Tim Scott Is “Laid Back”
Can you hear the “Gin-n-Juice” bass line right now?
Because we can …
And while S.C. Rep. Tim Scott obviously isn’t “rollin’ down the street smokin’ indo,” he clearly has his “mind on his money (and his money on his mind),” at least according to documents filed today with the State Ethics Commission. The Lowcountry Representative – who last fall became the first African-American Republican to be elected in South Carolina in a long, long time – raised a whopping $150,000 in his first ten days as a candidate.
That’s gubernatorial-level money, people, and it likely gives Scott sole possession of front-runner status in the Republican race for the state’s No. 2 job – for whatever that’s worth.
Also running for “lite gov?” S.C. Rep Ted Pitts (R-Lexington), Orangeburg attorney (and Afghan vet) Bill Connor and Florence businessman Ken Ard, who for the purposes of this article requires no parenthesis.
Former S.C. Rep. Ralph Norman (R-Rock Hill) was considering a bid, but then decided to run for his old House seat instead.
Unlike Mrs. Sic – who is undying in her affection for Tim Scott – we’ve waxed and waned with him. Hopefully, he’ll use this campaign to prove he’s a true change agent and not just another “go along to get along” politician. If he’s truly committed to the conservative cause, Tim could be something special, people.
Incidentally, Scott is likely as clueless about that “Gin-n-Juice” reference as most of the older white folks sitting in the Cracker Barrel restaurants where he likes to hang out, so permit us to drop some knowledge on all y’all …
And yes, Tim, this is the PG version of the song (in your honor) …
Comments
By Chris on September 1st, 2009 at 3:51 pm
He is just another job hoping self-interested politician. Have we learned nothing from Bauer and Sanford.
Let us find people that are interested in public service. Tim Scott ain’t one of them…unless you go by the time honored GOP tradition of whoring yourself out for personal gain.
We need a new class of people for the top two spots. Again, Scott ain’t one of them
By Stupid Stupid Stupid on September 1st, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Great, we go from a gay man as Lt. Gov to a black man who isn’t married. What will the rumors be now about Tim Scott? Gay? Straight? Likes white women?
By Ho Xiang on September 1st, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Great! More ethnic references and innuendo. How pleasant it would be just to be able to vote for someone over issues!
By Scott on September 1st, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Who cares about rumors? Rumors in Columbia aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on or the space they occupy on the Internet.
Andre Bauer isn’t gay. Period.
Why is it that imbeciles assume that any one over 35 that’s not married is gay. Geesh….people.
Tim Scott….he’s an incredible man of character. One I would be happy to support as governor in the future.
By Mike Reino on September 1st, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Will, my friends out here in the sticks tell me the Unparenthesized One is right there with him this quarter. 150k in ten days may be a bit misleading. Tim has been running for most of the quarter.
By Get Real on September 1st, 2009 at 4:40 pm
It seems Mr. Scott is being put up to run for this position. Not sure why the golden boy (leave your racist thought to yourself) would dare leave Bobby’s nest because it’s only a matter of time before Bobby promoted him to a bigger committee assignment.
Speaking of being put up to this, Sic Willie, how much did you get paid to pimp this article?
And for the record, you slighted Ken Ard. He has been elected to office as well.
By Stupid Stupid Stupid on September 1st, 2009 at 4:42 pm
It’s gonna be sad to see what the MSM and blogs stir up about Scott. That’s all I am saying.
By SCisGAY on September 1st, 2009 at 4:53 pm
Tim Scott is gay. Andre Bauer is bisexual. But Tim Scott is just flat out gay.
A gay black republican in South Carolina??
Come on Sic – don’t crown him just yet. At least not before the others can send out their ‘family values’ mailers.
By RNCfollower on September 1st, 2009 at 4:55 pm
A couple things come to mind. First, slighting Ken Ard by not recognizing his currently held elected office really shows disrespect to an elected official. Second, we really don’t know anything about Tim Scott. Where does he stand on job growth, economic development, improving South Carolina schools, or simply how he plans to effectively use the Lt. Governor’s office? Finally, while he certainly shows he can raise money from his constituents, calling him the frontrunner may be premature. The primary is over nine months away and this will be a long and hard fought race. South Carolina must choose the person who can best lead the State to a brighter and more prosperous future.
By Anon on September 1st, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Not “interested in Public Service”? Isn’t married? Anybody who runs against Scott should be afraid but, is that the best dirt you can come up with?
By good grief on September 1st, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Scott has been at his current job for about a year… stepping stones hmmm? He should stay put for a while and build his resume and his base… We can’t have another professional politician in office. We need someone who wants to serve because he sees a need. I believe that someone seeking the #2 job in the state and wants to be a leader should have a record as a leader.
