Republican Sen. Tim Scott is kicking off his early presidential primary tour of the state by announcing he’s officially considering a run for the White House, according to NBC News’ Ali Vitali. has reported.
Scott is scheduled to head to Iowa, New Hampshire on Wednesday and return to his hometown of South Carolina on Friday.
His birthplace was featured in his announcement video featuring Ft’s Scott. Sumter, where the Civil War began.
“America was put to the test and we won,” Scott said. 3 minute video“Today our country is being tested again. Again, our divisions have deepened and the threats to our future are real. The Left has chosen a culture of discontent over greatness.”
He notes his unique role within the party as a black man, saying Democrats “weaponize race to divide us and hold their power.”
“I disrupt their narrative. I threaten their control. They know the truth of my life disproves theirs,” Scott said, later adding. rice field. I know this because he lived. ”
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thank you. Michigan Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell said she would not run for Senate, further paving the way for fellow Senator Elissa Slotkin in her Senate bid.
chairman controversy: CNN summarize a string of controversial comments Created by Christina Karamo, Michigan’s new GOP chair — abortion, the LGBTQ community, comparing gun control laws to Nazi Germany’s policies, Beyoncé “turning more and more black Americans pagan” About claiming that they are trying to drag you down.
Montana million: The campaign of Democratic Senator Jon Tester of Montana has raised $5 million in the first quarter of 2023, according to a press release.
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New Volley in Ad Wars: Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron has booked the first TV ad for his gubernatorial campaign, a $430,000 purchase, according to AdImpact.
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