George Blumenthal

Healthcare In 2005, the South Carolina Legislature recognized the need for statutory limits when they passed Title 15, Chapter 32 which limits for the award of non-economic damages, but the law only applies to claims for injury as a result of Medical Malpractice. I intend to offer a bill to expand this statute to include all personal injury claims, such as auto accidents, slip & fall, and other claims of negligence. Education I will strongly support our public schools system. Wages / Job Benefits I support better access to affordable child care. Criminal Justice / Public Safety I support fair compensation for victims injured by the negligence of others. Civil Rights The protection of women’s rights also extends to matters of employment, equal pay for equal work, and the access to credit for those starting their own business. Education I also pledge to work with our Superintendent of Schools to address the shortage of qualified teachers. Housing I propose amending Title 15, Chapter 41 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, to state “notwithstanding the limits of exemptions set forth in this title, that a person’s home may not be attached by creditors.” I believe that people should not lose the home they worked for their entire life because of one careless mistake. Abortion / Contraception I believe that a woman’s right to make healthcare decisions is between herself and her doctor, not the government.