I think Scott probably does have some credibility with black voters but yes, white moderates are the real audience for sure. I also think Scott wants to run for president or vice president at some point, so in some ways, I think he is speaking for himself. This has been a good moment for him -- prime time speech, told his personal story, didn't go too far in defending Trump's racial remarks. "From cotton to Congress" is a very memorable line. Very well-done speech.
