More: DeMint’s replacement, Sen. Dukakis?

Gov. Nikki Haley to announce Sen. Jim DeMint’s replacement today at noon from the South Carolina statehouse.

The State newspaper says of Tim Scott: “He was Charleston County Council chairman in 2008. He likely will be a U.S. senator by the New Year. Sounds like winning to Buzz.”

Senator Dukakis?

Rhode Island’s Linc Chafee might run as a Democrat.