Take for example, South Carolina’s Tim Scott, the first African American Republican senator, who has emerged as the face of the party’s better angels. His 2021 response to President Biden’s joint address to Congress was a reminder of what Republicans are for: freedom, opportunity, and prosperity for all – not just what we are against.

Sen. Scott is often insultingly derided by the left as “token,” but on the right he has proven to be a policy and thought leader who is willing to tackle the great issues of our time. Among those are championing opportunity zones to try to shrink economic disparities in underprivileged communities and taking on policing reform.

He’s a man with faith, firm convictions, and a hopeful spirit that reminds of us better times in America.

The GOP also has a deep bench in gubernatorial offices. Ron DeSantis has emerged as a fan favorite of the GOP base with his Trump-like ability to challenge the media and Democrats in power. DeSantis also oversees one of the largest economies in the country, which has flourished, making Florida one of the top relocation destinations for Americans fleeing strict COVID restrictions and economic challenges in blue states.

DeSantis has much of the toughness of Trump, but a policy background from his time in the U.S. House of Representatives working with Democrats on bipartisan issues.