I think when you look to the future what you'll find is that the Republican Party is building a bigger party base on stronger values.

I know that my grandfather is 92 years old. And he has seen this country evolve in amazing ways. He looks at South Carolina and he says, wow, what an amazing state that we have the blessing to live within because of the evolution.

As I have traveled throughout my Congressional district, the one thing I heard loud and clear was simply please stop spending money you do not have, rein in spending, live within a budget.

And the Tea Party represents many of us who believe that we are taxed enough already. We believe in free markets.

I was warmly embraced by the Tea Party. They openly seek more minorities.

As a small business owner for the last 15 years, when I think of what truly changed my life, it was my faith, a strong family, my mom did a really, really good job of encouraging me in very clear and discernible ways.

I think about my grandfather who's 89 years old, and the last thing he needs is more money out of his pocket.