While observers are still speculating about the candidacy of Florida governor Ron DeSantis, a challenger from South Carolina has announced itself in the Republican competition for the presidency.
In the United States, the field of candidates for the Republican party’s candidacy in the 2024 presidential election is growing. US Senator Tim Scott from the state of South Carolina submitted his written application documents for a candidacy on Friday. The 57-year-old Republican is expected to formally announce his application on Monday during an appearance at a university in Charleston where he once attended. His chances of success are considered to be low.
In the US Senate, Scott is the only black representative in his party. He sees his rise from a poor background as the embodiment of the American dream. In a video published in April, he speaks out against divisive politics and calls for more optimism. Scott also emphasizes his religiosity and his desire to defend America’s conservative values. He cites border protection and the fight against abortion as examples.
Trump currently ahead
Scott isn’t the only applicant from South Carolina. The former US Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley (51), who applied in February, is also coming here. Former US President Donald Trump (76), who has been in the race since November, is currently at the top of the field of applicants. Prominent US Republican and Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis (44) is expected to officially announce his candidacy in the coming week. He is considered Trump’s biggest internal party competitor.
The presidential election is scheduled for November 5, 2024. Unlike the Democrats, the Republicans are expected to have a broad field of applicants. Anyone who actually wants to become the party’s official candidate in the end must first prevail in internal party primaries. US President Joe Biden is running for re-election from the Democrats and, as incumbent, is unlikely to face any serious competition in the election campaign within the party.
Source: Stern
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