Sen. Tim Scott Criticizes Democratic Senate Candidates During Speech

Senator Tim Scott, during a speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on September 10, 2026, criticized Democratic Senate candidates, labeling them as 'dangerous, radical and frankly weird.' He claimed they 'hate what it means to be American' and argued that Republicans must maintain their majority to support President Donald Trump’s agenda. Scott specifically mentioned candidates such as James Talarico in Texas, Sen. Jon Ossoff in Georgia, Sherrod Brown in Ohio, Roy Cooper in North Carolina, Troy Jackson in Maine, Josh Turek in Iowa, Chris Pappas in New Hampshire, Mary Peltola in Alaska, and Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan. His remarks focused on cultural issues, including Talarico's views on gender and religion, and he criticized Ossoff for supporting the participation of boys in girls' sports. Scott also made claims about El-Sayed's comments on various topics, stating, 'But worst of all, Abdul El-Sayed panders with terrorists,' without providing evidence. The speech was part of a two-day event aimed at rallying support for GOP candidates ahead of the upcoming elections. Scott concluded by urging unity among Republicans to defend the party's Senate majority, stating, 'This is a battle for the heart of our nation. We will not back down. We will not grow weary.'