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He should retire to his plantation and let the rest of us continue to embrace the 21st century.

Rob Godfrey, the spokesperson for South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, referring to activist John Rainey who filed a lawsuit alleging Haley used her position as a state representative for personal gain. The state Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal of the dismissal of Rainey's original lawsuit.

Rob Godfrey, the spokesperson for South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, referring to activist John Rainey who filed a lawsuit alleging Haley used her position as a state representative for personal gain. The state Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal of the dismissal of Rainey's original lawsuit.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.