Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has launched a brand new video sequence spotlighting the 5 Black Republican congressional lawmakers.
The sequence, which aired its inaugural video Friday, delves into what it means to be a Black Republican within the context of the 2024 presidential election and the political world.
The sequence known as “America’s Beginning 5,” and the roundtable dialogue featured Scott and Reps. Burgess Owens (Utah), John James (Mich.) and Wesley Hunt (Texas).
Rep. Byron Donalds (Fla.) is credited to be a part of the sequence, however was not a part of the roundtable aired Friday.
The group targeted on earlier feedback made by President Biden, together with his controversial feedback that if Black voters didn’t vote for him then they “ain’t Black.”
“It’s typically irritating in addition to entertaining,” Scott tells the others. “Irritating in that Democrats and Joe Biden get away with saying the darnedest issues and by no means held accountable by anybody for the issues they are saying so salaciously. Entertaining as a result of that’s humorous. I imply, significantly that’s the factor which you could’t be Black? An outdated white dude telling me I can’t be Black if I don’t vote for him?”
Scott additionally shares that his grandmother was a conservative.
“She could by no means have stated the phrase ‘conservative,’ she could by no means have voted for a conservative, however all the things she taught me was conservative,” Scott stated.
The group strikes on and listens to Biden’s feedback that “poor children are simply as brilliant and proficient as white children”
The feedback, which acquired backlash on the time, weren’t gaffes, James stated.
“I feel Joe Biden is as severe as a coronary heart assault,” James stated, as Hunt emphatically agreed subsequent to him.
“The vanity of those white liberals condescending not simply African People, however poor children typically,” James continued. “He’s speaking a couple of social financial divide. He is speaking about elites towards working class and poor folks. And this may clarify why plenty of their insurance policies are starting to maneuver issues away from the place they’re most wanted.”
Scott, who suspended his personal bid for the White Home earlier this 12 months, is a powerful contender for former president Trump’s operating mate.
Trump, who has been working to spice up his assist amongst Black People, indicated in February that he’s contemplating each Scott and Donalds for vp. Many are hoping such a transfer might pull Black voter assist from Biden come November.
The second installment of “America’s Beginning 5” airs April 12.
