Showing posts with label Sen. Tim Scott. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sen. Tim Scott. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Vouchers! Vouchers! Vouchers!

Vouchers! Vouchers! Vouchers!

July 22, 2015 Champions of School Choice , Rep. Luke Messer 0 Comments

Capitol Hill Rally Celebrates 'School Choice Champions'

By Jason Russell, July 22, 2015
Washington Examiner

School choice advocates gathered on Capitol Hill Tuesday to rally for educational options and celebrate three members of Congress that PublicSchoolOptions.org has named as Champions of School Choice.

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C.; Rep. Luke Messer, R-Ind.; and Rep. Todd Rokita, R-Ind., were all awarded small trophies and recognized as Champions of School Choice.

"When you give parents options, when you give them a choice, kids have a better chance," Scott said. "No one loves their child like their parents, and the results are amazing." Scott praised the Washington, D.C. Opportunity Scholarships program. Scott said the program has a graduation rate almost twice as high as the District's traditional public schools and spends only 40 percent per student as much as traditional public schools do.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Awakening continues

November 18, 2014 Black Republicans , Blacks 0 Comments
WaPo: GOP Winning Support Of Black Americans--Turning Point

Chelsi Henry, Nov. 7, 2014, Washington Post

On Tuesday night, Americans caught a glimpse of the Republican Party’s future. Mia Love, from Utah, became the first African-American Republican woman to be elected to Congress. Will Hurd became Texas’ first African-American Republican* congressman since Reconstruction. And Tim Scott, from South Carolina, became the first African-American senator from the South since Reconstruction. He’s also the first to be elected to both the House and Senate.

These historic wins mark a turning point in the Republican Party’s relationship with African Americans. Despite the prevailing narrative, it’s clear that diversity exists and is growing in the GOP. There are early signs that African Americans, tired of being taken for granted, are looking for alternatives to the failed policies of the left. And the Republican message is resonating. We are seeing new faces and new leaders in the GOP. After the election, African-American news sites The Grio and The Root were among the first media outlets to acknowledge the historic wins of Scott and Love. This support is a step in the right direction. African Americans can see that the GOP does not just talk about supporting them, but also has diverse representation in Congress providing solutions to the challenges we face.

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Monday, November 10, 2014

ES Twitter Flash

November 10, 2014 ES Twitter Flash , Rep. Mia Love 0 Comments



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Friday, November 7, 2014

And Now This..."I Look Forward To Working With You, Mr. President"

And Now This..."I Look Forward To Working With You, Mr. President"

November 07, 2014 And Now This... , President Barack Obama 0 Comments


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Thursday, November 6, 2014

And Now This… "Tim Scott, All-American"

November 06, 2014 Republican Thinker , Sen. Tim Scott 0 Comments

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Wait, wait, don't tell me

November 05, 2014 Jason DeWitt , Mid-Term Elections 2014 0 Comments
Guess Which Party Is Responsible For Electing The First Black Senator EVER From The South?

By Jason DeWitt, Nov. 4, 2014, Toprightnews.com

And it was truly historic. From the Weekly Standard:

South Carolina has elected the first black senator from the South since Reconstruction, with Republican Tim Scott winning his race to complete a term to the Senate after having been appointed to the seat in 2013.

Scott is the first African American popularly elected to the Senate in the old Confederacy.

Yet the media constantly bashes the Republican party as racists — even though it was the Democrats who actually had a former Klu Klux Klan Wizard — the late Robert Byrd — as their Senate Majority Leader in the 1980s, with nary a word from the lapdog leftist media.

And of course Barack Obama and Eric Holder have lowered race-baiting to a favorite gutter sport over their 6-year reign of terror — again without being called on it by the media.

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Saturday, May 10, 2014

Racism? Bloomberg Says Tim Scott's Success Due To GOP Lowering Bar For Blacks --Don't libs LIKE racial preferences?

May 10, 2014 Bloomberg.com , GOP 0 Comments
Sen. Tim Scott
By Joe Newby, May 10, 2014, Examiner.com

It seems some in the so-called mainstream media have a very low opinion of black Republicans. Bloomberg writer Francis Wilkinson created something of a stir after attributing the success of Sen.Tim Scott, R-S.C., to some form of GOP affirmative action that lowers the bar for blacks, Twitchy reported Friday.

Wilkinson observed that Scott does not have a challenger, unlike a number of other Republicans. Wilkinson said he was told by an unnamed South Carolina Republican there are two reasons for this.

"First, Scott placed himself so far to the right that there was no space for a Tea Party challenge on ideological grounds. He has an 'F' on the NAACP legislative scorecard and a higher score on the right-wing Heritage Action scorecard -- 94 out of a possible 100 -- than fellow South Carolinian Joe 'You Lie' Wilson," Wilkinson wrote.

"Second, Scott benefits from a widespread recognition among Tea Partyers and conservatives in general that a high-profile black conservative is a thing most rare and precious. The act of supporting a black conservative is both an absolution for the past and a shield for the present and future," he added.

In other words, it's all about race, not the fact that Tim Scott is a very successful conservative Senator who has earned the respect of his base. But he wasn't finished, saying Scott, along with former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain and former RNC chief Michael Steele are "members of an endangered political species for whom the bar is effectively lowered."

