https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2012/12/22/meet-the-new-senator-from-south-carolina/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 01:36:51 -0400<![CDATA[Though he would clearly prefer to discuss substantive matters other than race—&#8221;I try to steer away from these issues,&#8221; Mr. Scott says—he recognizes that he has been thrust into the spotlight as a groundbreaking black politician. With some prodding, he reluctantly addresses the subject.]]>Sat, 22 Dec 2012 14:20:30 -0500<![CDATA[Erika Johnsen]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2012/12/22/meet-the-new-senator-from-south-carolina-n98501