Sen. Tim Scott’s (R-S.C.) presidential campaign is making a strategic move by shifting resources from New Hampshire to Iowa. The goal is to improve Scott’s standing in the leadoff caucus state and gain momentum for his campaign.
Scott plans to establish a new state headquarters in suburban Des Moines and expand his Iowa staff. While it’s unclear how many staff members will be relocated from New Hampshire, Scott’s team will redirect their planned TV spending from New Hampshire to Iowa.
Following the Nov. 8 GOP presidential debate in Miami, Scott will dedicate his time to campaigning in Iowa every week leading up to the Jan. 15 caucuses. With less than three months until the first votes of the 2024 election are cast, Scott is determined to make a strong impression.
“Tim Scott is all in on Iowa; as the candidate with the highest net favorables, Tim Scott is best positioned to compete on caucus day,” said Scott’s campaign manager, Jennifer DeCasper.
“No candidate other than Tim Scott has the resources, the foundation of support, and the message to be successful in the Hawkeye State. We’re all in on Iowa as an important first step on the road to winning the nomination.”
The Iowa caucuses have always been a crucial test for Republican and Democratic presidential hopefuls, and Scott is determined to make his mark.
The Epoch Times reached out to Scott’s office for further comment but did not receive a response at the time of publication.
Mr. Scott formally announced his bid for president on May 22 during an event in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Despite Scott’s efforts, former President Donald Trump remains the frontrunner in the Republican race. According to Morning Consult, a business intelligence company, Trump currently holds 59 percent of the vote, with Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-F) in second place at 14 percent. Scott is trailing behind with only 2 percent.
Former President Donald Trump arrives to deliver remarks during the Georgia state GOP convention at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center in Columbus, Ga., on June 10, 2023. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Scale-Back of TV Ad Spending
Scott’s campaign strategy is undergoing changes, as a super PAC supporting his presidential bid recently announced a reduction in TV ad spending. This decision has raised questions among commentators, especially since Scott has yet to qualify for the upcoming GOP presidential debate in Miami on Nov. 8, according to Politico’s tracking.
In terms of fundraising, Scott’s third-quarter results showed a higher than average burn rate, with his campaign spending exceeding its income.
Scott also faced controversy when United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board. Fain alleges that Scott’s comments, praising former President Ronald Reagan for firing federal employees during a 1981 strike, violated federal labor laws.
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain during a Facebook Live address on Oct. 6, 2023. (NTD)
In response to the UAW’s complaint, Scott issued a strongly worded statement to The Epoch Times.
“The UAW is one of the most corrupt and scandal-plagued unions in America,” said Scott.
“They are showing their true colors once again, and autoworkers and taxpayers will be left holding the bag together. They want to threaten me and shut me up. They don’t scare me.”
Caden Pearson and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
What changes will Sen. Scott make to his campaign strategy in order to invest more resources and energy into the Iowa campaign
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In a strategic move, Sen. Tim Scott’s (R-S.C.) presidential campaign is shifting its focus from New Hampshire to Iowa. The goal is to improve Scott’s standing in the leadoff caucus state and gain momentum for his campaign. This article will discuss the details of Scott’s campaign shift and his efforts to make a strong impression in Iowa.
New State Headquarters and Staff Expansion
Scott plans to establish a new state headquarters in suburban Des Moines and expand his Iowa staff. While the exact number of staff members to be relocated from New Hampshire is unclear, Scott’s team will redirect their planned TV spending from New Hampshire to Iowa. This move demonstrates Scott’s commitment to investing more resources and energy into the Iowa campaign.
Focus on Iowa Campaigning
Following the Nov. 8 GOP presidential debate in Miami, Scott will dedicate his time to campaigning in Iowa every week leading up to the Jan. 15 caucuses. With less than three months until
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