Bobbie Rose Makes Final Push

MOUNT PLEASANT — First District congressional candidate Bobbie Rose made a dozen stops on Tuesday in her final Election Day push.

The Charleston Democrat is challenging first-term U.S. Rep. Tim Scott, R-Charleston. At a stop in Mount Pleasant Tuesday, her ninth of the day, Rose admits she's the "under dog" in the race, but says her bid is important.

"I want voters to pay attention to the way their representative votes," Rose said. "I really pushed (Tim Scott's) voting record. ... I want voters to hold their representatives accountable."

This is Rose's first entry into politics. She's running against a well-financed incumbent who has been on the political scene much longer. But she says her inexperience shouldn't disqualify her from the race.

"I thought voters should have a choice," Rose said. "There are far too many races on the ballot unopposed."