Republican National Convention **live commentary thread**

[Heebie Jeebie]

I'm sorry, did Tim Scott just positively invoke Strom Thurmond?

Go on Tim. Do John C. Calhoun next.

South Carolina really has one hell of a history with Senators, doesn’t it?

Since the nation's founding, South Carolina has been the state that has caused the most problems for the US.  By a large margin.

[Rand]

Mexicans rapey.
Black man scary.
Asian many virus.
Biden radical.
Trump God.

[solidcoalition]

When Tim Scott said “Cotton to Congress”, I must say that line hit me hard. Impressive.

[Horus]

Did Tim Scott just say he was the first Black Senator in the country? WTF

I think he said he was the first from South Carolina, which is true.

Could've sworn SC had a black senator or two during reconstruction

[Calthrina950]

I'm sorry, did Tim Scott just positively invoke Strom Thurmond?

Go on Tim. Do John C. Calhoun next.

South Carolina really has one hell of a history with Senators, doesn’t it?

Since the nation's founding, South Carolina has been the state that has caused the most problems for the US.  By a large margin.

South Carolina has disgraced us with John C. Calhoun, Benjamin Tillman, and Strom Thurmond, all of whom were infamous racists and white supremacists who deserve universal condemnation. Moreover, it was the state behind the Nullification Movement of the 1820s and of course, the state responsible for instigating secession from the Union. But I'd argue that Alabama and Mississippi give it a run for its money in terms of sheer racism and bigotry.

[Heebie Jeebie]

Tim Scott should run for the nomination in 2024.  I don't think he'd win, but the media would love him and it would really boost his standing in the party.

[dunceDude]

If the whole RNC is this boring, it'll be memory holed by the end of the weekend. Trump just can't control the news like he did in '16.

[Ferguson97]

DNC: Biden will be the light in the darkness, and will be a President to all Americans.

RNC: DEMOCRATS ARE COMING TO KILL YOUR BABIES AND FIREBOMB YOUR HOUSES VOTE FOR GOD EMPEROR TRUMP

[Heebie Jeebie]

I'm sorry, did Tim Scott just positively invoke Strom Thurmond?

Go on Tim. Do John C. Calhoun next.

South Carolina really has one hell of a history with Senators, doesn’t it?

Since the nation's founding, South Carolina has been the state that has caused the most problems for the US.  By a large margin.

South Carolina has disgraced us with John C. Calhoun, Benjamin Tillman, and Strom Thurmond, all of whom were infamous racists and white supremacists who deserve universal condemnation. Moreover, it was the state behind the Nullification Movement of the 1820s and of course, the state responsible for instigating secession from the Union. But I'd argue that Alabama and Mississippi give it a run for its money in terms of sheer racism and bigotry.

Oh, no doubt.  Few states, especially few Southern states, have had any shortage of racism and bigotry.  But South Carolina has just been especially effective at nationalizing and steering the ugliest elements of our culture.  You could argue that Lindsey Graham has continued that lamentable pattern right up to the present day.

[DrScholl]

I'm sorry, did Tim Scott just positively invoke Strom Thurmond?

Go on Tim. Do John C. Calhoun next.

South Carolina really has one hell of a history with Senators, doesn’t it?

Since the nation's founding, South Carolina has been the state that has caused the most problems for the US.  By a large margin.

South Carolina has disgraced us with John C. Calhoun, Benjamin Tillman, and Strom Thurmond, all of whom were infamous racists and white supremacists who deserve universal condemnation. Moreover, it was the state behind the Nullification Movement of the 1820s and of course, the state responsible for instigating secession from the Union. But I'd argue that Alabama and Mississippi give it a run for its money in terms of sheer racism and bigotry.

Mississippi is probably the worst. It had the most lynchings followed by Georgia and Texas. The Carolinas were lower down on the list.

[Heebie Jeebie]

https://twitter.com/chrislhayes/status/1298093090381672448

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

Haley and Scott are nothing but paper tigers.

There is no way either of them would beat Pence or Don Jr. in a primary. There is no hope for that party.

[Saint Milei]

crying yall mad as sht right now.

[Mail-order President]

crying yall mad as sht right now.

don't worry, a D+12 poll sample will most likely be released to placate them tomorrow.

[brucejoel99]

crying yall mad as sht right now.

don't worry, a D+12 poll sample will most likely be released to placate them tomorrow.

"lose an election to own the libs" ??

[Lourdes]

https://twitter.com/Taniel/status/1298083578404909060

[Badger]

crying yall mad as sht right now.

don't worry, a D+12 poll sample will most likely be released to placate them tomorrow.

Sweating like dogs.

[Calthrina950]

https://twitter.com/chrislhayes/status/1298093090381672448

I certainly agree with what you say about South Carolina. Lindsey Graham's slavish worship of Trump has been a disgrace, and it would be a real joy if Jaime Harrison somehow defeated him in November (although I think Graham will win reelection by mid to high single digits). As for Nikki Haley and Tim Scott, they would be excellent forebears of conservatism in a Trump-free Republican Party that was aiming to expand its outreach to minority voters and moderate its positions. Unfortunately, however, Haley and Scott will find that their path forward will be blocked by the vile, reactionary elements backing people such as Tom Cotton, Matt Gaetz, Rick Scott, Donald Trump Jr., and others of that caliber.

[dunceDude]

crying yall mad as sht right now.

