We’ve had Black GOPer’s run before….
They never get very far….
We’re talking about REPUBLICAN’s.…
This time it’s South Carolina US Senator Tim Scott who seems to getting ready to join the Republican Presidential Nomination sweepstakes….
Republicans are bracing for Sen. Tim Scott’s (S.C.) increasingly likely entrance into the 2024 presidential race, arguing that he could be a voice for unity in a party that has become dominated by grievance politics.
Scott hasn’t made a formal decision on a 2024 run but has moved quickly to lay the groundwork for a campaign. He’s begun hiring staffers and courting would-be donors, headlining the closing dinner of the Club for Growth’s annual donor retreat in Palm Beach, Fla., last weekend.
His message has, so far, been one of optimism. While he has railed against what he has called Democrats’ politics of “victimhood” and “despair,” he’s also laid out a lofty vision for “a new American sunrise.”
It’s a tempting message for some Republicans, who have grown weary of the grievance-driven politics of the era of former President Trump. Yet many Republicans say they’re unsure of Scott’s prospects in a GOP primary, arguing that his themes of optimism and unity may not get him far with a conservative base eager for a fight….
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“He’s probably the least known of the major contenders — obviously Nikki, Trump, DeSantis, [former Vice President Mike] Pence,” the source said. “But for folks that know him, he’s probably the most liked.” …
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A candidacy like Scott’s — I think it would bring some new and interesting elements to the table.”….