I think it's very clear that the American people are frustrated with this move toward socialism. And so whether you're back or white, if you believe that the conservative construct is in the best interest of our future, than you too would be voting with Republicans, and if you had the opportunity to run you'd join us as well.

Scott ranked first in the nine candidate Republican primary of June 8 2010 receiving a plurality of 32% of the vote. S. S.

A graduate of Charleston Southern University Scott owns an insurance agency and has worked as a financial advisor. Previously Scott served one term in the South Carolina General Assembly (2009–2011) and 13 years on the Charleston County Council (1996–2008). Elected in November 2010 to the 112th Congress he was the first Republican African-American Representative from South Carolina since 1897.