Question: Is Tim Scott of South Carolina a true conservative?

FREEPers ^ | June 9 2010 | Recovering_Democrat

[Recovering_Democrat]

Question: Just heard about black Republican candidate Tim Scott in South Carolina's first district. Is he a Tea Party, true conservative? Would consider giving to his campaign.

Any info would be appreciated.

[sodpoodle]

*ping*

[ak267]

http://www.votetimscott.com/

[Molly Pitcher]

Here's some info:

Tim Scott's S.C.Legislature page

I heard Bill Bennett interview him about 2 weeks ago. He has a great personal story...gives a lot of credit to a mentor who taught him a strong work ethic, and the importance of the private business sector.

I've been thinking about sending him some money, and probably will.

[Palmetto Patriot]

Freeper Katherine Jenerette, candidate for SC-1, endorsed Tim Scott after losing to him:

“I would like to congratulate Tim Scott in his finish in today’s primary election. Tim and I spoke shortly after his primary win was announced this evening and after that conversation I have decided to fully endorse the candidacy of Tim Scott to be the next United States Congressman for the First Congressional District of South Carolina.”

I felt that the right thing to do was to decide which candidate, in my judgment, would do what was in the best interest of the 1st District in the long run. I wanted to be certain that whoever I selected to endorse would be someone who shared my values and beliefs – my Commitment to the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of rights – my belief in the sanctity of human life, including my views concerning the difficult questions of abortion, euthanasia, physician assisted suicide and protection of the unborn.”

[lowtaxsmallgov]

Check out what Red State had to say about Scott vs Thurmond:

“...rarely in life do you have such a clear-cut opportunity in life to do the right thing. Usually, there are some nuances or shades of gray involved–and, you might look back with 20/20 hindsight and say “Man, I really should have done X instead of Y”. However, this is not one of those times. This time, there is a bright, red arrow pointing in a specific direction with the words “This way to do the right thing, Dummy!” in flashing lights above it. The right thing for SC–and for the Republican Party–is to get Tim Scott elected to the US Congress as the first African-American Representative from Charleston, SC since Reconstruction. Guys, I’m telling you, we will all seriously regret this if we wuss out, because Mr. Scott has enormous potential and could become a great force to be reckoned with in Washington, DC (and, right now, Paul Thurmond simply could not). Let’s kick the tires and light some fires people. Let’s get Tim Scott elected to Congress. Who is with me?”

http://www.redstate.com/susannah/2010/06/11/tim-scott-must-win%e2%80%93this-is-not-negotiable/

[kjenerette]

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH - June 8, 2010- Katherine Jenerette, Horry County Candidate for the 1st Congressional District seat being vacated by Rep. Henry Brown, held a press conference late Tuesday night to announce that she will endorse SC Rep. Tim Scott in his bid for Congress.

“I would like to congratulate Tim Scott in his finish in today’s primary election. Tim and I spoke shortly after his primary win was announced this evening and after that conversation I have decided to fully endorse the candidacy of Tim Scott to be the next United States Congressman for the First Congressional District of South Carolina.”

I felt that the right thing to do was to decide which candidate, in my judgment, would do what was in the best interest of the 1st District in the long run. I wanted to be certain that whoever I selected to endorse would be someone who shared my values and beliefs - my Commitment to the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of rights - my belief in the sanctity of human life, including my views concerning the difficult questions of abortion, euthanasia, physician assisted suicide and protection of the unborn. I wanted to be certain that the promises made to our veterans and our active duty servicemen and women would be kept. I needed to know that who I supported would provide leadership on a wide range of topics, such as education, fair tax, social security, and they would ensure that our senior citizens would have access to the best medical care and receive support in their time of need during these changing times. I needed to know that the many local issues of tourism and hospitality, flood and disaster planning and the complexities of our district were foremost on the agenda of who I endorsed. And finally, I wanted to know that the people of Horry and Georgetown counties would not be forgotten once the votes were counted and the election was over. This is my home and these people are my neighbors.

Tim Scott shares my conservative platform and will carry a plan of legislative agendas forward; therefore I have decided to fully endorse the candidacy of Tim Scott to be the next United States Congressman for the First Congressional District of South Carolina.

