Tim Scott

Part of the challenge of being a black Republican anywhere is that you start off with people walking in with chips on their shoulder trying to figure out what is wrong with you.

If the small government concept grows, we have fewer dollars leaving our pockets, we have more folks motivated to make a profit.

I was warmly embraced by the Tea Party. They openly seek more minorities.

Thousands of Americans are forced to join unions as a condition of employment, with little to no chance of ever having their voices heard.

I'm going to be a Republican who happens to be black - who will talk about issues that I'm passionate about.

I believe Americans have a strong work ethic.