COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Voters in South Carolina's Republican primary have overwhelmingly voiced their anger over President Barack Obama's health care plans and high state government spending.

Tuesday's Republican ballot asked voters two "advisory questions" on whether legislators should oppose the new health care law and limit spending.

State GOP leaders weren't surprised at the results.

Party executive director Joel Sawyer has said the questions were put on the ballot to serve two purposes: to prompt action from legislators and to increase turnout.

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