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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 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

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

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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

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

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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 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

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

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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

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

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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

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 13, 2026

Darline would be a fantastic pick to serve out the reminder of the senate term.

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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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Jul 13, 2026

There is no one better who understands Lindsey’s love for family, our state, and our country.

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Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham is irreplaceable. What you do, however, is you try to move on, and our state will have to move on.

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Jul 12, 2026

What we'll need is a champion who steps up to the plate not for politics, but for serving our country.

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Jul 12, 2026

I'm going to rename it in honor of Lindsey Graham, and we'll now have the 'Lindsey Graham Prayer Breakfast' going on for as long as I'm in public service.

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Jul 12, 2026

The best way for me to honor him is to talk about his legacy as a person and as a public servant.

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Jul 12, 2026

If you want to know who he was, he was a person who believed that, when you left this country, you should be safe no matter where you go and no matter what it cost.

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