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Can Tim Scott's Optimism Win Over The GOP?

FiveThirtyEight Politics

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Introduction

South Carolina Senator Tim Scott kicked off his presidential campaign in North Charleston Monday morning. We also expect the long teased Ron DeSantis presidential campaign to become a reality this week According to reports you could make it official as soon as Wednesday Trump's lead over the Florida governor according to our polling averages has doubled from 15 points to 30 points over the past few months. Find out what are the sticking points and what do Americans actually want out of all of this here with me is national politics reporter for the AP Meg canard She's a longtime South Carolinian and joins us after leaving Scott's kickoff rally.

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