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Black Republican beats former Sen. Strom Thurmond's son in S.C.
The Hill ^ | 6-22-10 | Shane D'Aprile

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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TOPICS: Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: blackrepublicans; sc2010; thurmond; timscott

1 posted on 06/22/2010 7:34:02 PM PDT by Justaham
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To: Justaham

I wonder if the Black Caucus will let him join their ranks.... (lol I’m doubtful)


2 posted on 06/22/2010 7:36:52 PM PDT by KoRn (Department of Homeland Security, Certified - "Right Wing Extremist")
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To: Justaham

The GOP’s only black member of Congress? What if Col Allen West wins? Have they forgotten about him?


3 posted on 06/22/2010 7:38:03 PM PDT by bergmeid
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To: Justaham

See, Justice arrives Just In Time (JIT).


4 posted on 06/22/2010 7:39:10 PM PDT by J Edgar
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To: bergmeid

This is the second election cycle I’ve been watching Allen West. How are his numbers shaping up against the DimDem opposing him?


5 posted on 06/22/2010 7:45:04 PM PDT by ArmyTeach ( ...speak the truth, right the wrong, follow the King)
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To: bergmeid

This is the second election cycle I’ve been watching Allen West. How are his numbers shaping up against the DimDem opposing him?


6 posted on 06/22/2010 7:45:04 PM PDT by ArmyTeach ( ...speak the truth, right the wrong, follow the King)
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To: bergmeid

This is the second election cycle I’ve been watching Allen West. How are his numbers shaping up against the DimDem opposing him?


7 posted on 06/22/2010 7:45:20 PM PDT by ArmyTeach ( ...speak the truth, right the wrong, follow the King)
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To: J Edgar; kjenerette

With Nikki Haley and Tim Scott winning, its a pretty good night in kakalacky tonight.


8 posted on 06/22/2010 8:05:38 PM PDT by CPT Clay (Pick up your weapon and follow me.)
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To: CPT Clay

You are so right. (get it?) This really is South Carolina History as we live it!


9 posted on 06/22/2010 8:13:35 PM PDT by kjenerette (www.jenerette.org - U.S. Army Paratrooper - U.S. Congress 2012 - SC 7th District)
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To: CPT Clay

You are so right. (get it?) This really is South Carolina History as we live it!


10 posted on 06/22/2010 8:14:12 PM PDT by kjenerette (www.jenerette.org - U.S. Army Paratrooper - U.S. Congress 2012 - SC 7th District)
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To: kjenerette

Still kinda wish it were you representing the 1st.


11 posted on 06/22/2010 8:26:08 PM PDT by CPT Clay (Pick up your weapon and follow me.)
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To: CPT Clay

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.


12 posted on 06/22/2010 8:31:52 PM PDT by J Edgar
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To: Justaham

Didn’t Palin endorse this guy. Glad to see Scott won.


13 posted on 06/22/2010 8:48:00 PM PDT by fkabuckeyesrule
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To: CPT Clay; kjenerette
Still kinda wish it were you representing the 1st.

Me too!!!

14 posted on 06/22/2010 8:53:11 PM PDT by 2nd amendment mama ( www.2asisters.org | Self defense is a basic human right!)
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To: Justaham

Excellent! This is the sort of development that really enrages the libtards!


15 posted on 06/22/2010 8:58:36 PM PDT by cynwoody
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To: fkabuckeyesrule

Yes she did as well as the GOP nominee for Gov....Haley!!!


16 posted on 06/23/2010 5:28:12 AM PDT by 4everontheRight ("America is good. And if America ever ceases to be good, America will cease to be great." Tocquevill)
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