Tim Scott: Republican senator is running for president

[nitpicked]

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Source: BBC

Senator Tim Scott has become the latest Republican to join an increasingly crowded 2024 race for US president.

Mr Scott, 57, who has represented South Carolina in the chamber since 2013, promised to revive America's "culture of greatness".

With about $22m (£18m) in cash on hand, he enters the fray with more campaign funds than any of his rivals.
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65654865

[RandySF]

1. Today will be the only highlight of his campaign.

[speak easy]

2. "Good luck Tim!" Mr Trump wrote on social media

his friendly message a stark contrast to the attacks he usually launches at rivals.

[Butterflylady]

3. This.......

[NBachers]

4. "Culture of Greatness" Now there is a sure-fire Winner!

[lamp_shade]

5. One question: Why?

[Ocelot II]

11. He's running for *vice* president at best.

There's no way in Hell the white supremacist GOP would choose a black man as their nominee for president, and probably not VP either. The GOP will include him in their nomination process, just to show how not really racist they are, and he'll also get a few endorsements before the endorsers switch to TFG. But he hasn't a chance and he must know it. Maybe he's just hoping for a higher profile to ensure his re-election to the Senate.

[appmanga]

14. Like they made a big deal...

...of nominating Byron Donalds for Speaker but he wasn't seen as impressive enough to lead a committee. Heaven forbid you call them props or tokens; that makes you "the real racist", even if you're black.

[BradBo]

6. Tim Scott wins 2023 Grifter Award. Black man with no self respect.

He needs to watch Dijango Unchained, Trump and most republicans would gladly play DeCaprio’s part in real life.

[Vinca]

7. Now taking bets on his highest number in the polls. I'm in at 8%.

[oldsoftie]

8. Cant WAIT to see what eventually comes out of Trumps mouth about Scott

He cant help himself.

[barbaraann]

9. Goldman Sachs likes him.

https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/tim-scott/summary?cid=N00031782&cycle=CAREER

[AlexSFCA]

10. it's 2016 again - the more GOP candidates running, the easier for trump to win the nominatio

[barbaraann]

12. And they "flood the zone with shit."

Will CNN have GOP-only "town halls" for every one of them???

[appmanga]

13. This guy...

...has done nothing but be an obstructionist. He's among the luckiest people ever in American politics, having fell into his Senate seat via appointment, not doing a damn thing, and existing in the shadow of Lindsey Graham, who draws the flak and fire. I'm not even sure he even merits the title of "stooge".

[Omaha Steve]

15. After a review by forum hosts, locking........

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