South Carolina’s influence on our national politics is growing.
It is early in the 2024 presidential election process, but so far two Republicans are making themselves known. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is one of three officially-declared GOP candidates. Haley more recently served as the ambassador to the U.N. in the Trump administration.
Also appearing to explore a run is South Carolina Republican U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, who is one of three Black U.S. senators and the only Republican. He recently made an appearance in Iowa, where the first ballots will be cast for the next year.
Speaking of casting ballots, the next time Democrats do so in a nomination process it will be South Carolina going first. This comes after the state was the early boost President Biden needed to win the nomination in 2020.
On the next Charlotte Talks, we examine the short- and long-term future South Carolina has on the nation's politics.
GUESTS:
Joseph Bustos, covers politics and state government for The State
Scott Huffmon, director of the Center for Public Opinion & Policy Research and professor of political science at Winthrop University
