The state of South Carolina isn’t in that much of a shock, given the recent indictment of Thomas Ravanel on cocaine charges.  In fact, it’s basically status quo, when it comes to our elected leaders.  Either they’re funneling state funds to personal projects, defying police authority, or under investigation for something illegal.  Okay, maybe I exaggerate.  Not all the elected officials are corrupt and dirty, but it only takes one straw to break the camels back, and the Ravanel instance may be the straw to break the Republican stronghold in this red state.

After serious deliberation, which amounts to 15 minutes before my first cup of coffee, I’m announcing my decision to throw my hat into the ring.  I believe that in 2008, a Democrat can challenge Lindsey Graham’s for the Senate and win.  Now all it takes is some help from the DNC.

The indictment of Thomas Ravanel has put a big blemish on the Republican party in my fair state.  The level of discontent and distrust amongst the voters for our elected officials is growing.  It's not the first time that a lawmaker here has been caught with his hand in the jar, defied police or has been subject to criminal investigations.  Frankly, the voters of this fair state are damn tired of it, too.

So I sat here thinking long and hard, about 15 minutes before having my first cup of coffee, that yes, I can do it.  I can challenge Lindsey Graham and win that seat as a Democrat.  The only question, can the Democratic party help me do it?