President Biden wins South Carolina’s 2024 Democratic primary, defeating two long-shot candidates
President Joe Biden has emerged victorious in South Carolina’s 2024 Democratic primary, according to projections by CBS News. This win comes as no surprise, as Biden was expected to secure a solid win in the state. It is estimated that he will secure all 55 pledged delegates at stake in the primary, further solidifying his position as the frontrunner in the Democratic race.
The importance of South Carolina in Biden’s political career cannot be overstated. It was in this very state four years ago that his struggling 2020 campaign was revived. It was the support of Black voters in South Carolina that helped deliver Biden’s first primary win, resurrecting his campaign and setting him on the path to the White House.
In this year’s primary contest, Biden faced off against Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips and self-help author Marianne Williamson. While the battle was closely watched as a test of Biden’s support among Black voters, he managed to secure a decisive victory.
Shaping Biden’s twilight days in the White House
As Biden reflects on his victory, he remains steadfast in his commitment to serve all Americans, especially those who have faced adversity and have been left behind. In a statement following his win, Biden said, “As I said four years ago, this campaign is for everyone who has been knocked down, counted out, and left behind. That is still true today.”
The Biden administration is touting its accomplishments and emphasizing its commitment to creating economic opportunities for all. With a record 14 million new jobs and a two-year streak of an unemployment rate below 4%, including a record low for Black Americans, Biden believes that his policies are leaving no one behind.
The victory in South Carolina marks a crucial turning point in Biden’s presidency. It serves as a reminder of the transformative and inclusive agenda that he promised to deliver to the American people.
Looking ahead to the Republican primary
While Biden celebrates his victory, attention now turns to the upcoming Republican primary in South Carolina. On February 24, former President Donald Trump will face off against Nikki Haley, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Haley, a familiar name to South Carolina voters, is expected to face an uphill battle in a state that is highly favorable towards Trump. Nonetheless, the Republican primary will provide an opportunity for voters to shape their party’s direction and choose its candidate to go up against the Democratic nominee.
It is yet to be seen how the Republican primary will unfold, but the eyes of the nation will undoubtedly be on South Carolina once again as the state plays a vital role in shaping the nation’s political landscape.
As the 2024 primary season heats up, both parties will continue to navigate through a dynamic and closely-watched political landscape. Exciting times lie ahead as the nation eagerly awaits the outcome of the upcoming primaries and the subsequent presidential election.
