Trump's 2024 Calculus: The More GOP Rivals, The Better For Him
1 year, 6 months ago

Trump's 2024 Calculus: The More GOP Rivals, The Better For Him

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Former President Donald Trump watches the first round of the LIV Golf Tournament at Trump National Golf Club, Friday, May 26, 2023, in Sterling, Va. Alex Brandon via AP NEW YORK — When Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina launched his campaign for the White House last week, the notoriously prickly former President Donald Trump welcomed his new competitor with open arms. “Good luck to Senator Tim Scott in entering the Republican Presidential Primary Race,” Trump said. When Scott launched his campaign for the White House last week, the notoriously prickly former President Donald Trump welcomed his new competitor with open arms. Suarez avoided any criticism of Trump during a recent interview, saying only that the former president “without a doubt is in the pole position.” But he was more willing to highlight what he called DeSantis’ “structural” liabilities, pointing to the Florida governor’s struggle to build relationships with many Republican officials in the state, including him.

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Donald Trump's 2024 running mate choice
5 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump's 2024 running mate choice

Raw Story  

As former President Donald Trump gears up for a third run at the White House in 2024 and next week's Republican National Convention, the question of who will join him on the ticket as his running mate is a crucial consideration. However, Rubio's past clashes with Trump, as well as his support for comprehensive immigration reform in 2013, which was …

Trump: Tim Scott 'wasn’t a good presidential candidate' but is 'a great surrogate'
6 months, 1 week ago

Trump: Tim Scott 'wasn’t a good presidential candidate' but is 'a great surrogate'

Raw Story  

During the 2024 GOP presidential primary, Sen. Tim Scott was, at times, critical of frontrunner Donald Trump. In a June 13 thread on X, formerly Twitter, Andrew Desiderio reports, "Trump heaped praise on Tim Scott during Senate R mtg — more than any of the other VP shortlisters. Trump joked that Scott 'wasn't a good presidential candidate' but has been …

The biggest case against 8 top Trump V.P. contenders: analysis
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The biggest case against 8 top Trump V.P. contenders: analysis

Raw Story  

Some have publicly clashed with him, others won't likely move the needle for him, and one is downright dull. The Washington Post on Friday outlined what analyst Aaron Blake said were the pros and cons for each betting favorite to become former President Donald Trump's running mate in the 2024 general election. "Imagine Democrats running ads featuring Trump’s running mate …

Tim Scott, a potential Trump VP pick, launches a $14 million outreach effort to minority voters
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Tim Scott, a potential Trump VP pick, launches a $14 million outreach effort to minority voters

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A top ally and potential running mate of former President Donald Trump is launching a new effort to win over Black and other nonwhite working class voters he argues could be the deciding factor in November’s elections. Scott’s push comes as Trump’s campaign is ramping up its own outreach efforts to Hispanic and Black voters, especially Black men, …

Tim Scott, Trump's potential VP pick, dodges 2024 election result acceptance; Here's what he said
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Tim Scott, Trump's potential VP pick, dodges 2024 election result acceptance; Here's what he said

Hindustan Times  

Tim Scott, the Republican US Senator from South Carolina, is being touted as Donald Trump's potential running mate. Addressing the ex-president's allegations about the 2020 elections being rigged upon his loss, Welker sought to investigate if Scott would “commit to accepting the election results of 2024.” The rumoured front-running VP candidate swerved from the question despite it being raised endlessly. …

All eyes turn to the race to be Trump's VP: Nikki Haley dropping out kicks battle to be on the GOP ticket into high-gear as Tim Scott and Kristi Noem lead list of candidates vying to be second in comm
9 months, 2 weeks ago

All eyes turn to the race to be Trump's VP: Nikki Haley dropping out kicks battle to be on the GOP ticket into high-gear as Tim Scott and Kristi Noem lead list of candidates vying to be second in comm

Daily Mail  

With Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley officially folding up her presidential campaign Wednesday, former President Donald Trump's veepstakes is officially on. With Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley officially out of the race, former President Donald Trump's veepstakes is officially on That leaves a list of Trump's other 2024 rivals and key allies as contenders for the second spot on the …

