“I would trust him without question.”. However, what he is most proud of is the work he’s done with our veterans. The 49-year-old senator has quickly emerged as South Carolina’s most popular Republican, making his endorsement perhaps the biggest prize of 2016 in the Palmetto State’s make-or-break presidential primary. In a crowded, competitive primary, Scott’s endorsement could tip the scales. As a member of the United States Senate, Tim Scott is leading a new generation of Republicans. All Rights Reserved. After almost failing out of high school as a freshman, he was fortunate to meet his mentor, a Chick Fil-a operator named John Moniz, who helped teach him conservative values. 182K likes. On K Street, Republican operatives describe the former insurance agent as knowledgeable on the issues and detail-oriented. Sen. John Thune, who as conference chairman is the No. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings.
“He’s going to be highly sought after, not only in South Carolina but nationally,” Thune said.
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After a couple of years playing it quiet and safe as he prepared to run in his first statewide election, Scott appears ready to seize the political moment that a crowded and competitive 2016 primary offers him as a South Carolina heavyweight. But it will be coming — there will be a firestorm coming at him.”, A longtime member of the Charleston County Council, Scott was recognized by the Charleston Post and Courier as someone who “blended solid conservative credentials with practical realities” and was seen as “particularly adept at forging compromises across party lines.”. He says, “In an overwhelmingly white district, the voters judged me not on the color of my skin but on the content of my character.” He says, “We live in a world that only wants you to believe in the bad news, racially economically and culturally polarizing news.”, RELATED: 'America is not a racist country': Nikki Haley addresses nation at RNC, RELATED: Republicans praise Trump, warn of dark future under Joe Biden as RNC opens, Scott says America isn't “fully where we want to be.” But he says, “I thank God almighty we are not where we used to be.”. Nikki Haley appointed Scott to a Senate seat a mere two years ago, after Jim DeMint resigned to join the Heritage Foundation think tank. And throughout his time in Washington, Tim has led the charge to take the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) head on, fighting Big Labor policies such as ambush elections. With Republicans taking control of the Senate in 2014, Tim was tapped to serve on the powerful Senate Finance Committee, as well as the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. “living his mother’s American dream” after growing up in a poor, single-parent household. Graham, who is exploring a presidential bid, has typically commanded the support of the GOP Establishment and the business community, while being viewed suspiciously by the Tea Party. As in 2012, when Scott served in the House, he is planning to host a series of town hall meetings to introduce South Carolina Republicans to the 2016 field. Sign your name if you support Senator Tim Scott. See more of CNN's coverage of the RNC, Sen. Tim Scott: Next American century can be better than the last, Nikki Haley: America is not a racist country, Jones: Dems don't want Black people to 'leave their mental plantation', Florida businessman Maximo Alvarez gives emotional speech at RNC, Kimberly Guilfoyle's RNC speech 'a memorable moment', Former NFL player endorses Trump: He's not a racist, RNC roll call looked a little different than the DNC's, Cooper and King go over Trump's misleading RNC speech. Congress is debating whether or not protection should be given to unborn children who can feel pain. He received a slot on the Senate Finance Committee, coveted for its policy influence and the fundraising boost it offers panel members, in a move that could not have happened without the approval of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. They make for a good news splash.