Opinion

Tim Scott Could Win—if Trump and DeSantis Go Nuclear

LONG SHOT

Right now, Scott as presidential candidate seems a distant prospect, but his amiable and positive persona stands in stark contrast to the personalities of both Trump and DeSantis.

Matt Lewis
Matt Lewis 

Senior Columnist

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Matt Lewis

Matt Lewis

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