South Carolina Senator and 2024 Republican presidential candidate, Tim Scott, expressed his frustration with President Biden’s actions in the Israel-Hamas war. In an interview with Digital in New Hampshire, Scott criticized the current administration’s handling of the conflict. However, Scott’s campaign has hit a roadblock as the super PAC aligned with him, Trust In the Mission PAC (TIM PAC), has decided to cancel its massive ad blitz on behalf of the senator’s campaign.
TIM PAC, in a memo obtained by [Publication Name], explained that it would not waste money on running ads when the electorate is not focused on or ready for an alternative to former President Donald Trump, who is currently the commanding frontrunner for the GOP nomination. Instead, the super PAC will fully fund its grassroots and door-knocking program to support Scott’s campaign. This decision to pull the plug on the $40 million reserved for ads in Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina is a warning sign for Scott, whose poll numbers and fundraising have plateaued.
Scott, however, remains determined to boost his standing in the 2024 Republican race. He plans to continue making campaign stops in key states such as Iowa, New Hampshire, and his home state of South Carolina. Despite his initial strong start, Scott’s poll numbers have begun to decline, with recent national surveys placing him at just 1% preference among Republican primary voters.
The senator’s fundraising efforts have also struggled to gain momentum, with expenditures surpassing contributions in the past three months. TIM PAC co-chair, Rob Collins, acknowledged this in the memo, stating that spending money on mass media would not change minds until closer to the voting period. Collins further emphasized that the super PAC would release its fall media inventory and focus on grassroots door-knocking, fundraising, events, and earned media efforts.
While the exact amount of the canceled $40 million ad program remains unclear, it is estimated to be around $15 million. Some spots in Iowa, scheduled to run ahead of the Jan. 15 caucuses, will still be aired. Scott’s campaign responded to the TIM PAC’s decision, asserting that it was built for the long haul and had the highest candidate favorability and primary cash on hand. The campaign expressed confidence in Scott’s leadership and readiness to take his message into the early states and beyond.
As Scott’s presidential campaign faces challenges, it remains to be seen how he will navigate the highly competitive Republican field and regain momentum. Stay tuned to our [Publication Name] election hub for the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews, and more in-depth political content.
