Biden Hopes to Quiet Critics by Winning Big in South Carolina

Published on February 1, 2024

President Joe Biden is expected to secure a significant victory in the South Carolina Democratic primary on Feb. 3 which will allow the incumbent to cement his nomination and sideline both his primary challengers and critics who have raised concerns about his age and performance. Following the New Hampshire primaries, the Biden campaign has already made it clear that the president is preparing for a potential rematch with his predecessor, former President Donald Trump. Moving ahead, President Biden aims to boost his support among key voter demographics that played a crucial role in his 2020 race. He is especially emphasizing black voters, considering a recent decline in his polling numbers with that group. In a December AP-NORC poll, for example, only 50 percent of black adults approved of President Biden, down significantly from 86 percent in July 2021....

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