Swain wanted a voice in that conversation, it appears … but didn’t get the response he was looking for from Scott. Worth noting? Scott has been one of the few Republicans driving the election reform discussion in the aftermath of the disputed 2020 presidential contest between Trump and U.S. “Scott’s office gave him the brush-off,” Howley noted. A “homeschool dad with a background in construction estimating and management,” he is also a GOP precinct president.Īccording to Patrick Howley of National File, Swain decided to run against Scott after repeatedly trying “to get information about the disputed 2020 presidential election” to the senator. president Donald Trump, Swain is a self-described “America first” candidate. This week, Scott drew what appears to be his first announced Republican primary opponent – Timothy Swain of Walterboro, S.C.Ī “dedicated supporter” of former U.S. That important two-letter caveat seems to have been completely lost on the Palmetto political class, who took Scott’s pronouncement as a definitive assertion that he would seek one more term in Washington, D.C.Īccording to our sources, Scott is committed to one more campaign – and is “100 percent” running for reelection. In 2019, the 55-year-old former insurance agent said that the upcoming election would be his last Senate campaign – “if” he ran. To be clear: Scott has said nothing of substance of late about his 2022 plans. Others contend that Scott – a devout Christian – is more interested in launching his own ministry. Some say he intends to remain in public service upon his return – perhaps seeking a statewide office at some point in the future. and is eager to return home to the Palmetto State. Multiple sources close to Scott have told us for years that he loathes Washington, D.C. No, the speculation surrounding Scott has nothing to do with factors surrounding him … but rather within him. last fall in the Palmetto State … and still lost. Nor is Scott occupying a remotely vulnerable seat – one in which a well-funded Democratic challenger could conceivably unseat him.Īfter all, the most well-funded Democrat in American history challenged arguably the most vulnerable “ Republican” in Washington D.C. It certainly wouldn’t be because Scott is unpopular within his own party (polls show him receiving overwhelming support from GOP primary voters in the Palmetto State). Wait a minute … why on earth would Scott not run again? senator Tim Scott of South Carolina is leaning against seeking another six-year term in the U.S. There has been quiet but abiding speculation in recent months that U.S.
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