In 2008 Polly entered politics in South Carolina and ran for the State Senate seat from District One.  That same year, Ed Rumsey ran for the State House seat in District Two.  While Polly ran on the Constitution Party platform, Ed challenged the Republican incumbent in the primary.  After the election, the two realized that their goals in entering the political arena were similar and almost identical, when comparing standing on issues facing South Carolinians and our nation.  Since that time both have been active in forming a grass roots organization designed to better inform the people of South Carolina about the many issues and as to the need for more involvement in the political process.  Initial focus has been on School Choice but the other issues, which are listed in the other sections of this site, are just as important and will be addressed along with school choice.  After a few meetings, Polly and Ed decided to form a small group of conservative citizens in Oconee County to work together in informing and activating the electorate about the issues and actions being taken in government.
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Introduction: 46 year old Mrs. Polly Nicolay resides in Seneca, SC.  She was born and raised in Sulphur Springs, Texas on February 11, 1964, sharing a birthday with Sarah Palin.
Education: 1986, Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology, Texas Tech University.  1993, Master Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling, Antioch University, Seattle, Washington.
Work History: Several Years in the medical industry and psychology field.  Microbiologist, Laboratory of Pathology 1989-1994, Seattle Washington.  1994-2000, bookkeeper for husband’s general contractor
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"Conservatives Taking Back America" was formed by a group of concerned citizens who believed after the 2008 Presidential Election, that our government was leading this great nation to a socialist state, ignoring the conservative principles upon which it was founded. Not only were the ideas of free enterprise being discarded but the Judeo-Christian moral values of our founding fathers were being rejected. This group exists to rally the American public by making it aware of the threat and encouraging "we the people" to save the freedoms which we have, by bringing God back into our government, our schools, and our way of life.
WORK HISTORY: Upon retiring from the Air Force, he served as Director of Cooperative Education at Clemson University. For two years he worked for Lockheed International in Saudi Arabia as the Director of Training for the Saudi Air Force at Jedda. Returning to the United States, he owned and managed a Fitness Center in Oconee County for over ten years. As a graduate paralegal, he received SLED certification and practiced as a Private Investigator four years. Currently he has a Realtor License selling real estate as well as owner of a small business repairing boat docks.
INTRODUCTION: Ed Rumsey is a retired USAF pilot who was ROTC Detachmen Commandert at Clemson University as his last duty assignment. During his career, Colonel Rumsey was stationed at many various bases throughout the United States and overseas. He served in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Air Medal and other decorations. He a graduate of Squadron Officer's School, the Armed Forces Command School, and a distinguished graduate of the Air War College.
EDUCATION: Colonel Rumsey graduated from West Point in 1955 after attending Cornell University for one year. Upon graduation he elected to receive a commission as a lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. In 1971 he received a master’s degree in Political Science from Auburn University.
CIVIC DUTY: Colonel Rumsey has been involved in local politics since 1996 and served as Republican Party Chairman for Oconee County for seven years. In 2007 he received the Katon E. Dawson Leadership Award from the South Carolina Republican Party for his dedication and leadership.In 2008 he served as one of 13 delegates from South Carolina to the Republican  National Convention. He continues to be active in politics and continues to foster a conservative awakening in the county, state and nation with his participation and leadership in " Conservatives Taking Back America", which he co-founded in January 2009.