Congressional Black Caucus is a traditionally left-leaning group . Caucus chair said 2 new black Republicans would be welcomed . Endorsed by the Tea Party in his campaign , Scott was noncommittal about joining the Congressional Tea Party Caucus , saying : `` I do n't know much about it , but certainly l support the Tea Party platform . '' GOP Rep.-elect Tim Scott indicates he would decline . Rep.-elect David Jolly says he will not attend the event, but his office has invited Rep. John Lewis to speak at an upcoming town hall in Tampa.
Congressional Black Caucus is a traditionally left-leaning group . Caucus chair said 2 new black Republicans would be welcomed . GOP Rep.-elect Tim Scott indicates he would decline . Rep.-elect David Jolly says he will not attend the event, but his office has invited Rep. John Lewis to speak at an upcoming town hall in Tampa.