Charleston attorney Richard Hricik, who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, today shared details of his candidacy for South Carolina attorney general.
In his announcement, Hricik said he will not accept a single dollar from anyone — no donations, no PACs, no special interests and not even his own money, aside from the filing fee and the $200 he spent to purchase a website and email.
“An attorney general is supposed to answer to two things: you and the rule of law. No one and nothing else,” Hricik said. “So, I take no money — not from special interests, not even from myself. That's not a gimmick. It's my firewall against corruption and influence. When you owe no one, you can fight for everyone and the rule of law.
“The rule of law isn't red or blue. It has to apply to everyone and be defended for everyone. An attorney general who treats the law as their own political agenda — who protects some people and not others — threatens our democracy and makes every South Carolinian's rights less safe. If someone attacks the State House in Columbia, I won't ask who they voted for; it won't matter. They are going to prison. That's the law, and the attorney general's job is to defend and uphold the rule of law for everyone.”
Hricik said he believes people are tired of politics as usual.
“Our democracy is at stake,” he said. “We must stop tearing at each other and unite under one principle — the rule of law. I believe people will share that message person to person, and this campaign will grow through word of mouth, just like my law practice, and without any ‘help’ from political ads.”