Tag Archives: South Carolina

When a Senate Seat Empties: South Carolina’s Vacancy Rules in National Context

Posted on July 12, 2026 by nathanalbright

A White Paper Occasioned by the Death of Senator Lindsey Graham (July 11, 2026) Purpose and Occasion Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died on the night of July 11, 2026, from what his office described as a brief and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Crisis Of Fear

Posted on June 29, 2020 by nathanalbright

Crisis Of Fear:  Secession In South Carolina, by Steven A. Channing It is not an easy thing to ponder the reasons why it was that South Carolina chose to rebel against the United States without being either sympathetic to the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Critical Study Of Nullification In South Carolina

Posted on June 29, 2020 by nathanalbright

A Critical Study Of Nullification In South Carolina, by David Franklin Houston This book is an interesting one in that it provides a scholarly and deeply historical look at the reasons why South Carolina became such a noted state in … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Disquisition On Government And Selections From The Discourse

Posted on June 29, 2020 by nathanalbright

A Disquisition On Government And Selections From The Discourse, by John C. Calhoun It may be argued that the political writing of John C. Calhoun [1] is a classic example of rigorous reasoning drawn from faulty premises, but there is … Continue reading →

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