Scott is a South Carolina senator who is 57 years old.
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Scott established his political claim in the midst of a conservative backlash against President Barack Obama.
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Scott presents himself as a successful American.
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Scott is the sole Black Republican senator and was South Carolina's first Black Republican to be elected to the US House of Representatives in more than a century.
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According to a May 16 Morning Consult poll, Scott has barely 1% of Republican primary voters' support.
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Scott's candidature has received support from some major Republican contributors.
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Scott has complimented Trump and supported similar measures.
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Scott has the reputation of a "kind-hearted" and cheerful politician, the polar opposite of Donald Trump.
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Scott has stated that if elected president, he will sign anti-abortion legislation.
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Scott's campaign intends to court Christian voters significantly.