“Canceling yet another day of votes is unacceptable. … We still have work to do.
Representative • South Carolina, District 5
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“I have serious concerns with this $5,000-check proposal. We are already more than $40 trillion in debt, and I cannot support another massive spending package without a clear way to pay for it. Tying government checks to the outcome of an election starts to sound like pay-to-play politics. Republicans should earn the support of the American people through good policy, not by promising another round of checks from Washington. … Show me how this is paid for without adding to the debt. Until then, I cannot support it.
“I never understood why he got in this race. He has that right. That's his prerogative.
“You need to get fully versed in what issues you’re going to be dealing with. This isn’t a get-trained-on-the-job.
“Tonight, voters made it clear they want a PROVEN CONSERVATIVE with a record of getting the job done on the ballot for the U.S. Senate, and as we advance to the runoff, that's exactly what I'll give them.
“I wanted [Trump's] blessing to run and get his support. He decided to go with Darline, who's a nice person, and he decided to go with her. And so I respect that.