"If the small government concept grows, we have fewer dollars leaving our pockets, we have more folks..." — 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.

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.