The Republican response to President Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress came from Senator Tim Scott on Wednesday night. When Senator Scott was first elected to Congress, it was a watershed moment in American history. It was decided that Senator Scott would give the Republican answer to Vice President Biden’s first address to Congress.
Senator Scott, speaking as a Republican, said he will “share Republicans’ positive agenda for expanding opportunity and empowering working families” when his appearance was announced. He cited a statement by Vice President Joe Biden: “In my opinion, our country’s president is a wonderful person. There were many inspiring phrases throughout his speech.” To continue his address, he made a series of sweeping statements, such that the Democratic Party was “driving the nation more apart” and that “America is not a racist country.”
Who is Tim Scott?
The only African-American senator in the Senate today is Republican Party member Tim Scott. Having been appointed by Governor Nikki Haley in 2013, Senator Scott is the first black senator from the South since Reconstruction. In 1995, he made his political debut when he was elected to serve on the Charleston City Council. As of 2011, he had moved on to represent South Carolina in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Sen. Scott is the first African American to serve in both houses of Congress. He is one of only 11 African Americans to ever be elected to the Senate. He is the senior senator on the Senate Special Committee on Aging. Scott, a sitting senator, will seek reelection in 2022. His previous votes indicate he will side with the Republican Party on most legislation.
What is Tim Scott’s Net Worth?
Senator Scott disclosed his financial information in 2009, claiming a net worth of $3.88 million. Since then, his wealth has significantly decreased. His net worth is estimated at $200,000 according to Celebrity Net Worth. Apart from his political career, he also owns an insurance company, Tim Scott Allstate, and worked as a financial adviser.
The biggest differences between the haves and have nots in America is a quality education.
But the Biden administration has empowered unions & bureaucrats to limit education options for students. I’m fighting against that. pic.twitter.com/OuKginZA7f
— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) December 13, 2022
Early Life of Tim Scott
Scott’s mother, a nurse’s aide, and father, Ben Scott Sr., gave birth to him in North Charleston, South Carolina. At the age of 7, he saw the separation of his parents. He was raised in a poor working-class home, where his mother worked 16-hour days to make ends meet. His sibling who is older than him serves in the United States Army at the sergeant major level.
Scott earned his diploma from R.B. Stall. In 1983 and ’84, he attended Presbyterian College thanks to a football scholarship; in 1988, he earned a Bachelor of Science in political science from Charleston Southern University. Scott attended the Palmetto Boys State program in his home state of South Carolina, an experience he credits with leading him to a career in public service. Scott entered the insurance and financial advisory fields after finishing college. He operates under the name Tim Scott Allstate Insurance.
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Tim Scott’s Personal Life
Scott is currently single. He is the proud owner of Pathway Real Estate Group, LLC, and a partner in an insurance business. Scott identifies as an evangelical Protestant. He credits Steven Furtick’s “The Blessing,” a worship hymn, with getting him through the COVID-19 epidemic. He used to serve on the board of Charleston’s large evangelical church, Seacoast Church.
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Last Lines
Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina delivered the Republican rebuttal to Vice President Joe Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday night. It was a pivotal event in American history when Senator Scott was first elected to Congress. After Vice President Biden’s initial address to Congress, it was decided that Senator Scott would deliver the Republican response.
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