Rep. Tim Scott Weighs ‘Electability Factor’ in GOP Race – WSJ

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Rep. Tim Scott, a tea-party favorite here whose endorsement looms large over the state’s Republican primary, said Monday he is facing the same dilemma many voters are tried to pick a candidate.

How much does electability matter when picking the party’s candidate?

“You have to throw in the electability factor, that you need to beat Barack Obama, that is still part of the equation,” Mr. Scott told reporters here. “The question is whether or not you believe the contrast is necessary to make the case.” Read more.

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