Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina announced Monday that he is seeking the Republican nomination for president in 2024.
In a roughly 40-minute speech, Scott, the Senate's lone Black Republican, emphasized his personal background, his family and the"miracle of America." Scott declared"I am America" as he blasted the"radical left" for"pushing us into a culture of grievances instead of a culture of greatness." Criticizing the"liberal lie that our country is evil," he said he is the"candidate the far left fears the most.
While he never mentioned the Republican frontrunner, former President Donald Trump, Scott took aim at President Biden, whom he called"weak," and what he described as a"nation in retreat." "My mom's work ethic taught me there is dignity in all work. It's why I know if you are able-bodied, you work! Period," he said to cheers from the crowd at his alma mater, Charleston Southern University."My momma said we could be victims or victors — and she chose victorious. But under President Biden, our nation is retreating away from work and dignity."GOP Sen.
Thune said his Senate colleague was"the real deal" among the 2024 field."He came in with boundless hope," Thune said before leading the crowd in prayer."I think our country needs to be inspired again," he said. Senior Scott campaign advisers tell CBS News that Scott will hope to carve out a space in a presidential cycle that could be one of the most vicious in years.
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