Tim Scott balances Senate policy and GOP political roles

Tim Scott balances Senate policy and GOP political roles


But Scott, 60, said he is taking the work in stride and successfully balancing his legislative responsibilities and his job of ensuring Republicans keep control of the Senate just over a year from now.

“Exciting, to be honest with you, I’m an entrepreneur, so the one thing I am used to is long hours,” Scott told the Washington Examiner during an exclusive interview.

“These hours are actually easier than when I was in business for myself,” said Scott, who was working in the insurance industry when he embarked on a political career with his 1995 election to the Charleston City Council, followed by two-year stints in the state legislature and the House before joining the Senate in January 2013.

Trending: Millions Of Borrowers To Receive Student Loan Forgiveness From Trump Administration, Reports Say

Sen. Tim Scott, a Republican

Continue reading


 

Join the conversation!

Please share your thoughts about this article below. We value your opinions, and would love to see you add to the discussion!