Tim Scott asked on MSNBC how he stands for the poor when he’s a Republican. This is how he handled the question

[Geee]

Washington Examiner:

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., explained during an appearance on MSNBC on Thursday that it is the Republican Party and its support for things being conducted at the local level, and not the Democratic Party, that has helped people like him rise from poverty and become successful.

 

His remarks came after MSNBC host Thomas Roberts asked: “You say you’re concerned about kids that are growing up in the wrong zip code and, like yourself, had a tough start on the way out. But if we look at agencies that are following some of your voting records, they have concern. And the NAACP has given you an ‘F’ on their annual scorecard.”

 

Scott responded to his grading with a laugh.

 

“Let's just ask ourselves, if we look back over the history when Congress was controlled by the Democrats for 40 consecutive years, if we look at the result of that control, what has happened in black America? We saw greater poverty,” the South Carolina senator said.

[RandyM]

"The answer to address poverty, Scott said, is found in 'a good education' and 'a strong work ethic.'"

 

Amen, brother.

[nickydog]

But it's African Americans like Tim Scott who have to say these things. Not angry old white guys. Then people might start paying attention.

[SrWoodchuck]

But it's African Americans like Tim Scott who have to say these things. Not angry old white guys. Then people might start paying attention.

 

But....but....he's one of those angry old white guys the republicans elected....isn't he? It's what the Prog-rats have been saying and they don't lie......