Scott “85 Percent” Settled On Congressional Bid
By FITSNews || S.C. Rep. Tim Scott – the lone African-American Republican at the S.C. State House – is “eighty-five percent” certain that he will mount a bid to become the lone African-American Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Multiple sources have confirmed to FITS that Scott is leaning heavily toward dropping out of the race for S.C. Lt. Governor and running for the First Congressional District seat that’s being vacated by U.S. Rep. Henry Brown (RINO – Hanahan, S.C.).
If he runs, sources tell FITS that Scott is poised to receive major behind-the-scenes support from the state and local Republican parties, as well as a massive influx of Charleston, S.C. money. In fact, Scott recently returned from Washington, D.C., where he met with national GOP officials about the race.
Scott was noncommittal about his plans when asked for comment, although he didn’t rule anything out either.
In addition to the institutional and financial support, Scott would also have a strong record on which to mount a bid.
After some initial stumbles in the S.C. House, he quickly righted the ship and wound up receiving high marks from fiscal conservatives for his votes to limit government growth.
Currently running for the GOP nomination in this race is tea party activist and military mom Katherine Jenerette as well as two RINO fortunate sons, Charleston County Councilman Paul Thurmond and Columbia lobbyist principal Carroll A. “Tumpy” Campbell.
Thurmond is the son of reformed segregationist U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond, while Campbell – a member of a “whites only” Country Club in Columbia – is the son of former S.C. Gov. Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.
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By Ynotfirst on January 21st, 2010 at 8:02 am
He could win.
By scott fan on January 21st, 2010 at 8:55 am
he needs to win.
By carolinabuckeye on January 21st, 2010 at 9:13 am
I don’t know much about him, but I’m anti-dynasty, So go Scott.
By sclawboy on January 21st, 2010 at 9:32 am
Are there no announced Democrat candidates, or are you just refusing to include them?
By Liberty For Me on January 21st, 2010 at 9:49 am
Not sure…If he could win the Lt Gov position he could do more good herein the future.But I think Congress might be more important at this time.
By vern on January 21st, 2010 at 10:02 am
I won’t vote for any of these losers.
By Matt on January 21st, 2010 at 10:03 am
If Scott goes to Congress then he becomes an instant national figure. If he thinks he can can win the primary, there’s no question he’d rather become a major presence on the national stage then spend four or eight years wearing a purple robe and handing out blankets.
But it would leave us with two lightweight candidates running for Lt. Gov. Surely one of the state senators would be willing to get in that race.
By Darth on January 21st, 2010 at 10:04 am
My sources say still in the Lt Gov race… ask his fund raiser, that “talented newcomer”
By ScottMakesMeFITS on January 21st, 2010 at 10:14 am
This guy is cleary committed – to doing whatever he can to boost his own name and stature. When a politician runs for one office, and then mid stream decides he/she will run for another one that is completely unrelated, they go from being potential public servant/statesman to selfserving opportunist.
Also, this guy has served for what, one legislative session? So 4 months (now about five) and FITS writes:
“…Scott would also have a strong record on which to mount a bid.
After some initial stumbles in the S.C. House, he quickly righted the ship.”
That is hilarious.
By Mike on January 21st, 2010 at 10:18 am
I agree with Carolina Buckeye. Enough of the Kennedys, Bushes and other families who think its a birth right to be an elected official. There are plenty of other good people who dont have a “royal” lineage to run for office.
By Daniel on January 21st, 2010 at 10:29 am
What’s up with the RINO label for Thurmond?
By fitsnews on January 21st, 2010 at 10:46 am
Scott does have a good record, although we are inclined to think Jenerette would be the purest of the candidates.
Still, it remains to see whether or not she will be able to raise the money to be credible.
As for the RINO label on Thurmond, stay tuned :)
By berkeley voter on January 21st, 2010 at 11:41 am
This is great news!
Will, you are less than ignorant about coastal politics so you don’t understand how Scott is by far the most popular and qualified out there.
It’s easy for your girl Jenerette to be “pure’ when her only accomplishment are delusional chutzpa, a website and parroting her abusive husband’s talking points.
By Jiggs on January 21st, 2010 at 12:19 pm
Wil, remember that birthday party you attended that Scott threw for the paralyzed girl right before the Republican primary for his House Seat? What has he done for her lately? Maybe he has done something and I just don’t know about it but it certainly hasn’t been splashed across the front of the paper like that was. Coincidence? I think not.