By madcock on September 1st, 2009 at 9:35 pm
What a GOP ticket, a Sikh woman from India, and a gay black guy!
Given the impotence of the SC Democratic party, the Repubs will still win. LOL!!!
By Red Bank Bar on September 1st, 2009 at 10:14 pm
A gay houseboy from Charleston being pimped by Will Folks, a tool with no integrity. Or, do we want a REMF knuckledragger in the WeinieMan, Bull Connor? I love it. Bring it on, wingnuts.
By Earl Capps on September 2nd, 2009 at 12:18 am
Maddock, Haley was born in Bamberg and raised in the Midlands. That makes her one of us.
I’m twice-divorced, 38 years old, and have been living alone for six years. What does that make me?
By rick on September 2nd, 2009 at 6:48 am
Earl…American middle of the road with a bad track record in picking the fairer sex? Anybody got pictures or written documents about Scott being Gay? What are his conservative views? Does he in fact support the Constitution? Is he another Rino that wants to control and destroy business? Will he vote/support increased taxes/fees? Does he believe in free market enterprise? Will he be willing to remove governmental controls that impede job creation? As far as his sex life….not my business.
By Red Bank Bar on September 2nd, 2009 at 7:07 am
Slogans, Rickie, slogans.
“Will he be willing to remove governmental controls that impede job creation?” Tell us, Rickie, give us examples.
Tell us what “support the Constitution” means? Your wingnut version unsupported by any court decisions or statutory law? I suspect just your fantasies.
We’ll leave the light on, Rickie.
By Get Real on September 2nd, 2009 at 8:34 am
Is it true that people say he might not win his House seat again this go around and that’s why he wants to leap frog to Lite Gov?
A candidate with real experience is Bill Connor! He has my vote!
By rick on September 2nd, 2009 at 9:57 am
Red Bank Bar….go home….huffpo is calling.
By Earl Capps on September 2nd, 2009 at 11:01 am
Get Real, Tim probably owns that seat for as long as he wants it, which is why I don’t get why he’s running. The guy could stay in the House and maybe be speaker in ten years, which would be an office with far more power than the Lt. Governor could ever dream of having.
Rick, your description of me is the understatement of the week :)
By Red Bank Bar on September 2nd, 2009 at 11:30 am
“My name is Rick. I am incapable of responding substantively. I am good at repeating slogans I do not understand and cannot explain. Therefore, I am a Republican.”
Thanks, Rick, for your confession.
By Danny on September 2nd, 2009 at 11:33 am
I’ve known Tim for over 30 years. He is definitely not gay. He is a gentleman of outstanding character and morals. The fact that he is over 40 and not married means nothing. I’ve met almost every woman that he has dated since we were 15 and he just hasn’t found the right one yet. That is it. As far as the gin-n-juice comment, Tim does not drink nor has ever ever had a drink so I would not expect him to know about the reference. Making the reference and assuming that he would know about it because he is black is just plain redneck bigotry.
If anyone wants to find legitimate dirt on him, be my guest… hope you have a lot of time to waste. The worst thing that he’s done since I’ve known him was breaking my windshield in high school while trying to swat a mosquito. My father went to his grave not believing that story.
By Earl Capps on September 2nd, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Danny, I’m concerned. Your statement seems to suggest the potential to lash out with excessive force and take lives.
Just because you say he does not drinking alcohol does not mean he does not do drugs. Nor did you make it clear that he is from this planet and does not take orders from Moscow.
Reading between the lines here, I think there is much to be concerned about. You just told us more than words could ever say.
… of course I’m just joking. Tim is a 110% class act. I just wish he’d slow down and not try to move up so quickly. He did a solid job with Charleston County, and I wish he’d take some time to become the same kind of leader in the House, because I know he’s capable of doing it.
By Ho Xiang on September 2nd, 2009 at 5:51 pm
I haven’t followed the Lt. Gov. race much but can’t help but be intrigued to read Red Bank Bar’s post that Connor is a REMF?
REMF? A Citadel graduate, Lt. Col. in the “Infantry” no less. As a law student he could have asked for a JAG position but “volunteered” to switch units so that he could “volunteer” for combat Afghanistan. He’s the only combat Vet in the bunch. I don’t think Ken Ard or Tim Scott ever wore a uniform.
Here are some quotes from his Officer Evaluation Reports posted on his website at VoteConnor.com…
“He has served as brigade-equivalent operations officer and as battalion-equivalent commander of all Police Mentor Teams (PMTs) in Helmand Province, the most volatile province in Afghanistan… Bill led a combat convoy that survived a massive Taliban ambush involving small arms, automatic weapons fire, RPGs (including 2 vehicle hits), .
mortars, and IEDs for over 7Km without a single US casualty. Bill placed himself in harm’s way numerous times to accomplish his missions… Make him a Battalion Commander. He has the potential to be a Brigade Commander and wear a star.”
