Posted on 06/22/2010 7:34:01 PM PDT by Justaham
Republican Tim Scott earned a landslide victory against challenger Paul Thurmond in the Republican runoff in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District.
The Associated Press called the race for Scott with the candidate leading Thurmond 74 percent to 26 percent.
There was no question that Scott was the candidate of the party's D.C. establishment in South Carolina's 1st congressional district.
It's a label that has essentially been the kiss of death for other GOP primary candidates this election cycle. But in the open seat primary to replace retiring Rep. Henry Brown (R) the party appeared thrilled to coalesce behind Scott, the man who could become the GOP's only black member of Congress if he wins in November. The GOP has not had a black Congressman in its ranks since the retirement of former Rep. J.C. Watts (R-Okla.). It also helps that Scott is plenty conservative. The candidate has made repealing President Barack Obama's healthcare law his campaign's biggest issue.
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I wonder if the Black Caucus will let him join their ranks.... (lol I’m doubtful)
The GOP’s only black member of Congress? What if Col Allen West wins? Have they forgotten about him?
See, Justice arrives Just In Time (JIT).
This is the second election cycle I’ve been watching Allen West. How are his numbers shaping up against the DimDem opposing him?
This is the second election cycle I’ve been watching Allen West. How are his numbers shaping up against the DimDem opposing him?
This is the second election cycle I’ve been watching Allen West. How are his numbers shaping up against the DimDem opposing him?
With Nikki Haley and Tim Scott winning, its a pretty good night in kakalacky tonight.
You are so right. (get it?) This really is South Carolina History as we live it!
You are so right. (get it?) This really is South Carolina History as we live it!
Still kinda wish it were you representing the 1st.
Yeppers - their is hope.
We must fight to the end.
I will be working for JD here in AZ, as I have re turned home from NY assignment.
Didn’t Palin endorse this guy. Glad to see Scott won.
Me too!!!
Excellent! This is the sort of development that really enrages the libtards!
Yes she did as well as the GOP nominee for Gov....Haley!!!
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