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Tim Scott

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Tim Eugene Scott is an American politician and businessman currently serving as the junior United States senator from South Carolina, a position he has held since January 2, 2013. He is a member of the Republican Party and was previously a United States Representative from May 5, 2011, to January 2, 2013. Scott is known for his focus on issues such as economic opportunity, education reform, and community development. He has been a vocal advocate for updating infrastructure and addressing the needs of senior citizens in his state.

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  1. By striking down these unconstitutional caps on coordinated spending, the Court has restored core political speech and ensured parties can compete on a level playing field.22 sources2026cbsnews.com
  2. After speaking with Darline, there is no one better who understands Lindsey’s love for family, our state, and our country.19 sources2026dailymontanan.com
  3. There is no one better who understands Lindsey’s love for family, our state, and our country.6 sources2026dailymontanan.com
  4. But it does take a bipartisan coalition who puts America first.4 sources2026michiganadvance.com
  5. Every student deserves a fair shot at any college or university regardless of his or her family’s background and connections to the institution.2 sources2026young.senate.gov
  6. Every child deserves the key to opportunity no matter his or her walk of life.2 sources2026scott.senate.gov
Aug 21, 2026

There is still more work to do. We need rules that keep our financial system strong while making sure banks can lend, and our economy can grow.

foxnews.com
Aug 21, 2026

I have long said that overly complicated capital rules can slow economic growth without making our financial system safer.

foxnews.com
Aug 20, 2026

There's no doubt that the road to socialism runs right through a divided Republican Party.

foxnews.com
Aug 15, 2026

“By going with [Dr. Abdul] El-Sayed, you’re talking about socialism, Marxism, communism, and someone who seems to just not like America,” Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., told Fox News Digital. “The only thing he’s not against, Hamas. He’s for…

talkingpointsmemo.com
Aug 14, 2026

She is a conservative stalwart, a hard worker, and represents our beloved state with class, humility, and dignity.

rollcall.com
Aug 14, 2026

I know she is making her brother proud, but Darline has already proven to be her own person: focused on pocketbook issues, defending our South Carolina values, and delivering for the people she represents. Her priorities are our…

foxnews.com
Aug 14, 2026

If I were going to endorse in the South Carolina GOP Senate primary, I wanted to do so with confidence. After watching Darline Graham in the Senate and on the campaign trail, I’m confident she’s the real deal. Her first-place finish last…

foxnews.com
Aug 14, 2026

The only thing he’s not against, Hamas. He’s for Hamas, but he’s against America.

talkingpointsmemo.com
Aug 13, 2026

I will say on the other side, it is not going to the past, it's going to a different, an alternate universe.

foxnews.com
Aug 13, 2026

By going with [Dr. Abdul] El-Sayed, you're talking about socialism, Marxism, communism, and someone who seems to just not like America.

foxnews.com
Aug 13, 2026

He is a strong, powerful, positive candidate. He is well known in Michigan.

foxnews.com
Aug 13, 2026

I always believe that the wind's at my back, and I always believed that momentum's on our side.

foxnews.com
Aug 13, 2026

There's no doubt Abdul El-Sayed represents the worst part of the Democrat Party, which is becoming, unfortunately, the most consistent voice coming out of the Democratic Party.

foxnews.com
Aug 12, 2026

Our higher education system is broken. Americans are paying rising costs for college, while the value of their degrees continues to plummet.

dailycaller.com
Aug 12, 2026

Michele Tafoya knows how to win and has the fight to flip Minnesota this November.

realclearpolitics.com
Aug 9, 2026

In doing so, we are committed to avoiding another unnecessary shutdown, ensuring hardworking Americans continue receiving their paychecks, and protecting critical programs and services for families in South Carolina and across the country.

scott.senate.gov
Aug 9, 2026

Today, the Senate passed a short-term spending bill that puts American workers and families first.

scott.senate.gov
Aug 9, 2026

Trump had “done something no other president in the history of our country said yes to, which is complying to the ethics strategy and standard for all elected officials.

huffpost.com
Aug 9, 2026

The American people deserve a government that works for them, and that means keeping the government open and operating.

scott.senate.gov
Aug 7, 2026

done something no other president in the history of our country said yes to, which is complying to the ethics strategy and standard for all elected officials. We’ve never had a president ever say yes to that.

huffpost.com
Aug 1, 2026

Gold Star children bear the unimaginable weight of losing their father or mother in service to our nation. They suffer a loss so few can comprehend, but their bravery and strength should give us all hope and fill our hearts with gratitude.

scott.senate.gov
Jul 28, 2026

I am proud to introduce the Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act, which ensures young parents from the foster care system can create stable homes for themselves and their children.

warnock.senate.gov
Jul 24, 2026

Every student deserves a fair shot at any college or university regardless of his or her family’s background and connections to the institution.

young.senate.gov
Jul 24, 2026

The future of America lies with those who will learn what it takes to lead with purpose, hard work, and dedication.

scott.senate.gov

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