Rick Scott Sits Down With Trump As He Mulls Entering Race To Succeed Mitch McConnell
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Rick Scott Sits Down With Trump As He Mulls Entering Race To Succeed Mitch McConnell

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sen. Rick Scott on Monday held a meeting with former President Donald Trump as he is reportedly mulling entering the race to succeed Mitch McConnell as GOP Senate leader. Scott posted a photo with Trump Monday on X, formerly Twitter, writing it was “great” to meet the former president. “We’re going to continue working together to win …

Tim Scott lost his own presidential bid. But he’s gotten Donald Trump’s attention for vice president
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Tim Scott lost his own presidential bid. But he’s gotten Donald Trump’s attention for vice president

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. The two spent extensive time together on the road in recent weeks and have developed what South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, who has been pushing Trump to pick Scott, recently described as good “chemistry.” Scott plans to continue to campaign on Trump’s behalf beyond South Carolina, including appearances on Fox …

A surprising contender surfaces in race to be Trump's VP pick
9 months, 3 weeks ago

A surprising contender surfaces in race to be Trump's VP pick

Raw Story  

Back in 2016, just 6 percent of Black voters backed Donald Trump as a presidential candidate, per data from the Pew Research Center. In April, Donalds endorsed Trump for the Republican nomination, saying, “There is only one leader at this time in our nation’s history who can seize this moment and deliver what we need to get us back on …

South Carolina GOP Primary 2024: Donald Trump aiming to embarrass Nikki Haley in her home state
10 months ago

South Carolina GOP Primary 2024: Donald Trump aiming to embarrass Nikki Haley in her home state

Hindustan Times  

Former President Donald Trump is looking to win his fourth straight primary state on Saturday over Nikki Haley in South Carolina, aiming to hand a home-state embarrassment to his last remaining major rival for the Republican nomination. I don’t think many people can.” Trump has swept into the state for a handful of large rallies in between fundraisers and events …

Donald Trump considering South Carolina senator as running mate
10 months ago

Donald Trump considering South Carolina senator as running mate

The Telegraph  

Donald Trump has said he is considering Tim Scott, the South Carolina senator, as a potential running mate because he “doesn’t like talking about himself”. ‌The former president added that Mr Scott, who has campaigned on his behalf after dropping out of the Republican primaries, had been “much better for me than he was for himself”. Asked by host Laura …

Tim Scott reacts to Trump considering him for 2024 running mate: 'One thing I can't afford to do is...'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Tim Scott reacts to Trump considering him for 2024 running mate: 'One thing I can't afford to do is...'

Hindustan Times  

Senator Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina, has reacted to reports that former US President Donald Trump is considering him to be his vice presidential running mate in the November general election. U.S. Sen Tim Scott and Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump Earlier this week, Republican frontrunner Trump stated that he is thinking about Scott …

Trump Names 2 Potential Running Mates He Admits Have Done Serious Toadying
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump Names 2 Potential Running Mates He Admits Have Done Serious Toadying

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Donald Trump has talked about two Republicans who could end up as his running mate if he becomes the GOP nominee for the 2024 election. Kristi Noem joining his ticket ― although he was adamant he wouldn’t announce his potential vice president “for a while.” “We have so many great people in the Republican Party,” the four-times-indicted …

‘I just love you’: Who is Tim Scott who can't get over Donald Trump
11 months ago

‘I just love you’: Who is Tim Scott who can't get over Donald Trump

Hindustan Times  

Republican South Carolina Senator Tim Scott enthralled the audience in New Hampshire on Tuesday with “I love you” remark for former US President Donald Trump, who won the New Hampshire GOP primary against ex-South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley. U.S. Sen Tim Scott applauds alongside Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump during Trump's primary night rally at the …

Donald Trump's 2024 VP race turns into an open audition in New Hampshire
11 months ago

Donald Trump's 2024 VP race turns into an open audition in New Hampshire

Hindustan Times  

“VP, VP, VP," shouted the crowd as potential contenders for former US President Donald Trump's 2024 running mate pick have been appearing across New Hampshire to extend their support, making the run-up for the Tuesday's Republican presidential primary looks like an audition. Donald Trump calls Tim Scott a ‘great guy’ During one of his rallies, Trump called Scott a “great …