We all know this is you lmao

[KaiserDave]

DNC: Biden will be the light in the darkness, and will be a President to all Americans.

RNC: DEMOCRATS ARE COMING TO KILL YOUR BABIES AND FIREBOMB YOUR HOUSES VOTE FOR GOD EMPEROR TRUMP

DNC was dark!111!!11!!!

[Darthpi – Anti-Florida Activist]

https://twitter.com/chrislhayes/status/1298093090381672448

I certainly agree with what you say about South Carolina. Lindsey Graham's slavish worship of Trump has been a disgrace, and it would be a real joy if Jaime Harrison somehow defeated him in November (although I think Graham will win reelection by mid to high single digits). As for Nikki Haley and Tim Scott, they would be excellent forebears of conservatism in a Trump-free Republican Party that was aiming to expand its outreach to minority voters and moderate its positions. Unfortunately, however, Haley and Scott will find that their path forward will be blocked by the vile, reactionary elements backing people such as Tom Cotton, Matt Gaetz, Rick Scott, Donald Trump Jr., and others of that caliber.

Honestly no Republican terrifies me more than Rick Scott. That man's entire political career defies all logic and reason and I could see him winning the presidency the same way that he has kept winning in Florida.

[KaiserDave]

https://twitter.com/chrislhayes/status/1298093090381672448

I certainly agree with what you say about South Carolina. Lindsey Graham's slavish worship of Trump has been a disgrace, and it would be a real joy if Jaime Harrison somehow defeated him in November (although I think Graham will win reelection by mid to high single digits). As for Nikki Haley and Tim Scott, they would be excellent forebears of conservatism in a Trump-free Republican Party that was aiming to expand its outreach to minority voters and moderate its positions. Unfortunately, however, Haley and Scott will find that their path forward will be blocked by the vile, reactionary elements backing people such as Tom Cotton, Matt Gaetz, Rick Scott, Donald Trump Jr., and others of that caliber.

Honestly no Republican terrifies me more than Rick Scott. That man's entire political career defies all logic and reason and I could see him winning the presidency the same way that he has kept winning in Florida.

I agree. I agree so much with this. That man haunts my dreams.

[Heebie Jeebie]

https://twitter.com/chrislhayes/status/1298093090381672448

I certainly agree with what you say about South Carolina. Lindsey Graham's slavish worship of Trump has been a disgrace, and it would be a real joy if Jaime Harrison somehow defeated him in November (although I think Graham will win reelection by mid to high single digits). As for Nikki Haley and Tim Scott, they would be excellent forebears of conservatism in a Trump-free Republican Party that was aiming to expand its outreach to minority voters and moderate its positions. Unfortunately, however, Haley and Scott will find that their path forward will be blocked by the vile, reactionary elements backing people such as Tom Cotton, Matt Gaetz, Rick Scott, Donald Trump Jr., and others of that caliber.

Honestly no Republican terrifies me more than Rick Scott. That man's entire political career defies all logic and reason and I could see him winning the presidency the same way that he has kept winning in Florida.

I agree. I agree so much with this. That man haunts my dreams.

How could a charming man like this be said to haunt anyone's dreams?

[KaiserDave]

https://twitter.com/chrislhayes/status/1298093090381672448

I certainly agree with what you say about South Carolina. Lindsey Graham's slavish worship of Trump has been a disgrace, and it would be a real joy if Jaime Harrison somehow defeated him in November (although I think Graham will win reelection by mid to high single digits). As for Nikki Haley and Tim Scott, they would be excellent forebears of conservatism in a Trump-free Republican Party that was aiming to expand its outreach to minority voters and moderate its positions. Unfortunately, however, Haley and Scott will find that their path forward will be blocked by the vile, reactionary elements backing people such as Tom Cotton, Matt Gaetz, Rick Scott, Donald Trump Jr., and others of that caliber.

Honestly no Republican terrifies me more than Rick Scott. That man's entire political career defies all logic and reason and I could see him winning the presidency the same way that he has kept winning in Florida.

I agree. I agree so much with this. That man haunts my dreams.

How could a charming man like this be said to haunt anyone's dreams?

STOP STOP STOP

NO

[Calthrina950]

https://twitter.com/chrislhayes/status/1298093090381672448

I certainly agree with what you say about South Carolina. Lindsey Graham's slavish worship of Trump has been a disgrace, and it would be a real joy if Jaime Harrison somehow defeated him in November (although I think Graham will win reelection by mid to high single digits). As for Nikki Haley and Tim Scott, they would be excellent forebears of conservatism in a Trump-free Republican Party that was aiming to expand its outreach to minority voters and moderate its positions. Unfortunately, however, Haley and Scott will find that their path forward will be blocked by the vile, reactionary elements backing people such as Tom Cotton, Matt Gaetz, Rick Scott, Donald Trump Jr., and others of that caliber.

Honestly no Republican terrifies me more than Rick Scott. That man's entire political career defies all logic and reason and I could see him winning the presidency the same way that he has kept winning in Florida.

I still don't understand how he managed to defeat Bill Nelson in a Democratic midterm. At any rate, I certainly don't want him coming near the White House, either. I'm even more terrified of Tom Cotton, who is the antithesis of Tim Scott in every way. Cotton voted against the First Step Act, which Scott helped to craft, and I have no doubts that he is a racist, who despises blacks, Hispanics, and Muslims.