THE YEAR OF THE INSIDER:

Controversial state Sen. Lee Bright was ousted during the South Carolina GOP run-off Tuesday by a local attorney who had the backing of Gov. Nikki Haley. [...]

Bright also voted for the Confederate flag to remain on statehouse grounds following the racially charged massacre on a historically black church in Charleston, S.C.

Bright conceded after the election that voters likely backed Talley because of Haley's endorsement.

The Chamber hailed Talley's win Tuesday as a victory for new conservative leadership.

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