Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) is touting his campaign game plan in Iowa this week, rolling out his new education and technology policy that calls for more parental involvement.
When asked what his strategy is to appeal to Iowa voters, the state that historically holds the first presidential nominating contests in the country, Scott told KCCI, “More of the same.”
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“What we’ve learned is an optimistic, positive message anchored in conservatism actually works, especially when you have a backbone,” Scott said during a campaign stop in Oskaloosa on Thursday.
The GOP presidential hopeful spoke to potential voters at Iowa State University Extension in Oskaloosa, pushing his new “Empower Parents Plan,” which outlines key policy points to support parents in a 12-point plan aimed at keeping parents involved in their children’s education journey. He referred to the new plan in South Carolina earlier this week as a “parents’ bill of rights.”
“The second thing we’re realizing is that my parents’ bill of rights is resonating throughout the state,” Scott said.
“Focusing on empowering parents and protecting kids is absolutely essential. I’m not sure if it’s a smartphone, or the locker room, or the classroom, but all three is really important areas where we can protect our kids as we do.”
Scott advocated a federal 15-week abortion ban and talked about his policies of U.S. foreign aid to Ukraine at the event as well. He said his campaign focuses on an optimistic and positive message, hoping Republicans in Iowa will respond to his consistency.
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The latest poll among likely Republican caucusgoers in Iowa shows Scott with 10% of support, according to a J.L. Partners survey. Scott ranks third behind Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), who polled at 17%, and former President Donald Trump, who continues to lead the primary race with 43% support.
“I think not the polls, but the people, are speaking loud and clear. We have the same values. That’s our value proposition — is that in America, all things are possible, but it starts with protecting our kids.”
