President Biden to speak at First in the Nation Celebration dinner in SC

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The South Carolina Democratic Party announced that President Joe Biden will serve as the keynote speaker for the party’s first-in-the-nation celebration dinner.

Statement from South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale Spain and South Carolina Executive Director Jay Parmley:

“We are so proud and excited to welcome President Biden to the Palmetto State a week before South Carolina Democrats head to the polls on February 3 and make history in our *first* first-in-the-nation primary.  The President recognizes that South Carolina voters matter. Black voters matter. And Southern voters matter. We are grateful to him for honoring his commitment to our state and to our party by coming back to the place that started his road to the White House. For the first time ever, the backbone of the Democratic Party – Black voters – will choose who they want in the White House first. This dinner will be a night of celebration for the historic role the Palmetto State now plays in our party’s nominating process.”

The South Carolina Democratic Party has held a dinner with candidates, national figures, local elected officials, and community members during every primary season.

In addition to President Biden, this year’s dinner will feature DNC Chair Jaime Harrison, Congressman Jim Clyburn, and other community leaders, said party officials.

The dinner will take place at the state fairgrounds on Jan. 27, 2024.

Voters in South Carolina can head to the polls on Feb. 3 to cast their ballot in the first-in-the-nation Democratic presidential preference primary where Biden will appear along with Marianne Williamson and Dean Phillips who are also seeking the party’s nomination.