Sen. Tim Scott: David Perdue is the Statesman Georgia Needs

“If there were more bipartisan problem solvers like David Perdue in the Senate, we’d be better off as a country.”

Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina wrote a column for the Augusta Chronicle to endorse U.S. Senator David Perdue for re-election, underscoring their shared values and experience working together to achieve bipartisan results. Senator Scott specifically highlighted his work with Senator Perdue on opportunity zones, criminal justice reform, HBCU funding, COVID-19 relief, and commonsense police reform.

Read Senator Tim Scott’s piece in the Augusta Chronicle here and below.

With so much division in politics today, bipartisan problem-solvers have become a rare breed. Fortunately for the people of Georgia, they have one representing them in the U.S. Senate: David Perdue.

A successful businessman who came from humble beginnings, David understands the meaning of hard work. He entered public service because he sees success as something that’s earned and wants to help all Americans be better-positioned to earn it. This is a lesson I learned myself as a kid raised by a single mother surrounded by poverty.

Through hard work, I realized that anyone from anywhere at any time can succeed beyond their wildest imagination. That is the nation in which we live, that is the dream that I’ve built my entire life on, and it’s what brought me to the Senate.

David understands this dream. As the son of two public school teachers from middle Georgia, he knows that empowering people to achieve their dreams is the real path to prosperity for struggling families across this country.

Since he took office, I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know David personally, and I have seen his passion for issues from criminal justice reform to economic Opportunity Zones. There is no doubt he is committed to helping families across his state as he’s secured win after win for them.

David knows that when economic opportunity is elusive to underserved communities, hope evaporates for them. He believes that giving people the means to move forward economically is the best way to help these communities, particularly in the South.

Opportunity Zones incentivize investment in communities that are thirsting for economic mobility. David was an important voice in passing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which created Opportunity Zones, and we’re seeing them make a clear impact across South Carolina and Georgia with thousands of individuals gaining access to new paths out of poverty.

David also worked across the aisle to secure permanent funding for historically Black colleges and universities. These institutions are vital to the success of so many black Americans, and David has shown himself to be a great champion for them. David told me about his experience working side-by-side with Democratic congressman David Scott to get funding for HBCU agriculture scholarships in the 2018 Farm Bill. It’s refreshing to see two Georgians from different political parties unite over what’s right. It speaks to David Perdue’s character as a statesman.

This year, while our country has faced unprecedented challenges with COVID-19 and debates over public safety, David has gone above and beyond to deliver for Georgians.

He’s been a committed supporter of the Paycheck Protection Program and other economic relief efforts. To thousands of small businesses, the PPP has been like a friend showing up when they’re down, extending a hand to help them get back on their feet. In Georgia alone, the PPP has saved more than 1.5 million jobs that were at risk because of COVID-19.

David has also led in securing resources for frontline health workers and hospitals, ensuring billions of dollars in aid would be sent to Georgia to fight the virus.

And in the wake of the tragic death of George Floyd that sparked nationwide unrest, I introduced the JUSTICE Act, a commonsense bill to reform policing practices without defunding them. David was one of the first people to join me in this effort, and while so many Senate Democrats decided to play politics David remained committed to finding solutions.

I’m proud to work with David Perdue on all these issues, but even more proud to call him a friend. I’m confident that if there were more bipartisan problem solvers like him in the Senate, we’d be better off as a country.

I urge the people of Georgia to re-elect Sen. Perdue for another term so he can keep serving your state with distinction.

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Georgia Chamber Endorses Senator David Perdue For Re-Election

Perdue heralded for proven leadership, Vital public servant for Georgia’s future

ATLANTA, GA – Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce formally endorsed U.S. Senator David Perdue for re-election, citing his outstanding record of defending free enterprise, creating jobs, and supporting small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.

“Georgia has been named the best state in the country in which to do business for seven consecutive years, and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce plays a huge role in maintaining that business-friendly climate,” said Senator Perdue. “Since the beginning of COVID-19, the Georgia Chamber has stepped up to support our communities, make sure their members have the latest information about relief, and help coordinate critical small business loans. Before this crisis, we led the greatest economic turnaround in U.S. history that created 7.5 million new jobs and helped 6.6 million people pull themselves out of poverty. We had the highest middle-class income ever measured, the lowest overall unemployment in 50 years, and the lowest African American, Asian, and Hispanic unemployment ever measured. As we focus on rebuilding the economy and defeating this virus, I’m committed to making sure that our free enterprise system, which is the backbone of our freedom in America, remains strong for our children and our grandchildren.”

“The Georgia Chamber endorses Senator Perdue because he truly knows and cares about Georgia small businesses, our large employers, family farmers, foresters and manufacturers,” said Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark. “He has grown up in Georgia’s communities, attended Georgia schools, and he actually knows Georgia’s hard workers, seniors, and students. We have watched him tackle big and small issues from deepening the Port of Savannah to supporting the Marine Corp Logistics Base in Albany and securing funding for Georgia’s family farmers. Senator Perdue has consistently reached across the aisle and across the state. He has the heart of a true public servant and is exactly what we need in Washington D.C.”

Background:

Before joining the U.S. Senate, Senator Perdue had a 40-year business career, during which he created tens of thousands of American jobs and served as a Fortune 500 CEO of Dollar General and Reebok athletic brand.

Senator Perdue has a strong record of delivering results for the people of Georgia and is a steadfast defender of the principles that make our country great: economic opportunity for everybody, limited government, and individual liberty. Over the past four years, Senator Perdue worked with President Donald Trump to change the direction of our country and delivered the largest economic turnaround in history prior to COVID-19.

During COVID-19, Senator Perdue championed the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), over 1.5 million Georgia jobs have been saved by the PPP and roughly $14.7 billion in loans were provided as a lifeline to over 174,000 Georgia small businesses and workers across the state.

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