South Carolina senator questions why the American people are 'subsidizing' blue states on 'Fox News Primetime' Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., responded Monday to MSNBC host Joey Reid, who claimed that Scott provides a "patina of diversity" to Senate Republicans. Scott joined "Fox News Primetime" to address the COVID-19 stimulus bill that passed the Senate over the weekend, describing it as a "progressive payment plan" for "cities, states and prisoners." SEN. TIM SCOTT, R-S.C.: California, that is predicted to have a $19 billion surplus, gets $40 billion out of the fund of $350 bllion set aside for states who need help. If you don't need help, you shouldn't get it. And why is the taxpayer, or why are all taxpayers funding and subsidizing blue states that have surpluses? ... Less than 10% [of this bill] goes to COVID relief. In other words, as Bernie Sanders said it, this is the most progressive piece of legislation to pass the Senate since he's been a senator. That says a lot when you make Bernie Sanders blush over progressive policies.