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'Bias Remains:' A Week Of Strong Words On Race

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'Bias Remains:' A Week Of Strong Words On Race

July 16, 2016 • Days of devastating events rooted in the tension between African-Americans and police prompt political leaders to speak frankly about bigotry and what they think should be done to stop it.

Rubio Tries To Sell The New Face Of The GOP Establishment To S.C. Voters

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Rubio Tries To Sell The New Face Of The GOP Establishment To S.C. Voters

February 20, 2016 • The Florida senator needs a rebound in the state's GOP primary after a disappointing New Hampshire finish. And he's hoping the backing of the state's young, diverse leadership can help him do that.

Talking History: Black Senators Celebrate Their Legacy

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Talking History: Black Senators Celebrate Their Legacy

February 25, 2014 • To mark Black History Month, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott brought five current and former African-American senators together for a historic event at the Library of Congress.

The Legacy Of Sen. Jim DeMint — The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

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Black GOP Lawmakers Face Tricky Relations With Democrats

January 4, 2011 • Tim Scott is the likelier of two new blacks in the House GOP to have good ties with black Democrats, an expert said. Even though he represents a more conservative district, Scott of South Carolina is more moderate than Allen West of Florida.

Black GOP Lawmakers Face Tricky Relations With Democrats

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NPR's Don Gonyea On The S.C. Primary Runoff

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'Bias Remains:' A Week Of Strong Words On Race

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Rubio Tries To Sell The New Face Of The GOP Establishment To S.C. Voters

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Talking History: Black Senators Celebrate Their Legacy

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The Legacy Of Sen. Jim DeMint — The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

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Black GOP Lawmakers Face Tricky Relations With Democrats

Black GOP Lawmakers Face Tricky Relations With Democrats

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Snapshot Of Tuesday's Primary Results

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Tim Scott Beats Strom Thurmond's Son In SC GOP House Race

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Runoffs In Both Carolinas Highlight Primary Day

NPR's Don Gonyea On The S.C. Primary Runoff

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History, And Symbolism, In South Carolina's Scott Vs. Thurmond Runoff

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June 22 Runoff In S.C. Could Result In Black Republican To Congress