It is now “extremely unlikely” that former favorite Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) will be President Trump’s VP nominee.
The reason being he is “not a standout or a game-changer.”
Scott, 58, was considered the leading choice for much of the past year due to his passionate support for Trump, 77, and the possibility that he could help draw black voters into the Republican fold, a trend that polls indicate already is underway.
The mercurial Trump is expected to announce his pick sometime in the next month and could still choose Scott — but sources familiar with the situation say the chances are becoming more remote.
“I think it is extremely unlikely he will be picked,” said one insider. “You go down the list of reasons to choose a VP, and he isn’t a standout or game-changer in any category.”
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This person also warned that Scott, who has repped South Carolina in the Senate since 2013, “might not resonate with the black community in a way that’s worth putting him on the ticket.
The report did indicate that Scott is still in the running to be Trump’s VP pick, but his lack of presence on TV hurts his chances.
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