Story after story about corruption, scandal and cronyism in Columbia strike a chord deep within him. He fundamentally believes that South Carolina politics and scandal don’t have to mean the same thing. As a small business owner, Tom understands what it means to make payroll. He also understands the importance of fair wages and believes there’s no reason so many South Carolinians should be living in poverty. While government doesn’t create jobs, he certainly believes it’s responsible for creating an atmosphere of opportunity. But state government should not be picking the winners and losers. Learn More