Jim DeMint

United States senator

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In Tim Scott
When James DeMint resigned from the U.S. Senate in 2013, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley appointed Scott to fill his seat. Scott won a special election in 2014 to complete the term.
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In Tea Party movement: Origins of the Tea Party
Jim DeMint of South Carolina supported Tea Party candidates from within the Republican establishment. The diffuse collection of groups and individuals who made up the Tea Party movement was unique in the history of American populism, as it seemed to draw strength from its ability…
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In Tea Party movement: The 2012 election and the government shutdown of 2013
In December 2012 DeMint, one of the most visible faces of the Tea Party in the U.S. Senate, stepped down to become president of the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank. Some analysts opined that the Tea Party appeared to be a spent force, and in February 2013…
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