Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, who has been speculated to be a potential running mate for former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election, has launched a weekly series called “America’s Starting Five” in a bid to engage with Black voters. The series features other Black Republicans in Congress and aims to discuss politics, race, and the upcoming election. Scott hopes to make Black conservatives more visible and to reach out to Black voters, particularly Black men.
Recent polling data shows a growing number of Black voters are open to voting for Trump in the upcoming election, with 40% of Black men under 50 years old expressing preference for Trump over Biden. Scott’s focus on his race is a departure from the early days of his presidential campaign, where he was hesitant to lean too deeply into his identity.
Despite skepticism from the Biden-Harris campaign, Scott’s potential as a valuable surrogate for Trump is evident, as he has actively campaigned for Trump and appeared alongside him at various events. Trump has also praised Scott’s campaigning abilities, indicating that Scott may play an important role in attracting more Black voters to the Republican Party.
While Scott aims to increase visibility and engage with Black voters through his series, the Biden-Harris campaign remains confident in their ability to secure Black voter support based on their administration’s track record and commitment to addressing issues affecting the Black community.
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