Trump Rallies In New Hampshire With Top South Carolina Republicans
11 months ago

Trump Rallies In New Hampshire With Top South Carolina Republicans

Huff Post  

Former President Donald Trump, right, shakes hands with Rep. Joe Wilson as a group of South Carolina politicians join Trump on stage in Manchester, New Hampshire. We need a big, big win against these terrible people.” - Former President Donald Trump Of course, Trump’s show of force on Saturday night also set the stage for a strategy he is likely …

Trump is joined by South Carolina leaders at New Hampshire rally as he tries to undercut Haley
11 months ago

Trump is joined by South Carolina leaders at New Hampshire rally as he tries to undercut Haley

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Donald Trump surrounded himself with leaders from Nikki Haley’s home state in a show of strength before Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary. “If you do that and you win by a big margin here, we’ll finish the job in South Carolina,” said Murrell Smith, the speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives. “Just checking.” Haley campaign manager …

US Senator Tim Scott endorses Trump for president in blow to Nikki Haley
11 months ago

US Senator Tim Scott endorses Trump for president in blow to Nikki Haley

Al Jazeera  

Trump holds commanding lead in polls ahead of key New Hampshire primary on Tuesday. United States Senator Tim Scott has endorsed his former rival Donald Trump for the Republican nomination for president, in a setback for Trump’s closest challenger and fellow South Carolinian Nikki Haley. Tim Scott, who dropped out of the 2024 presidential race in November, appeared on stage …

Tim Scott endorses Donald Trump ahead of New Hampshire Republican primary
11 months ago

Tim Scott endorses Donald Trump ahead of New Hampshire Republican primary

Associated Press  

CONCORD, N.H. — Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina endorsed Donald Trump Friday ahead of next week’s New Hampshire primary, the latest sign the Republican party is rallying around the former president’s candidacy after his historic Iowa win. Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in Concord, N.H., Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. Sen. Tim Scott, …

Who’s running for president? See a rundown of the 2024 candidates
1 year ago

Who’s running for president? See a rundown of the 2024 candidates

Associated Press  

The 2024 Republican presidential primary field has narrowed, with Doug Burgum dropping out of the race. Here’s a look at the candidates still competing for the Republican and Democratic nominations, as well as the third-party contenders: REPUBLICAN PRIMARY FIELD The former president announced his third campaign for the White House on Nov. 15, 2022, at his Mar-a-Lago resort, forcing the …

Tim Scott’s 2024 Run Was Never Real, And Neither Was He
1 year, 1 month ago

Tim Scott’s 2024 Run Was Never Real, And Neither Was He

Huff Post  

Goodbye, Sen. Tim Scott! If the South Carolina Republican were walking down the street wearing a hoodie with the words “HI EVERYONE, I’M SEN. TIM SCOTT!” on the front, I’d argue that still no one would know him. It was Tim Scott who argued, honestly, as the lone Black senator in the Republican Party and one of only 13 Black …

Tim Scott suspends his presidential campaign days after third GOP debate: 'I love America more today’
1 year, 1 month ago

Tim Scott suspends his presidential campaign days after third GOP debate: 'I love America more today’

Hindustan Times  

Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is suspending his presidential campaign days after the third presidential debate. Senator Tim Scott speaks at the third Republican candidates' U.S. presidential debate of the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign hosted by NBC News at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, Florida, U.S., November 8, 2023 “I love America more today …

Tim Scott abandons 2024 presidential race
1 year, 1 month ago

Tim Scott abandons 2024 presidential race

Raw Story  

Sen. Tim Scott left the presidential race on Sunday night, reported MSNBC, citing a Fox report. "One thing I would recommend to every American if you ever want to love your country more, run for president," Scott told Trey Gowdy. Former Vice President Mike Pence dropped out early last week, but his polls were so weak that it didn't add …

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott abruptly ends 2024 presidential bid, shocking even his campaign staff
1 year, 1 month ago

