As the 119th Congress rolls into motion, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina has taken the title of the longest-serving African American senator, and the first African American chair of a Senate committee, leading the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. His statement of making America work for Americans echoes a challenge of mending a mess left by the previous administration, as if he’s the only one with the keys to the kingdom. Amidst a chamber of diverse voices, Scott stands out as a lone figure navigating the treacherous political seas, one wonders if he’ll be able to steer the ship with both hands.
