Does Jim DeMint want Tim Scott to replace him?
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Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has told state Republican officials that he wants Rep. Tim Scott to become his successor, according to a South Carolina Republican operative with knowledge of the conversations.
“Jim DeMint has said he wants Tim Scott  period, the operative said. “The ball is in Governor Haleys court. Does she go with the status quo and appoint Scott? I think it would be hard not to.
But the operative, who requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly ab