State Rep. Tim Scott, by all indications one of the frontrunners in the race for Congress, spoke to the editorial board Monday, May 24. Scott occupies an ideological position just to the right of the mainstream Republican Party, but is generally viewed as too established in politics for the Tea Party groups to be completely comfortable with him - in other words, an ideal contender for the Club for Growth endorsement he received almost immediately after announcing his candidacy.
A list of our questions is below the video.
- 0:00 [Introduction. Scott describes his background and general approach to politics.]
- 12:44 How would you describe the workforce in the First District?
- 14:39 Describe your approach to energy and immigration policy.
- 16:47 Speak more specifically about offshore drilling.
- 19:09 What are your views on immigration?
- 23:07 What has been your pitch in search of the support of local leaders?
- 26:21 District lines are likely to be redrawn after the Census. How can Horry County be sure you'll act in its best interests in this term?
- 30:00 Your most likely Democratic opponent supports moving the Confederate flag from the Statehouse. What are your views on it?
- 35:08 What's your general view of the NAACP, which has called a boycott of South Carolina over the flag?
- 37:39 In terms of long-term deficit reduction, what are your expectations from the President's bipartisan deficit commission?
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