The guy will do anything to promote himself. He is extremely shallow.
He is also very much like our Govenor in one aspect: He likes women from South of the Border and I don’t mean the one in Dillon either. He has a strong affinity for Latino women.
He is nothing more than a self centered , it’s all about me, guy. In other words, your typical politician.
By Over My Dead Body on January 21st, 2010 at 12:19 pm
^^^
TITCR
Zing!
By berkeley voter on January 21st, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Jiggs, how dare you sneer at Tim Scott’s generous service to Brittany Riffe. He certainly did more than you or Will or I did. Should he get her a new car every year?
Here’s an update: http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2010/jan/14/finding-normal/
By Jack Floyd on January 21st, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Typical of Scott, Thurmond and others to let Campbell do the heavy lifting by chasing the workhorse back home and then wanting to sweep up and ride to victory. Don’t believe the ole Tumpster will let that happen.
By fitsnews on January 21st, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Jack,
Tumpy is borderline retarded. He will not only let that happen, he will sit around while it happens with a not-so-bright look on his face.
“ole Tumpster.”
Sheesh,
-FITS
By me on January 21st, 2010 at 1:54 pm
nice looks like i’ll be voting for elmo this year. Can someone please get scotts stance on immigration, pre-emptive war and our numerous constituional violations by the goverment( patriot act )
By PSST on January 21st, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Ok So Scott advocated raising taxes to keep Carta in SC running and believes that big government should provide rides for everyone on your dime. Yes great record alright! Tump Campbell, Um…. no thanks, Paul Thumond? IDK seems a bit like a good ole boy kinda thing.
Ok I have to agree with Will about Jenerette. But….. with what I’ve seen lately, the TeaParty peeps and 9-12vers are all talk. They say they support someone then clam up when it comes to giving a dime. Guess their committments only go as far as their mouths. Looks like they would’ve helped Sen. Grooms or Bill Connor. The Sen. had to leave the race and who knows if Connor will get the funds he needs! Evidently, The GOP won’t help before a primary so candidates who aren’t getting help from AT&T or large corps with an agenda don’t have much hope. Things will never change if John Q Public won’t get off the dime and help those who are truly worthy. S’pose the candidates are expected to travel stump to stump on their dime, miss meals,family days, work their jobs and keep up with staff. Tea Party and 9-12vers are new to the game and when they figure out that the most effect thing they need to do is give to the candidates, they will be effective, until then…. not so much.
By Weighing In on January 21st, 2010 at 3:12 pm
ole tumpster should get out before finishing 4th
By Nemo on January 21st, 2010 at 8:59 pm
Scott has to change races because he’s getting his can kicked by Connor. Why not take the statewide money he has already raised and use it locally instead?
By beentook2 on January 21st, 2010 at 9:34 pm
I am voting for the teenie weenie lady and I don’t live in her district.
By Colin Ross on January 21st, 2010 at 10:08 pm
There is an actual choice in this race. Kieth Blandford is stepping up on the libertarian candidate. Despite being the only real small business owner thats going to be on the ticket, the republican party told him that he basically wasn’t royalty and therefor couldn’t run.
By Martha Washington on January 21st, 2010 at 10:30 pm
I dont know how the rest of you feel about our turncoast quasi republican US Senator Graham but he shiftily endorsed Tim Scott on a conference call in the LowCounrty recently.
Im voting for Jenrette, but if I had planned on voting for Scott, I would change my mind based on Graham’s endorsement.
I want NO ONE that Graham, the RINO, globalist who voted for CAp and Trade, wrote the Military Commissions Act pro-torture that cost us our Habeus Corpus rights as Americans, was one of only 2 repub to vote against TORT reform, the ONLY republican on the Senate Judiciary to vote for Sotomayor…take a breath…
and he called Ted Kennedy “one of the most principled men Ive ever met.” (4-06) Graham rcvd a 25% rating forom the group ENGLISH FIRST (National English ORG) a 52% rating from the NAtional Taxpayers Org and a 44% from the Eagle Forum on Family Issues. (He IS pro-life so thats one for him)
So sorry TIM SCOTT. If US Senator Graham is for you, you have a big problem!! Thanks Senator but no thanks – just tell him that!!