Here are some of the many reasons why I have endorsed Tim Scott:

#1) I know that Tim will carry the conservative message from the First District voters to Washington, DC.
#2)  I know that Tim will cut wasteful government spending, watching every precious taxpayer dollar.
#3)  I know that Tim will fight to win the war on terror, and support our military so that America can continue to lead the free world.
#4) And I know that after getting to see and hear all of the all the Congressional candidates over the past few months, Tim Scott is the most effective advocate for conservative change, which is why I am honored to join his team.

I want to thank my husband and my four children for the support, encouragement, energy and love they have shown throughout the campaign. I want to thank my many supporters and volunteers who became my staff and consultants - I also need to thank the thousands of voters throughout the district who stood with me and made it clear that they think it's time to take a stand on the issues and put forward a clear vision and legislative agenda  to carry to Washington.

I encourage all of the voters of the First Congressional District to support Tim Scott and get out the Vote during the run off election in two weeks.

I encourage all of the voters of the First Congressional District to support Tim Scott and get out the Vote during the run off election in two weeks. ~ Katherine Jenerette

 

[Recovering_Democrat]

thanks, kate. He will be on my short list of candidates to send $$ to for this election cycle.

[Molly Pitcher]

Here's some more...from NRO's Corner

Cantor and McCarthy Back Tim Scott [Robert Costa]

Nikki Haley and Alvin Greene aren't the only stories in South Carolina. The polite battle between two Republicans, Tim Scott and Paul Thurmond, is also becoming a hot topic in the run-up to their June 22 run-off election for an open House seat. Scott, a state representative who finished ahead of Thurmond in the June 8 primary, is bidding to become the first black Republican in Congress in eight years. Thurmond, for his part, has high name identification: He's a Charleston County Commissioner and a son of Strom Thurmond, the late U.S. senator. According to a Bloomberg report, both men, refreshingly, are avoiding the politics of race. Besides, Scott was a co-chairman for Strom Thurmond’s final reelection campaign:

The matchup’s racial implications have gone largely ignored by both candidates. Instead, the two are waging a traditional Republican campaign to define who is the most qualified to trim government spending and prevent Congress from raising taxes.

“South Carolinians are sensitive to the suggestion that race would play a factor in these races, given the legacy in the state,” McGee said. “Ignoring it is the preferred response.”

“It’s not an issue in the race because it’s not an issue for Tim,” said Joe McKeown, a Scott campaign volunteer. “Tomorrow is more important than yesterday in South Carolina.”

On Saturday, Scott was endorsed by Rep. Eric Cantor (R., Va.), the House GOP whip, and Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R., Calif.), the NRCC's recruitment chairman. The Club for Growth has endorsed him, too. Jim notes that Scott has also been “praised” by Sen. Jim DeMint (R., S.C.).

Here's another nugget from the Bloomberg story:

Scott was raised by a single mother, and credits her with instilling in him a belief in small-government. According to McKeown, who has known Scott for decades, when people ask the candidate on the stump why he’s conservative, he tells them “because my mama raised me right.”

Many conservatives would agree with that.

[CPT Clay]

Will you endorse Nikki Haley?

[kjenerette]

 

Top: Katherine Jenerette and Nikki Haley before primary June 2010 - Katherine has always been a supporter of Nikki for Governor throughout the campaign.

Below: Carolina Girls for Nikki Haley. At the USATF STATE Track & Field Championships in Myrtle Beach this past weekend.
Carolina Girls for Nikki Haley - Katherine's daughters.

Look at the T-Shirt Benjamin was wearing at Doug Shaw Stadium after winning the State YG 800meters and the 1500meters and the 3000meters Gold!

[CPT Clay]

800 and 1500 were my races in HS

[BykrBayb]

That’s quite an endorsement. I’d vote for him if I could, but we conservatives only vote in our own districts. (Dems don’t have such limitations.)

Been a while since I’ve run across you. It’s good to see you still going strong and looking well.

[kjenerette]

Thanks BykrBayb. Just a few more wrinkles I’m afraid - my kids see to that with all the track meets I go to with them.

[kjenerette]

Hey CPT Clay! I was a 10K track idiot in college. Looking back, I don’t see why anyone would want to run 26 laps in a circle. I wonder if I will say that about jumping out of airplanes in about 10 years! Benji is going to USATF Regionals - her best 1500 is a 4:57. Makes a mamma proud!