By Red Bank Bar on September 3rd, 2009 at 7:56 am
Bull’s Officer Evaluation Reports are a joke, just like 95% of them are. They’re largely self-evaluations.
I love the description of the event as it confirms my sources. I’ve spoken to two South Carolinians in law enforcement who were there in Afghanistan. These are hard-core Republicans. They have nothing but derision for Bull the REMF. This was a daily convey that ALWAYS drew small arms fire. Nuisance fire, nothing more.
Bull flew by helicopter to the delivery point so he wouldn’t have to go round-trip. He then straps on a side arm, lowers the window on his vehicle, and begins firing his sidearm. He was requested, quite firmly, to stop. He was specifically told he could cause more damage by throwing his Citadel ring at the “ambushers”. He emptied his clip to cement his “combat” experience. The description is also very telling as the “MASSIVE”(Bull’s word) Taliban ambush (which was the equivalent of the MASH episode on 5 O’Clock Charlie)resulted in TWO dings on the Humvees. The convey lost no vehicles, no casualties, and was not even delayed ten minutes. Reeley’s Paint and Body could fix the damage in ten minutes.
Has anyone noticed NO ONE who served with Bull has stood up with him at any event and lauded his “combat” status? He’ll get a few prefunctory blurbs on campaign literature solely due to his rank but no one who actually served will go front and center for him.
By vicupstate on September 4th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Can someone tell me what REMF stands for? That is a new one on me, but I’m new to this blog. I assume that M stands for ‘Mother’, and F stands for …well you know.
Also, is being a REMF better or worst than being a RINO in GOP group think?
As for Mr. Scott, you would be well advised to reconsider your decision to run for Lt. Gov. The best that can happen is that you win, and you eventually make it to Governor. Big title, no power. Stay in the House or maybe go for state Senate when an opening occurs. That is where the real power is.
If you must run for Lt. Gov., by all means do not let anyone know you are black. GOPers ain’t gonna believe that you and Obama aren’t tight. Also, I wouldn’t discourage the rumors you might be gay, even if you are not. Not that it’s anyone’s business in the first place.
GOPers can deal with you being gay, as long as you observe ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ protocol. More importantly, they wouldn’t think you want a white woman.
By Ho Xiang on September 4th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Red Bank Bar wrote, “Has anyone noticed NO ONE who served with Bull has stood up with him at any event and lauded his “combat” status?”
I think the obvious observation is to note that no one who served with Bill Connor has “disclaimed” his service, other than unnamed sources that Red Bank Bar conveniently can’t identify.
Seriously Red Bank Bar, is that all you have to complain about?
By Weary One on September 17th, 2009 at 10:29 am
Seriously Red Bank Bar, or should I say Robert Cahaly?
You still mad Connor didn’t hire you after all of your pitches? The accusation that he’s a REMF is mind-boggling to say the least. Of course, threatening his supporters is just as baffling and not very smart.
Now you’re tied to the Guiliani candidate who preaches about not raising taxes then (on the same web page no less) tells his folks a 1 percent tax hike is the “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”, runs for county GOP chair while backroom campaigning for lt gov then serves a month before resigning, fails to show up for GOP meetings so as not to face those opposed to him.
While I’m not a Connor supporter, your hatred/jealousy here is tiring and annoying. Try discussing your candidate’s virtues instead of attacking the others.
Never mind, I see your issue there.
By Martha Washington on October 9th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
“I believe that someone seeking the #2 job in the state and wants to be a leader should have a record as a leader.” If Harrell likes SCott, that’s enough reason not to vote for him. Bill Connor has a record as a leader and knows the Constitution. Ken Ard doesn’t know squat about many Constitutional bills coming up this year.
I don’t see much leadership in any of the candidates but Connor. It is unlikely I would vote for a democrat for this position. If a conservative, liberty loving, communist hating candidate appeared, i might consider it. It isnt about party at this point. It’s about who will stop the march toward Marxism.
By Martha Washington on October 9th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
Whoever Red Bank is…you’re a jack ass.
You’ve obviously never been in the military or you would know that people dont write their own glory tales. The two cowards you refer to have no way of knowing what entailed that day.
What kind of pinko loser gets kicks out of lying about men who do your fighting for you. The sources you mention that have contempt for Connor are likely grunts that never learned to tie their boots. Even dumbasses can get in the Army with a D-…so there is still hope for you.