Tim Scott lost his own presidential bid. But he’s gotten Donald Trump’s attention for vice president
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The biggest winner of the Republican primary season so far, besides Donald Trump, might be Tim Scott.
Political news from Columbia, state South Carolina
South Carolina’s push to be next-to-last state with hate crimes law stalls again
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Supporters who want to make South Carolina the next-to-last U.S. state to pass a hate crimes law increasing penalties for some crimes fueled by race, gender or sexual orientation are running out of time to get what could be a decisive vote in the state Senate.
ABC News president slams Trump over ‘racist’ Black voter comments
ABC News president Kimberly Godwin has called Donald Trump’s remarks that Black voters are more favourable towards him because of his 91 felony charges “as racist as they come”.
At conservative gala, Trump remarks show challenges in GOP Black voter outreach
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Golden and scarlet balloons adorned an entrance guarded by the Secret Service that led straight to a bar abuzz with excited reunions, a line of attendees waiting to take pictures at a photo wall and a spacious auditorium set to celebrate a unique subset of the conservative movement in downtown Columbia last weekend: Black Republicans.
Nikki Haley says ‘I have a duty’ to stay in race despite latest loss to Trump
Nikki Haley will travel to Michigan on Sunday after suffering a decisive loss in her home state of South Carolina, marking her fourth straight defeat in the Republican presidential primary. Donald Trump continued his undefeated streak with a double-digit win in South Carolina, further cementing his hold on the Republican party and raising more questions about Haley’s decision to remain in the primary.
Nikki Haley bets it all on Super Tuesday after dismal primary night down south
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Nikki Haley isn't giving up.
WATCH: Top Republicans showered with boos from Trump victory crowd, prompting jokes from former president
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two top Republicans likely didn't get the welcome they expected from the crowd gathered to celebrate former President Donald Trump's victory in the South Carolina Republican primary on Saturday.
Haley’s Loss to Trump in South Carolina Fuels More Doubts About Her Viability
Former President Donald J. Trump easily defeated Nikki Haley in South Carolina’s Republican primary on Saturday, delivering a crushing blow in her home state and casting grave doubt on her long-term viability.