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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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Jul 24, 2026

Every child deserves the key to opportunity no matter his or her walk of life.

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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.

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Jul 24, 2026

The Opportunity Leadership Summit brought today’s leaders together with the next generation, creating opportunities to learn, grow, and inspire.

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Jul 23, 2026

And if you can be comfortable just being you, it might be one of the ways that we honor the Lord, honor the person in the mirror, and for me, honor the life of Lindsey Graham.

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Jul 23, 2026

That’s what the Clarity Act is about: protecting everyday Americans and their hard-earned money, giving entrepreneurs a fair shot to build and create jobs here at home, and strengthening our national security by making it harder for…

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Jul 23, 2026

Every single day, Lindsey was just who God created him to be.

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Jul 23, 2026

One of the things I will tell you about Lindsey that I think is important to our Scripture today is Philippians 1:6, that he who began a good work is going to be faithful to finish it.

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Jul 23, 2026

In this hyper polarized world that we’re living in, it is so easy for us to make the decision that because you don’t agree with me, you are my enemy.

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Jul 23, 2026

Lindsey built a bridge from the Republican side of the aisle to the Democrat side of the aisle, because he believed that there were good people on both sides of the aisle.

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Jul 22, 2026

I think he'd be an amazing senator for the state of South Carolina.

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Jul 22, 2026

I have not seen and heard of an endorsement yet coming out of the White House.

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Jul 17, 2026

Every human has a right to praise his or her creator and no nation on God’s green Earth can take that away.

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Jul 16, 2026

I was, like, wow. A Graham is a Graham is a Graham.

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Jul 16, 2026

Darline has so far been off to a remarkable start.

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Jul 16, 2026

There certainly seems to be a long list of folks that want to get involved.

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Jul 16, 2026

The president's enthusiasm around Russell Fry probably is no surprise to anybody, but I have not seen and heard of an endorsement yet coming out of the White House.

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Jul 16, 2026

I have affinity for Gowdy and think he'd be an amazing senator for the state of South Carolina.

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Jul 15, 2026

I am honored to welcome Senator Graham to the Senate, and I look forward to working closely together to continue serving South Carolinians and building on the legacy of Lindsey Graham in the months ahead.

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Jul 15, 2026

Darline Graham will be a fantastic United States senator for the great people of South Carolina, and I welcome her to the South Carolina delegation.

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Jul 14, 2026

I think in the next several hours or next day or so we'll figure out who that person is.

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Jul 14, 2026

[Graham’s] sister would be a wonderful placeholder as well.

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Jul 14, 2026

The appointment of Darline Graham Nordone to the U.S. Senate is an incredible way to honor the legacy of Lindsey Graham.

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Jul 14, 2026

Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, would be a fantastic pick to serve out the remainder of the Senate term.

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Jul 14, 2026

Nobody understands Lindsey Graham’s heart for faith, family, and South Carolina the way she does.

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Jul 13, 2026

After speaking with Darline, there is no one better who understands Lindsey’s love for family, our state, and our country.

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