This kind of talk is totally fine for liberal, lefty television.
During Tuesday’s recording of daytime talk show The View, the ladies discussed Nikki Haley’s candidacy for president, as well as a few other likely contenders that may announce in the near future.
Including “Black Tim Scott.”
“Tim Scott, Black Tim Scott, right, because there are two Scotts and I don’t know how to differentiate them without a picture,” Goldberg began before co-host Sunny Hostin noted she was talking about Rick Scott and Tim Scott.
Goldberg repeated their names and said, “Tim Scott is Black, right? OK.”
“He’s about to run, announce he’s running, they’re going to be coming out of the woodwork, so don’t just settle,” Goldberg said to Farah Griffin.
Watch the clip above.
Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) sent a tweet to Whoopi to clear up any confusion.
“To clear up any confusion, Whoopi, despite @ScottForFlorida and I sporting similar hairstyles and representing the South, we are two different people. You should get to know me,” Scott tweeted.
To clear up any confusion, Whoopi, despite @ScottForFlorida and I sporting similar hairstyles and representing the South, we are two different people.
You should get to know me. https://t.co/Pu6KUj5pWT
— Tim Scott (@votetimscott) February 14, 2023
Florida Senator Rick Scott also hopped in on the joke.
Can confirm https://t.co/sDeYYXoV8W pic.twitter.com/AIh5bJsxAy
— Rick Scott (@ScottforFlorida) February 14, 2023