https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2012/12/06/rep-joe-wilson-should-replace-demint/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 01:01:49 -0400<![CDATA[South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley should appoint Representative Joe Wilson as Senator Jim DeMint&#8217;s replacement.  (See Bridget Johnson on DeMint&#8217;s departure.)  Most Americans remember that Rep. Wilson was the first to vocally stand up to Obama&#8217;s healthcare plan in the House (albeit in unique circumstances.)  Wilson hails from Lexington County, a hotbed of Tea Party activism.  Wilson also mixes a movement conservative&#8217;s worldview with a temperament that will make him an effective U.S. Senator.  Haley can send a message that South Carolina will be represented by at least one Senator willing to stand up to an emboldened second Obama term.]]>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 10:10:49 -0500<![CDATA[Christian Adams]]>https://pjmedia.com/christian-adams/2012/12/06/rep-joe-wilson-should-replace-demint-n175414