Tim Scott in 2014 SC Senate debate
On Abortion:
Human life begins at conception
Question topic: Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.Scott: Agree
Question topic: Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
Scott: (Did not answer)
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 South Carolina Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Budget & Economy:
Free enterprise is the key to national prosperity
Question topic: Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and are the key to national prosperity.
Scott: Agree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 South Carolina Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Civil Rights:
Government shouldn't redefine marriage
Question topic: Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Scott: Agree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 South Carolina Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Education:
Oppose nationwide Common Core standards
Question topic: The federal government should establish nationwide standards (such as Common Core) for high-school graduation.
Scott: Disagree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 South Carolina Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Energy & Oil:
No subsidies for wind and solar
Question topic: Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions when these are not economically feasible.
Scott: Disagree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 South Carolina Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Government Reform:
Photo ID for voting
Question topic: People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Scott: Disagree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 South Carolina Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Gun Control:
Opposes more gun restrictions
Question topic: More restrictive gun control laws are needed now to protect public safety.
Scott: Disagree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 South Carolina Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Health Care:
Repeal ObamaCare; it's not a government responsibility
Question topic: It is the government's responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.Scott: Disagree
Question topic: The Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) should be repealed by Congress.
Scott: Strongly Agree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 South Carolina Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Homeland Security:
Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal
Question topic: The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Scott: Agree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 South Carolina Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Immigration:
Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry
Question topic: Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Scott: Agree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 South Carolina Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Principles & Values:
Judeo-Christian values established our government framework
Question topic: Efforts to bring Islamic law (shariah) to America do not pose a threat to our country and its Constitution.Scott: Disagree.
Question topic:
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Scott: Agree.
Question topic: Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Scott: Christian.
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 South Carolina Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Principles & Values:
OpEd: Dems call Scott "senator for the Heritage Foundation"
"The campaign is going to be about eradicating poverty (and) talking about the issues of free markets," he said after speaking to a group of youthful offenders in Columbia. "We believe that conservatism works."
Democrats call Scott the senator for the Heritage Foundation, the conservative group DeMint now heads.
Scott's reaction? "Silence is what I have to say," he said out loud. "Everybody has a label for you. I'm going to let the people of South Carolina decide how good I'm working on their behalf.
This is a job application. I'm applying for a job."
Not all job applications come with $10,000-plus filing fee, though.
Source: The Island Packet on 2014 South Carolina Senate race
Dec 14, 2013
On Principles & Values:
Grew up poor in a black community in North Charleston
Although many African-Americans look warily at black Republicans, not all have rejected Sen. Scott, even if they don't embrace his GOP label. During a visit to The State in February, the senator said African-Americans have told him that while
they might not vote for him, they appreciate his upbeat message, and they express pride in his service.Scott is an intelligent, driven, likable man who has overcome many odds.
He tells anyone who will listen about how he grew up poor in a black community in North Charleston, the devastating effects of his parents' divorce, his single mother's tireless efforts to care for the family, flunking out of school and
finding his way back. He got his act together, completed college and enjoyed a successful career in the insurance business.
Source: The State magazine on 2014 South Carolina Senate race
Aug 29, 2013
On Budget & Economy:
Address fiscal cliff with sequestration & tax cut extension
Q: Let's talk about the fiscal cliff. What happens now?SCOTT: The House has acted already. The House passed sequestration on four occasions. We've extended all the tax cuts. And now we wait for a response from the other side. We stand prepared to be
here in Washington whenever the president or the Senate has a proposal that we can take and act on.
Q: It seems like both sides seem to be, "Well, we're waiting for them." But the fact is nothing ever gets done. Do you think that this Congress will
let us go over this so-called fiscal cliff?
SCOTT: That's a really good question. And that's one of the reasons why I'm pretty excited about the fact that we have already acted. We acted several months ago to extend the tax cuts for all Americans.
We don't have to go over the cliff. There is a piece of legislation that has passed the House, which is good news.What we haven't seen come out of the Senate yet is a single piece of legislation that addresses the crisis.
Source: CBS "Face the Nation" on 2014 South Carolina Senate race
Dec 23, 2012
On Gun Control:
Don't rush to judgment on gun control after school shootings
Q: [In the wake of the recent school shootings], let me ask you about the whole business with the National Rifle Association. Their idea seems basically to be just add armed security to all of our nations' schools. Do you think that's feasible?SCOTT:
To rush to judgment, I think, is a bit premature on what we should do. We should take a very serious look at whatever it takes to keep our kids safe at school. We don't know what that is yet.
Q: But would you be in favor of changing some laws, like, for example, banning these assault weapons?
SCOTT: I would love to see what comes out of the committee [which Obama has just appointed], with Vice President Biden putting together
a holistic approach, looking at the opportunities to seriously address all the issues of mental illness to other issues, understanding what happened and why. After we have those answers, we'll be in a much better position to decide the path forward.
Source: CBS "Face the Nation" on 2014 South Carolina Senate race
Dec 23, 2012
On Principles & Values:
Served in public office for 18 years, with 2 terms in House
Q: Tim Scott who was named to succeed South Carolina's Jim DeMint in the Senate. I take it you are intending to run for this senate seat in 2014?SCOTT: In 2014, we'll be back on the ballot, yes sir.
Q: And how long have you been in the congress?
SCOTT: I just got elected to my second term. I have been in public office for about 18 years serving the good people throughout South Carolina.
Source: CBS "Face the Nation" on 2014 South Carolina Senate race
Dec 23, 2012
On Drugs:
Marijuana is unhealthy, but states' rights are important too
Thank you for contacting me regarding HR2306, the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act. This bill seeks to limit the application of federal marijuana laws. HR2306 would not legalize marijuana but would remove regulation of marijuana from the federal
level and leave it to the discretion of each state. The bill seeks to strike marijuana from the federal list of controlled substances, granting each state the power to decide whether to regulate, tax, or prohibit marijuana. It would also limit the
federal government's role in combating cross-border and interstate smuggling of marijuana.There is growing scientific evidence documenting the health risks associated with marijuana use including adverse effects on the lungs, the cardiovascular
system, and possibly the immune & reproductive systems. However, I also understand the great importance of preserving the rights bestowed to the States.
Thank you again for your thoughts on this important issue. Sincerely, Tim Scott, Member of Congress
Source: Tim Scott constituent email: 2014 South Carolina Senate race
Jul 20, 2011
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