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Clyburn backs ex-staffer to lead South Carolina Democrats

Rep. Jim Clyburn, whose last-minute endorsement helped propel Joe Biden's 2020 White House campaign, is backing a former staffer in her effort to lead South Carolina's Democrats, as the state prepares to host the party's opening presidential primary in 2024.

Rep. Jim Clyburn, whose last-minute endorsement helped propel Joe Biden’s 2020 White House campaign, is backing a former staffer in her effort to lead South Carolina’s Democrats, as the state prepares to host the party’s opening presidential primary in 2024.

Black Democrats in South Carolina giving Biden mixed reviews

President Joe Biden often cites the critical role that South Carolina played when he won the Democratic nomination in 2020. He points to his long political ties to a state whose Black voters handed him a major victory during the primary season at a desperate time for his campaign. But now, one year into his presidency, some who supported Biden reluctantly or not at all say they’re unimpressed and even dispirited.

3 Democrats Vying to Replace Outgoing SC Democratic Party Chair

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Three candidates are vying to replace outgoing Chairman Jaime Harrison as the next leader of South Carolina’s Democratic Party. Local media outlets report Anderson native Trav Robertson has been making the rounds speaking to political groups across South Carolina. The former state deputy treasurer was Barack Obama’s South Carolina campaign manager in 2008 and ran state…

Watch: SC Sending 4 Speakers to DNC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Democrats have some big names headed to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. The State Democratic parys announced the South Carolinians will be featured speakers at the convention. They include, Congressman James Clyburn, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, Former State Lawmakers Bakari Sellers and Current SC Democratic Party Chair Jaime Harrison. Categories: Local News, News, Politics Tags:…