"Second GOP debate: Scott wins and candidates show who can be 'not-Trump: Scott had the galvanizing performance he needed to stay in the top tier and potentially vault himself to the top of the pack. Scott showed command of the issues, passion and energy that took over the debate repeatedly, both on economic opportunity and social issues." – Terry Haines, Market Watch

"The self-described happy warrior and slower-speaking candidate made his presence known Wednesday night in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum's Air Force One Pavilion." – Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner

"Tim Scott brought the heat"  – Fox News

"That was his biggest moment of the debate when I was talking with Republicans this morning. They will all acknowledge to a person that moment, particularly when he went straight to camera, talking about his personal experience. That is a moment that you see on the campaign trail. I know you have seen it and seen it up close. That resonates. That is the moment where voters or people who are watching him are learning about him for the first time or having covered him like we all have, kind of say, oh, wow, okay, this is this is a different kind of candidate. This is a candidate that has a real story and a story that I'm interested in." – Phil Mattingly, CNN

"Ready to fight and show that he was able to dominate the stage."  – Tara Palmeri, Puck News

"Some of them had some strong nights. I think that Tim Scott did a big improvement on the last time." – Terry Sullivan on CNN

"Scott won from those on the stage, stronger, more engaged and some powerful points. He wove his personal history, his experience with his ideas." – David Carney to the Messenger

"This was a good moment in the #GOPDebate @SenatorTimScott set the record straight: 'America is not a racist country. Never ever doubt who we are. We are the greatest country on God's green earth...a city on a hill.'" – Randy DeSoto, Western Journal

"When you look at the debate, we looked at a lot of issues on the forefront of Americans' mindset: historically high inflation, a southern border crisis, that issue addressing cities really across the country. Scott had a lot to offer and a lot of fiery moments too." – Madison Allworth, Fox Business

"When you look at the debate, we looked at a lot of issues on the forefront of Americans' mindset: historically high inflation, a southern border crisis, that issue addressing cities really across the country. Scott had a lot to offer and a lot of fiery moments too." – Madison Allworth, Fox Business

"Scott seizes the spotlight"

"A great moment for Tim Scott. Republicans gave it an A+... If you want to see Americans at their best, listen to this kind of a message." – Lee Carter, Fox News

"A more assertive Scott seizes the spotlight...Scott, who receded into the background during much of the first debate, came out swinging Wednesday evening. He repeatedly sparred with Ramaswamy, citing the tech entrepreneur's statement in the last debate that his rivals were "bought and paid for." – Washington Post

"They love Tim Scott's story and passion for America" – Lawrence Jones, Fox News

"Who had the best night?...Tim Scott." – Natalie Allison, Politico

 "Scott, no question...he showed a pulse. And for Scott, that was enough to turn in the most complete and substantive performance of the night." – Christopher Cadelago, Politico

"Scott showed up with a new script. He was energetic."- Sally Goldenberg, Politico

"Tim Scott was inspiring...perhaps the strongest came from South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott in response to a question on education…Scott took the opportunity to both critique his opponent — something he did well throughout the night — while also pivoting to a uniting and inspiring message. To audience cheers, Scott addressed the American people: "Never ever doubt who we are. We are the greatest country on God's green earth. And frankly, the city on the hill needs a brand new leader." – Hal Boyd, Deseret News

"[Scott]...had one of the most personally passionate moments." – BBC

"Senator Tim Scott. it seemed like he really showed up and had something to say." – Annmarie Hordern, Bloomberg

"Most of the winners I would say would probably be Haley and Tim Scott...did really stand out." – Rob Cahaly, Trafalgar

"Tim Scott had a good night." – T.W. Shannon, Newsmax

"Tim Scott is finding his voice." – Brian Kilmeade

"He came out fighting with a handful of fiery exchanges." – Madison Alworth, Fox Business

2nd GOP Debate Winner: Tim Scott

"WINNERS":

Tim Scott: The South Carolina senator was much more forceful than in the first debate, delivering a body-blow attack line against rival Vivek Ramaswamy by accusing the entrepreneur of being "in business with the Chinese Communist Party." He also got in one of the first applause lines of the night when asked about President Biden joining striking autoworkers on the picket line this week."

"WINNERS":

Scott later singled out Ramaswamy for saying during the first debate he was "the only person on the stage who isn't bought and paid for," alleging he was "in business" with the Chinese Community Party and the same people who funded Hunter Biden."

Trace Gallagher: "The response from the crowd was Tim Scott brought his energy. He brought his game tonight."

Garrett Haake: "We did see a much more aggressive Scott challenging Ramaswamy, challenging some of these other candidates to try to create opportunities for himself to better introduce himself."

Wall Street Journal: "Well, they had their moments. Tim Scott finally cut through the disorderly debate with remarks on race and America's promise."

Larry Kudlow: "Tim Scott I have to give him a lot of credit because he did this riff on Blacks, African Americans, somehow surviving through slavery and then went on to say that the Great Society of LBJ and all the democratic presidents since then have made the black situation worse, not better. Breaking up the black family... I just have to give him credit on that."

Sean Hannity: "He's an inspiring speaker."

Lanhee Chen: "Tim Scott stood out...I think people will see him as someone who wanted to come out and make some points and I think he did."

"Tim Scott has the best moment of the night so far." 

Wall Street Journal: Tim Scott Is Finding His Voice This Time