Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., leaves the stage after speaking at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition Spring Kick-Off Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Clive, Iowa. All rights reserved)CHARLESTON, S.C. – Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is nearly ready to reveal his decision on entering the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, saying Sunday that he would make an announcement on May 22. In his time on the trail, Scott has tried to present a more positive vision for the future than many of his potential rivals for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. Scott told The Associated Press in Iowa that voters he has spoken with respond favorably to his optimistic outlook for the country and his conservative ideals. “I think my candidacy is really designed around what the American people want to talk about, what their priorities are and what their issues are,” Scott told AP.

Source: The Nation April 30, 2023 22:04 UTC