Danielle Vinson ponders chances for Haley, Scott

Furman University’s Danielle Vinson was quoted in an AP article about whether South Carolina former Governor Nikki Haley and Senator Tim Scott can lure white evangelical voters away from former President Donald Trump.

“These two (Haley and Scott) have managed to make their mark nationally, in part because they are candidates of color, and they have done it without emphasizing that fact,” said Vinson, a professor of politics and international affairs. “It’s still a bit of a necessity in a Republican Party that wants to focus on a colorblind society that has made great strides,” she added. The story also ran in several other outlets including WLOS ABC 13 News (Asheville), Daily Mail, and WCBD-TV (Charleston).