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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Congressman Calls Clarence Thomas An "Uncle Tom"--Won’t Apologize

May 06, 2014 Articles by Larry Elder , Congressman Bennie Thompson 0 Comments
Congressman Bennie Thompson
By Larry Elder, May 6, 2014

Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-Miss), recently appeared on Nation of Islam Radio, where he called Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas an "Uncle Tom"-- a slur that says Thomas is intentionally hurting black people.

Thompson said, "[Thomas] doesn't like black people, he doesn't like being black." What Thomas decisions have hurt blacks? Thompson said, "[If] you look at his decisions on the court, they have been adverse to the minority community, and the people I represent have a real issue with an African-American not being sensitive to those issues."

What decisions? Thompson mentioned Thomas’ opposition to affirmative action and Obamacare, as well as his support for voter ID. Never mind that in liberal states like California and Oregon voters have voted against using race as a factor in college and university admissions. Never mind that black and Hispanic voters support voter ID in numbers comparable to white support.

As to Thomas’ ruling that Obamacare is unconstitutional, Thompson dismisses Thomas’ reasoned objection its legality as “adverse to the minority community”? All opposition to Obamacare makes one an enemy to the minority community?

Earlier this year, I wrote about this juvenile “Uncle Tom” attack line, which is designed to shut down argument while maligning those committing the crime of having another point of view:

Sorry About Calling You 'Uncle Tom'

The Rev. William Barber, head of North Carolina's chapter of the left-wing NAACP, recently said this about black, tea-party-supported Republican U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, S.C.: "A ventriloquist can always find a good dummy." Sounds like Barber might have mentored an ex-high school classmate with whom I recently had the following exchange:

Ex-Classmate: "Uncle Tom in its purest form, that's Larry Elder, you hate your own people, need your ass kicked. ... I remember you from Crenshaw High. Your politics are so predictable. Man, you're such a phony. White folks don't accept you like you assume. When I lived in Orange County, you were kind of a joke."

Elder: "Generally, I don't respond to insults, but since you are a fellow Crenshaw Cougar, I'm giving you a little time.

"Funny, I don't remember you. What that says about the impression you made, I'll leave up to you.

"What do I care if 'white folks don't accept me' -- whatever that means? I'm not running for president of 'white folks.' I have friends, relatives and co-workers who manage to tolerate me.

"I'm sure you've done well in life, well enough to take time to tell me how I've mismanaged mine.

"Nor does it hurt my feelings to hear what you've said about me. I look at people like you the way I look at an otherwise friendly dog, taught viciousness by its owner. You've been trained to see disagreement over the kind of issues I discuss as somehow threatening to your well-being.

"That I see the world differently from you warrants the kind of silly put-downs in your post? Really? You say, 'When I lived in OC, you were kind of a joke.' Meaning, exactly what? That when you said my name out loud people fell down in laughter? Meaning, a scientific poll was conducted by field researchers showing that OC residents considered Larry Elder a 'joke'? (For the record, my highest program ratings are in OC.)

"The formula for life -- to me and my parents -- is simple, if hard to implement. Work hard. Don't make excuses. When things go wrong, ask whether I could have done something different, something better.

"Now, you'll write back. Everybody does. And when I don't respond -- because of how I choose to invest my valuable time -- you'll call me another series of juvenile names and tell your friends and relatives that Elder's not responding because you 'won the argument.' Hey, if it makes you feel better, go for it.

"You can always call in to my show, and we can do this for real -- if you have the cashews. Call from 3pm to 6pm, Mondays to Fridays. Tell my screener that we've chatted on Facebook.

"Take care, Bro. Too bad they indoctrinated you and turned you into a sad, simple, sputtering name-caller. Winners don't see a need to put others down to elevate themselves.

"That's a job for victicrats -- those who blame others for their 'plight.' Report to the nearest mirror."

This provoked interesting Facebook comments.

TG: "Larry, I'm white and live in Orange County. And to be honest I read your posts all the time and always watch when you're on TV. I truly didn't realize or even give it a second thought that you were black. Does it matter? I like your views and think you're an intelligent man. Would truly like to see you in politics. Keep up the good work, we need more people like you. Regardless of color."

KV: "Is that why we have 'Larry Elder for President' bumper-stickers on our cars? I would give five years of my life to have Larry even one term as president. May God bless Larry and all who try to make sense to a twisted liberal world."

ML: "That reply rocked, Larry. And surprise, surprise, to your former racist classmate, there are many white people who could care less that you are black. I care that you recognize the Democratic Party is the party of social enslavement and social injustice all hidden underneath their plastic self-righteous smiles and slanderous anti-Republican rants. You, sir, speak for Americans -- not just a race -- and your values are the same as mine. ... You are like a drink of clear, fresh, cool water in this age of media lies and censorship! Thanks for keeping it real!"

LP: "So sick of the black and white thing. Tired of blacks who see what is really happening and speaking out, being reduced to 'Uncle Toms' because they think for themselves. I admire the man or woman who can discern the depth of the crushing politics that is being played out here in America no matter their origin, race or religion."

Several hundred comments later, I still hadn't heard back from my former classmate. I wrote again.

Elder: "Knock-knock."

This time he replied. Then something surprising happened.

Classmate: "I apologize, for the name calling, Mr. Elder. I've had cancer. It's left me somewhat bitter. Man, I'm sorry for coming at you like that."

Elder: "Apology accepted. Be well." 

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