Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) launched his presidential campaign at a rally Monday in Charleston, offering an optimistic message he hopes can contrast from his opponents. AP's Meg Kinnard breaks down what's to come for the junior senator on the trail.
“I choose freedom and hope and opportunity,” Scott said. He went on to tell the crowd that ”we need a president who persuades not just our friends and our base” but seeks “commonsense” solutions and displays “compassion for people who don’t agree with us.”
His announcement event featured an opening prayer by Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, who said, “I think our country is ready to be inspired again.” Republican Sen. Mike Rounds, South Dakota’s other senator, has already announced his support for Scott. Scott also won reelection in firmly Republican South Carolina -- which has an early slot on the Republican presidential primary calendar -- by more than 20 points less than six months ago. Advisers bet that can make Scott a serious contender for an early, momentum-generating win., who once served as Trump’s former United Nations ambassador, is also running.
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