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott abruptly ends 2024 presidential bid, shocking even his campaign staff

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott abruptly announced late Sunday that he was dropping out of the 2024 race, a development that surprised his donors and stunned his campaign staff just two months before the start of voting in Iowa’s leadoff GOP caucuses. 2 slot “has never been on my to-do list for this campaign, and it’s certainly …

Republican Senator Tim Scott ends 2024 presidential bid
1 year, 1 month ago

Republican Senator Tim Scott ends 2024 presidential bid

Al Jazeera  

United States Senator Tim Scott has withdrawn from the 2024 Republican presidential race after failing to rise above low single digits in the polls. Scott, the only Black Republican in the Senate, told Fox News on Sunday evening that he had suspended his campaign based on feedback from voters. Scott also dismissed the possibility of joining any of his rivals’ …

Trump asks Iowans to help him ‘win big’ in 2024 caucuses to set the tone for the general election
1 year, 2 months ago

Trump asks Iowans to help him ‘win big’ in 2024 caucuses to set the tone for the general election

Associated Press  

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Donald Trump on Saturday called for a show of strength in Iowa, arguing before big audiences that dominating in the Republican presidential caucuses in January would signal to voters around the country his strength in the November election next year. But it sets a tone for the general election.” Trump’s afternoon stops in Waterloo and Cedar …

Who’s in tonight’s 2024 Republican presidential debate, and how to watch
1 year, 2 months ago

Who’s in tonight’s 2024 Republican presidential debate, and how to watch

LA Times  

The candidates in the second GOP presidential debate are South Carolina’s Sen. Tim Scott, Florida Gov. The Republican National Committee has announced that seven candidates meet the requirements to stand on the debate stage: Doug Burgum, governor of North Dakota Chris Christie, former governor of New Jersey Ron DeSantis, governor of Florida Nikki Haley, former ambassador to the U.N. Mike …

Tim Scott wants new rules for stage placement in next GOP debate as he seeks a breakout moment
1 year, 3 months ago

Tim Scott wants new rules for stage placement in next GOP debate as he seeks a breakout moment

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. In a letter shared Wednesday with The Associated Press, Scott’s campaign manager Jennifer DeCasper wrote to RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel that since Iowa’s caucus is the leadoff to GOP balloting next year, “polling results from Iowa should be the primary consideration for podium placement at the September debate.” Scott, who …

Ex-Florida congresswoman to challenge Republican Sen. Rick Scott in a test for the state’s Democrats
1 year, 4 months ago

Ex-Florida congresswoman to challenge Republican Sen. Rick Scott in a test for the state’s Democrats

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell announced Tuesday she will seek the nomination to challenge Republican Sen. Rick Scott in 2024, a campaign that will be a test to see if Florida Democrats can fare better during a presidential election in a state that has become increasingly Republican. Scott was picked to lead the GOP’s political efforts …

Trump confirms won’t join this week’s Republican presidential debate
1 year, 4 months ago

Trump confirms won’t join this week’s Republican presidential debate

Al Jazeera  

Former president, who faces several court cases, claims he is so well known among the public, he does not need to participate. Former United States President Donald Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican nomination in the 2024 presidential election, has confirmed he will not join this week’s Republican primary debate. “I WILL THEREFORE NOT BE DOING THE DEBATES!” The New …

2024 GOP Race Comes To The City Of Latest Trump Indictment, Sans Trump
1 year, 4 months ago

2024 GOP Race Comes To The City Of Latest Trump Indictment, Sans Trump

Huff Post  

Republican presidential candidate Senator Tim Scott speaks at an event hosted by Conservative radio host Erick Erickson on Aug. 18, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott did not mention Trump during his 45-minute question and answer session on stage with radio talk show host Erick Erickson. Nikki Haley, meanwhile, said Republicans need to put Trump’s “negativity” in …

Scott rolls out dozens of South Carolina lawmakers and local leaders endorsing his presidential bid
1 year, 6 months ago

Scott rolls out dozens of South Carolina lawmakers and local leaders endorsing his presidential bid

