“He sounded pretty presidential,” one attendee at the South Carolina Automotive Council event told TheDC of Scarborough’s remarks.

Scarborough took the day off work on Feb. 20 to deliver the speech. He wasn’t on Morning Joe that day.

If he continues to test the waters, Scarborough might run into problems with his bosses back in New York. Networks have been known to cut ties with hosts once they get serious about running for office.