Where politicians, others stand on the Confederate flag

The State has been contacting S.C. legislators about their stands on the removal of the Confederate flag, along with rounding up stands from other leaders, businesses and organizations around the state and nation.  This list will continue to be updated throughout the week.

SC POLITICIANS

TAKE IT DOWN

Rep. Nathan Ballentine, R-Richland

Mayor Steve Benjamin, City of Columbia, and fellow council members

Rep. Norman Brannon, R-Spartanburg

Sen. Tom Davis, R-Beaufort

U.S. Sen. Lindsay Graham

Sen. Marlon Kimpson, D-Charleston

Rep. Gary Clary, R-Pickens

Mayor Joe Riley, City of Charleston

Rep. Todd Rutherford, D-Richland

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott

Sen. Vincent Sheheen, D-Kershaw

Rep. James Smith, D-Richland

Mayor Keith Summey, North Charleston

J. Elliott Summey, chairman of the Charleston County Council

OTHER COMMENT

“I think it’s a debate that needs to happen. We’ll take it up in January [and] we’ll see what they want to do.” U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-Seneca

“The intense and difficult debate that took place in 2000 over the confederate soldier flag was ultimately resolved by compromise. ... Moving South Carolina forward from this terrible tragedy requires a swift resolution of this issue.” House Speaker Jay Lucas, R-Darlington

OTHERS IN SC AND AROUND THE NATION

TAKE IT DOWN

Jeb Bush, former Florida governor, candidate for Republican presidential nomination

Hillary Clinton, candidate for Democratic presidential nomination, said in 2007 the flag should be removed and still agrees, a campaign aide said

Charleston Chamber of Commerce

Jim Clements, Clemson University president

Tim Cook, Apple CEO

U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tennessee

Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce

Greenville Chamber of Commerce

Elder James Johnson, State President, National Action Network

John Kasich, U.S. presidential candidate

Frank Martin, USC men's basketball coach

Mitch McConnell U.S. Senate Majority Leader

Michelin

John Oliver, host of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver”

Martin O’Malley, former Maryland governor, candidate for Democratic presidential nomination

Harris Pastides, University of South Carolina president

Rick Perry, U.S. presidential candidate

Reince Priebus, RNC chairman

Dan Radakovich, Clemson University athletic directory

Rev. Nelson B. Rivers, III, Vice President, Religious Affairs and External Relations, National Action Network and Pastor of Charity Missionary Baptist Church, North Charleston

Mitt Romney, former Republican presidential nominee

Sen. Bernie Sanders, U.S. presidential candidate

Connor Shaw, NFL player and former USC quarterback

Sonoco

Dawn Staley, University of South Carolina women’s basketball head coach

Ray Tanner, University of South Carolina athletics director

Scott Walker, U.S. presidential candidate

LEAVE IT UP

Sons of Confederate Veterans

OTHER COMMENT

“I think that’s a question for South Carolina, and the last thing they need is people from outside the state coming in and dictating how they should resolve that issue.” U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas

This story was originally published June 22, 2015 at 9:00 AM.