Associated Press  

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Sen. Tim Scott is rolling out endorsements from more than 140 current and former elected officials from his home state of South Carolina, aiming to make a show of force in the first-in-the-South presidential primary state. The list of supporters, shared with The Associated Press ahead of an official announcement on Monday, includes state Sen. Shane Massey, …

Trump’s welcome of Scott into 2024 race shows his calculus: The more GOP rivals, the better for him
1 year, 6 months ago

Trump’s welcome of Scott into 2024 race shows his calculus: The more GOP rivals, the better for him

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — When Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina launched his campaign for the White House last week, the notoriously prickly former President Donald Trump welcomed his new competitor with open arms. “This is an indictment of DeSantis’ disastrous announcement and his dismal poll numbers,” said Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung of the coming announcements. The only “serious candidates” …

Republicans are crowding the 2024 race. It boosts Trump, but may help the GOP in the end
1 year, 6 months ago

Republicans are crowding the 2024 race. It boosts Trump, but may help the GOP in the end

LA Times  

South Carolina’s Sen. Tim Scott announces his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination last week at Charleston Southern University in North Charleston, S.C. Trump’s rivals have embraced most of his policies, but with variations that fall into three rough categories: Trump 2.0: DeSantis has offered a hard-edged version of Trumpism that focuses on “culture war” issues, denouncing what he calls …

Tim Scott launches 2024 presidential bid seeking optimistic contrast with other top rivals
1 year, 7 months ago

Tim Scott launches 2024 presidential bid seeking optimistic contrast with other top rivals

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott launched his presidential campaign on Monday, offering an optimistic and compassionate message he’s hoping can serve as a contrast with the political combativeness that has dominated the early GOP primary field. 2 Senate Republican, who said, “I think our country is …

Who is Tim Scott? Here’s what to know about the newest 2024 GOP presidential candidate
1 year, 7 months ago

Who is Tim Scott? Here’s what to know about the newest 2024 GOP presidential candidate

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. Last year in a speech at the Reagan Presidential Library, Scott said he saw America “at a crossroads — with the potential for a great resetting, a renewal, even a rebirth.” His autobiography, released last year, is titled “America: A Redemption Story.” When his now-rival Nikki Haley appointed him to …

Tim Scott attacks Biden and says 'our nation is in retreat' as he announces 2024 run for president
1 year, 7 months ago

Tim Scott attacks Biden and says 'our nation is in retreat' as he announces 2024 run for president

Daily Mail  

Sen. Tim Scott, the only black Republican senator, announced a presidential run on Monday, accusing President Joe Biden of 'leading the nation into retreat.' Sen. Tim Scott, the only black Republican senator, announced a presidential run on Monday, accusing President Joe Biden of 'leading the nation into retreat' He introduced his mother to the hundreds strong crowd before the formal …

US Senator Tim Scott launches campaign for president
1 year, 7 months ago

US Senator Tim Scott launches campaign for president

Al Jazeera  

Scott centres his personal story as he seeks 2024 Republican nomination in crowded field that includes Donald Trump. United States Senator Tim Scott has officially launched a campaign for the 2024 Republican nomination for president, joining a growing list of candidates seeking the White House next year. With his announcement, Scott joins former President Donald Trump, ex-US envoy to the …

Republican Sen. Tim Scott is officially running for president
1 year, 7 months ago

Republican Sen. Tim Scott is officially running for president

NPR  

Republican Sen. Tim Scott is officially running for president Enlarge this image toggle caption Meg Kinnard/AP Meg Kinnard/AP South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott announced his run for the Republican presidential nomination Monday morning in North Charleston, S.C. Despite his stature in the Senate, Scott enters this race with little name recognition nationally In recent polling he ranks well back in …

Trump dominates GOP field in latest poll: Biden and DeSantis struggle to keep up
1 year, 7 months ago

Trump dominates GOP field in latest poll: Biden and DeSantis struggle to keep up

Hindustan Times  

As the 2024 presidential race inches closer, the dynamics of the political landscape are becoming increasingly intriguing. Let's dive into the numbers and see how the battle between former President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is shaping up. The rest of the Republican field falls far behind, with entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former United Nations Ambassador …

