Laurin Manning's Page

Position overview: We are seeking new media interns to start immediately and work through the Democratic primary on June 8. Position requires 15-20 hours a week and is unpaid, but we are be happy to provide recommendations and networking help upon successful completion of the internship. Location is flexible, but some travel may be required.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Working with staff to manage… Continue

by Gina Smith
The State
January 11, 2010

This ain't your momma's gubernatorial campaign.

Seizing on ever-changing technology, South Carolina's gubernatorial campaigns are unleashing a cloud of new interactive approaches to make you feel connected to their candidates and gain your vote.

Last week, state Sen. Vincent Sheheen, a Camden Democrat running for governor, unveiled the Sheheen Action Network, an interactive social component to his Web site.

Based on technology used by President… Continue

This editorial from today's edition of The State newspaper highlights a reform measure that Senator Sheheen proposed in the legislature. If enacted, the legislation would give committees of the General Assembly responsibility for overseeing particular state agencies.

THE WAY THE budget is compiled and the Legislature is organized mitigates against more than a handful of our legislators understanding what the government does well enough even to know what is and isn’t essential - mu… Continue

Hello, and welcome to the Sheheen Action Network! My name is Laurin Manning, and I'm working with new media on the Sheheen for Governor campaign. We've built this social media site to give Sheheen supporters the tools to meet one another, take initiative, and organize in your respective communities.

Please take a moment to look around the site. You can create and join groups, upload photos and videos, organize and RSVP to events, and write your own blog posts about why you think Vincent Sheheen… Continue