This is a message perfectly designed for MAGA audiences who view Scott as an unimpeachable witness for the defense of their own righteousness. According to Scott, America always has been and remains “a land of opportunity rather than oppression” we just need to abandon liberalism in all its forms to allow people like him to flourish via hard work and personal responsibility grounded in patriotism and Christian faith. In a Republican Party whose base is eager for all-out war with Joe Biden and the “radical left” that allegedly controls him, Scott argues that “the truth of my life disproves their lies,” particularly any claim that America needs to deal with racism or the legacy of racism. As his presidential announcement speech in South Charleston on Monday made clear, the 57-year-old, who is serving his second full Senate term, intends to make his autobiography the centerpiece of his 2024 presidential bid. He does so not just to express pride in his and his family’s accomplishments but also to repudiate the idea that government is the solution to the problems facing Black low-income Americans like himself. If you’ve been paying any attention to South Carolina senator Tim Scott’s career, you probably know he leans on his up-from-poverty life story pretty heavily in talking about his political philosophy.
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