Republican debate: Sen. Tim Scott responds to ‘food fight’ onstage
Amy DeLaura Mabinty Quarshie
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SIMI VALLEY, California — A stand-out moment during the second Republican presidential debate was between the two candidates from South Carolina. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) is now responding to the shouting match.
Scott and Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley got into an argument over curtains and gas taxes on the debate stage at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. When asked what he thought of the candidates talking over each other and his comments with Haley, Scott said it was still better than the “food fight” from the last debate.
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“Last time was just a food fight, and what’s good about a food fight?” Scott said. “I think it’s really important for us to paint a contrast to where I am on some of the important issues.”
Scott said the debate stage is a great place for the American people and Republican primary voters to see the differences between the candidates. But the American people can’t hear those differences if everyone is talking over each other.
“I wanted to have a substantive conversation about the issues that are impacting the American people,” Scott said.
“Having that conversation is essential. Talking about the differences between the candidates. Some candidates say one thing when they were not candidates and then they change their tune 180 degrees. I think people need to know that.”
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Scott went on to say that abortion is one of the most critical issues facing the GOP.
“One of the most important issues, can you stand strong for a 15-week national limit?” Scott said. “Three out of four Americans say yes. Unfortunately, Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy, they do not.”
Scott will be speaking at the Republican National Convention in Anaheim, California this weekend where he will have a chance to comment more on the debate.