties of the State seem to be easily pleased when it comes to the election of candidates who will have a hand in fixing the cost of the State government. As long as the people accept the candidate's statement that "I do not see how it will be possible to cut down the appropriations," just so long will there be no relief from the high tax rate about which so many complain, only to turn around and vote to continue it. In 1918 Governor Cooper was elected on just such a platform. Everybody knows whether his administration was marked by economy or extravagance. Again in 1922 Governor McLeod got in on a similar platform, and during the four years he has been in office we have seen a repetition of what happened during the Cooper administration. Are the people in earnest when they say they want a change from the last eight years' way of running things in Columbia or are they joking? The August primary will answer.
What sub-type of article is it?
Taxation
Economic Policy
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
South Carolina Elections
High Taxes
State Appropriations
Governor Cooper
Governor Mcleod
August Primary
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor Cooper
Governor Mcleod
People Of South Carolina
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Voter Choices In South Carolina Gubernatorial Elections Leading To High Taxes
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Voters And Past Administrations, Urging For Change
Key Figures
Governor Cooper
Governor Mcleod
People Of South Carolina
Key Arguments
Voters Accept Candidates' Promises Of No Budget Cuts, Perpetuating High Taxes
Governor Cooper's 1918 Election Led To Extravagant Administration
Governor Mcleod's 1922 Election Repeated Cooper's Extravagance
Voters Complain About Taxes But Vote To Continue Them
Questions Sincerity Of Desire For Change From Last Eight Years