Congressman Joe Wilson’s office released a statement today saying the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct announced it is dismissing the issue before it regarding Congressman Joe Wilson.

Wilson released the following statement following the Committee’s dismissal:

I appreciate members of the Committee on Standards for thoroughly examining the matter brought before them. There was never any doubt in my mind that this matter would be dismissed.

Democrat Committee Chair Zoe Lofgren (CA-16) confirmed my belief by stating, ‘The evidence presently before the Committee does not support a determination that you violated any law, rule, regulation, or other applicable standard of conduct.’ I have maintained throughout this process that I did not violate any rules, regulations, or laws.”

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Indiana Congressman Mike Pence is considering a presidential run

Before the state becomes a proving ground for presidential candiates–it will be a sort of parade ground for Republicans getting ready for their party primary–one of the first to take place. And those “wanna be” candidates are courting South Carolina’s GOP leaders in Congress–especially Congressman Joe Wilson.

Wilson is enjoying a higher profile since he became known as the Congressman who yelled out to President Obama during a joint congrssional speech.

Now, he is seen by Republicans as a man who speaks his mind–and since regaining his seat in a million dollar campaign–he is seen as a friend to make in the state.

Indiana Congressman Mike Pence will decide this month if he will run for president. He hosted a fundraiser for Wilson this year in South Carolina.

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