Sen. Tim Scott makes it official: He’s a Republican candidate for president
1 year, 7 months ago

Sen. Tim Scott makes it official: He’s a Republican candidate for president

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina made it official Friday: He’s running for president. moral authority.” Throughout their disagreements, though, Scott has maintained a generally cordial relationship with Trump, saying in his book that the former president “listened intently” to his viewpoints on race-related issues. A potentially …

Tim Scott sets May 22 announcement for 2024 presidential bid
1 year, 7 months ago

Tim Scott sets May 22 announcement for 2024 presidential bid

Associated Press  

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is nearly ready to reveal his decision on entering the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, saying Sunday that he would make an announcement on May 22. Scott, 57, has been inching ever closer to formally entering the GOP nomination race, where he would join other announced candidates, including former …

US elections 2024: Who is running for president?
1 year, 8 months ago

US elections 2024: Who is running for president?

Al Jazeera  

As the US presidential campaign heats up, Al Jazeera looks at the candidates and their platforms ahead of November. Here, Al Jazeera looks at the US presidential candidates, their platforms and their chances: Democratic Party Joe Biden Biden, who defeated Trump in the 2020 election, appealed to American voters on April 25, 2023, to help him defend democracy and “finish …

New Wave Of GOP Candidates Poised To Join 2024 Campaign
1 year, 8 months ago

New Wave Of GOP Candidates Poised To Join 2024 Campaign

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — The opening phase of the Republican presidential primary has largely centered on the escalating collision between former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Chris Christie has been meeting with former aides and he returned to New Hampshire this past week, where he said at a town hall in the first-in-the-nation primary state, “Tonight is …

New wave of GOP candidates poised to join 2024 campaign
1 year, 8 months ago

New wave of GOP candidates poised to join 2024 campaign

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The opening phase of the Republican presidential primary has largely centered on the escalating collision between former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Chris Christie has been meeting with former aides and he returned to New Hampshire this past week, where he said at a town hall in the first-in-the-nation primary state, “Tonight is the beginning of …

Abortion pill ban, Dianne Feinstein’s absence, Tim Scott 2024 presidential run: The biggest political stories of the week.
1 year, 8 months ago

Abortion pill ban, Dianne Feinstein’s absence, Tim Scott 2024 presidential run: The biggest political stories of the week.

Slate  

The South Carolina senator launched a presidential exploratory committee this week before visiting several early primary states. If enough of the Republican primary electorate comes around to deciding against nominating a member of the FBI’s Most Wanted list for president, and if Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proves a paper tiger, Scott could present a reasonable third choice: experienced, conservative, affable, …

Scott says GOP ‘starved for hope’ as he moves toward ’24 bid
1 year, 8 months ago

Scott says GOP ‘starved for hope’ as he moves toward ’24 bid

Associated Press  

MARION, Iowa — Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina said Wednesday that conservatives are “starved for hope,” as he tried to present a more positive vision for the future than many of his potential rivals for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. Although Trump signed the bill and counts it among his administration’s top achievements, Scott said, “It’s good to …

Sen. Tim Scott is a different kind of Republican who could reshape the 2024 election
1 year, 9 months ago

Sen. Tim Scott is a different kind of Republican who could reshape the 2024 election

NPR  

Sen. Tim Scott is a different kind of Republican who could reshape the 2024 election Enlarge this image toggle caption KC McGinnis/The Washington Post via Getty Images KC McGinnis/The Washington Post via Getty Images There is something different about the presidential aspirations of South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott. While there's absolutely nothing groundbreaking about a senator wanting to move his …

Pence won’t say whether he’d support Trump as 2024 nominee
1 year, 9 months ago

Pence won’t say whether he’d support Trump as 2024 nominee

Associated Press  

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Former Vice President Mike Pence declined to say Thursday whether he would back Donald Trump if his former boss were to be the Republican presidential nominee in 2024. “I’m persuaded that no one could have defeated Hillary Clinton in 2016 except Donald Trump, but I think we live in a different time and it calls for …

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