Senator Tim Scott launches official bid as Republican candidate for president

Fri, 19 May, 2023 - 16:54

Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina has filed paperwork to enter the 2024 Republican presidential race.

His move will test whether a more optimistic vision of America’s future can resonate with GOP voters who have elevated partisan brawlers in recent years.

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