Much of the country has never heard of Tim Scott, the presidential candidate who, at this point, is a long shot for the Republican nomination. But Democratic strategists know Scott — and some worry he might pose a real threat to beat President Biden.
never heard of Tim Scott, the junior senator from South Carolina and a presidential candidate who, at this point, is a long shot for the Republican nomination.
Mo Elleithee, a former Democratic National Committee communications director who now runs the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Policy, invited Scott in 2016 to speak to his left-leaning students. In front of the class, Scott kicked off his shoes, revealing a pair of neon pink-and-blue polka-dot socks. Shoeless, the senator won over the room.
Neither Scott nor former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, another minority candidate, has much to lose by running. If they demonstrate enough voter support, they stand a chance to become a vice presidential pick, as their diversity might bolster the appeal of the GOP ticket.in April showed that only 6% of Republicans named Scott as their first or second choice in the GOP primaries. Haley was at 17%.
A congressional Democrat, speaking on the condition of anonymity to talk freely, said, “While the president has led admirably, even his most devout supporters know that his age and vitality are likely to play significant roles in the election — particularly if he’s matched against a decades-younger candidate.”
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