Senator Tim Scott says hi, both as Senator from South Carolina and Congressman from SC-1.
Not all African-Americans are Democrats. It is perfectly possible for a black Republican to win in the South a majority white district.
I think Scott is a very nice, friendly guy... but not a great Senator at all. Just listening to some of his speeches during the Devos 24 hour Senate session, etc ... a 6th grader can string together a more logical speech.
I don't think Scott would have ever won the Senate seat, had he not 1st been appointed by Haley. This gave him time to build up some popularity as the only Black Republican Senator (and from South Carolina at that). I'm sure he was a decent Congressman- but seems out of his depth as Senator... Good thing he was dating one of Nikki's friends when it came time to appoint a new Senator.
That said- I would rather have an ineffective Republican Senator than a Strong Republican Senator. But on the other hand- a Black Republican Senator will be almost impossible to ever beat in SC.
But I've heard there is a slight chance Scott could run for Governor in 2018... which I think would be a Much better fit for him than Senator. (Although with him just winning re-election, its hard to imagine).
.... if he were to run for Governor- he would definitely win... And I Think Mark Sanford really wants his Senate seat, if it came open.