By berkeley voter on January 22nd, 2010 at 8:02 am
Martha. does that mean you voted for Obama?
By PSST on January 22nd, 2010 at 11:16 am
WOW … Doesnt sound like Martha is a lefty to me. Lefty loves Grahamesty.
By martha washington on January 22nd, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Are you saying because i dont appreciate Graham and his constant compromising of the Constitution that makes me like Obama? That is a really far stretch. You dont know much about our senior senator, clearly.I dont stick with party poly-tiks for the sake of “The Party”. My husband, the first President, warned against parties much like Jesus warned against religions.
Besides, don’t you know Dorchester County democrats campaigned for Graham?
Anyway, back to Tim Scott. I dont kow him, he might be a great guy, but his conference call endorsement, though not a formal one, is enough for me and a lot of folks to wonder what it is about Scott that Graham likes. If that makes him a man who will worry less about SC and more about other states, “THE PARTY” and foreign countries…no thanks. If Tim SCott can prove he isn’t a Grammie, I might listen.
By Nancy Corbin on January 22nd, 2010 at 10:40 pm
I have known Tim Scott since he was a youngster and those of you that question his motives are way off base, but playing the pundit does make you seem smart. The really way off base person though is the one that won’t vote for Tim because Lindsey gave him an endorsement. I have been very vocal for a long time about taking Lindsey down a knotch and I would never let him dictate my vote for or against. I know that Tim Scott is an honest and truthful person and that many people have been asking him to run for Congress, my only regret is that he doesn’t live in the 6th Congressional District!
By Nancy Corbin on January 23rd, 2010 at 12:10 am
I have a question…. why do so few people put their names on what they write?
By Berkeley voter on January 23rd, 2010 at 8:43 am
Martha, I’m saying since Graham supported McCain ( and boy did he!) you must have voted for the other guy.
By WorkingTommyC on January 26th, 2010 at 8:21 am
Nancy Corbin (if that is your REAL name):
With as many crazy folks as there are out there and as dirty as SC politics can get, I and many others do not wish to be harassed anywhere but online where it belongs. We have lives (kind of, sort of, in my case) outside the internet and there’s no reason to engender prejudice among those we know in other capacities.
Besides which, if the “nom de plume” is consistently used then it should just be the ideas we’re judging and not the “who” and “how much” is behind the idea.
If you will read the “Federalist Papers,” you’ll find writings by the mysterious “Publius.” We know who Publius was now but their anonymity did not diminish the validity of their ideas. The fact of their anonymity actually made their ideas open to more open judgement without specific reference to their standing in society–a democratic ideal if there ever was one.
(By the way, Nancy, I’m typing this on my laptop as I’m sitting in my car parked outside of your house this very instant–JUST KIDDING!!!!)
By Nancy Corbin on January 26th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Working Tommy C – I guess I was raised that you had the courage of your convictions. Yes I know there are many nuts out there but I would feel less than honest if I did not put my name (and yes it is my real name) on anything I write. Any one that knows me knows that what I say is what I mean. That is important to me, worth the risk of the improbable crazy stalker….oh oh I see you outside!
By PalmettoWatchDog on January 29th, 2010 at 10:28 am
Looks like Sic Willie is on the Tim Scott payroll! Thurmond has earned his stripes to be elected to Congress. We need to grow the party with young energetic, talented people like Thurmond. What we don’t need is a symbolic figure so everyone feels good. I think the democratic party has tried that with our current president.
By Nancy Corbin on January 29th, 2010 at 9:50 pm
What has Thurmond done that Scott has not? Fourteen years on County Council vs service on City Council. Businessman vs lawyer. Name recognition made on record vs name recognition made by father. Who would be the symbolic candidate?
By martha washington on February 11th, 2010 at 12:39 am
I cant trust candidates that jump from one job description to another. They have a commitment problem. Though the perks and retirement plan are better for US seats than just lil ole SC seats. Jenerette was a Congressional Aide for Henry Brown and is the only one with experience at that level.
By Nancy Corbin on February 12th, 2010 at 10:24 am
I like Jenerette, and would have supported her if Tim had not made the difficult decision to change to the 1st Congressional District. He knew that some would use this against him but so many people asked him to change because he could best serve the people of SC in Congress. I respect a person that realizes they took the wrong road and makes the course correction. People that support him believe the decision was made in good faith, those that do not support him won’t believe. Such is life.