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Sep 2023
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Tim Scott’s Girlfriend—Is She Real, Does...

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On this episode of Press Advance, we're talking about political relationships—not the kind you think—politician's personal relationships. A Washington Post article posed the question of Senator Tim Scott’s relationship status—now with the inside scoop that he has a girlfriend—to a lot of people, campaign staff, Republican operatives, and Iowa voters - to get an idea of whether it mattered. Maska talks to her friend and former guest on this podcast, Denise Gitsham, a Republican who worked for the Bush administration and longtime friend to Senator Scott for details on his girlfriend and if his bachelorhood matters to voters.

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