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GOP Sen. Tim Scott Sinks Trump Nominee Over Past Racist Writings
The only black Republican senator took issue with Ryan Bounds’ racially charged past writings.
JACKIE KUCINICH
ANDREW DESIDERIO
07.19.18 3:10 PM ET

In an extraordinarily rare move on Thursday afternoon, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) withdrew a circuit court judge nomination after Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) indicated that he would not vote for the nominee, causing other Republican senators to follow suit.

According to a GOP source familiar with the matter, Scott, the only black Republican senator, raised concerns to Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) about Ryan Bounds’ college writings which allegedly included racially charged comments and other controversial statements.

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http://www.thedailybeast.com/gop-sen-tim-scott-tanks-trump-nominee-over-past-racist-remarks?via=newsletter&source=DDAfternoon




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