{"id":2160774,"date":"2024-01-27T06:19:06","date_gmt":"2024-01-27T11:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-bets-on-first-in-the-nation-south-carolina-to-sell-his-doubters-on-a-second-term\/"},"modified":"2024-01-27T06:24:11","modified_gmt":"2024-01-27T11:24:11","slug":"biden-bets-on-first-in-the-nation-south-carolina-to-sell-his-doubters-on-a-second-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-bets-on-first-in-the-nation-south-carolina-to-sell-his-doubters-on-a-second-term\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden relies on South Carolina to convince skeptics for a second term"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-bets-on-first-in-the-nation-south-carolina-to-sell-his-doubters-on-a-second-term%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2160774&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley isn\u2019t \u200dthe only\u200c White House candidate counting on South Carolina.<\/h2>\n<p>President \u200dJoe Biden is looking for strong support from the Palmetto State on\u2064 Feb. 3\u200c to officially\u200c launch \u200bhis reelection bid. As the first\u2064 sanctioned primary contest on the Democratic side, Biden is seeking a\u2062 boost from his\u2064 base, especially among black voters, to temper voter concerns about his age and \u2064his handling of the\u2062 economy and border.<\/p>\n<p>To build momentum\u200d for the \u2063\u201cfirst in the nation\u201d primary, Biden will travel\u200b to Columbia, South Carolina, on Saturday, one\u200c week before voters cast ballots in the 2024 cycle.<\/p>\n<p>Biden proposed bumping up the Palmetto State in the primary order \u200dafter the state, and its black voters in particular\u2063 helped resuscitate the president\u2019s \u20642020 campaign following poor showings in Iowa, New Hampshire, and Nevada that year.<\/p>\n<p>The Biden campaign sees South Carolina as the proper backdrop to counternarratives about \u200dhis declining support from black and\u2064 young voters and to downplay the imminent coronation of former President\u200d Donald Trump back atop the Republican Party.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>\u201cThe President is excited to return to South Carolina and \u200bspend time with voters ahead of the historic, first \u2063in \u200dthe national\u2063 Democratic primary,\u201d \u2062Biden \u2064campaign principal deputy campaign manager Quinton Fulks said in a statement. \u201cPresident Biden has long believed that our nominating process should reflect our party\u2019s rich diversity, and he\u2019s\u200b following through on that\u200c commitment and on his commitment to black voters, the backbone of the Democratic Party.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Still, failing to\u200d secure a total \u200bvictory in South Carolina could portend a very real enthusiasm problem ahead of a likely rematch with Trump in November. Voters routinely sound the alarm about Biden\u2019s age \u2014 he would be 82 when sworn in for a potential second term \u2014 and polls show that some Democrats are concerned about his economic stewardship and\u200d mishandling of the border crisis.<\/p>\n<p>The president\u2062 easily secured victory in the New Hampshire primary this past week over Rep. \u2063Dean Phillips \u200d(D-MN), thanks to a strong write-in campaign, but\u200d will not be awarded any delegates at the party\u2019s nominating \u2062convention this summer after the Granite State declined to abide by the Democratic National\u2063 Committee\u2019s primary calendar.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>\u201cSuccess in November depends more upon a voting demographic like you find in South\u200b Carolina than that which you would find in Iowa or New Hampshire,\u201d Rep. Jim Clyburn\u2063 (D-SC), a co-chairman of Biden\u2019s 2024 campaign and a critical \u200cally in 2020, said in \u2064a statement.<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>On Saturday,\u200c Biden and\u200b first lady Jill Biden will take part in the South Carolina\u2063 Democratic Party\u2019s \u201cFirst \u2063in the Nation\u201d celebration and \u200cdinner. \u200cThat trip follows multiple campaign stops from Gov. Gavin Newsom \u2064(D-CA), himself a potential future Democratic\u200c presidential candidate and Joe\u2064 Biden\u2019s top campaign attack dog this cycle.<\/p>\n<p>Joe Biden last visited South Carolina on Jan. 8, where\u200d he delivered remarks at Mother Emanuel AME\u200c Church in Charleston, \u2062the site \u200cof 2015\u2019s racially motivated\u2062 mass shooting that left \u2063nine members of the congregation dead.<\/p>\n<p>Joe Biden\u2019s remarks that day\u200c highlight\u2064 the\u2064 precarious status\u200c of his candidacy. The president had been introduced\u2062 by\u200d Clyburn before\u2064 pro-ceasefire protesters interrupted his remarks and urged the president to pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cease his military \u200boperations in Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>Those protests have only escalated as Joe Biden \u2062ramped up his\u2062 campaigning. The president again encountered activists during his remarks accepting a coveted union endorsement from \u2062the United Auto Workers in Washington,\u200b D.C., \u200cthis past Wednesday, \u200band \u200bJoe Biden\u2019s abortion rights rally in northern Virginia the day \u200dprior \u200bsaw 14 protesters interrupt his remarks 13 separate times.<\/p>\n<p>The Biden campaign has previously suggested that the \u2064president hopes his performance in South Carolina \u200bwill reenergize black voters across the South and the nation as a whole. Democrats now eye \u2064Georgia and North Carolina in particular as particularly winnable, with the Southeast\u2064 representing a \u2063potential new \u201cblue wall\u201d Democrats can rely on in future elections.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>\u201cPresident Biden and Vice President Harris have delivered historic \u2064funding for HBCUs \u200dto \u2063the tune of $7 billion, brought Black unemployment to a record low, increased Black wealth by\u200b 60% since before the pandemic, and so much more,\u201d Fulks said. \u201cOur message is clear: we won\u2019t take any voter for granted and will be showing\u2063 up, investing, and earning\u2063 every single vote to win this November.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>South Carolina also represents a test for Joe Biden\u2019s political opponents in both parties.<\/p>\n<p>Phillips, who took the president\u2019s decision to skip the New\u200d Hampshire primary as an opportunity to launch his own campaign, needs \u200d\u201cnothing short of a miracle\u201d in South\u200c Carolina to keep his long-shot presidential bid alive, a Democratic operative\u2063 familiar with Joe Biden\u2019s campaign strategy told\u2063 the Washington\u2063 Examiner.<\/p>\n<p>On\u200c the other side of the aisle, Trump \u2062looks to squash Haley, his final opponent in the race for the Republican nomination and herself a South Carolina native, ahead of the state\u2019s GOP primary later on Feb. 24. After placing third in Iowa and\u200b second in New Hampshire, Haley has staked any chance of comeback on her home state.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2062 How has President Biden&#8217;s response and handling of the situation in Gaza affected \u2063his support\u2063 within his own party?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ry campaign \u2064in Gaza. Biden&#8217;s response\u2064 and handling of the situation drew \u200cboth praise\u200b and \u2062criticism, further highlighting the challenges he\u200d faces \u200cin maintaining broad support\u200b within his own party.<\/p>\n<p>As \u2062Biden seeks to solidify his base\u2064 in South Carolina, he will need to \u2063address these concerns head-on. The state&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/capitol-police-officers-sue-trump-right-wing-groups-over-jan-6-riot\/\" title=\"Capitol Police Officers Sue Trump, Right-Wing Groups Over Jan. 6 Riot\">large black population<\/a> has been a reliable source of support for Democratic candidates in \u2063the past, and Biden will need their \u2063enthusiasm and turnout to secure victory in the 2024 general election.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2062 addition to his visit\u2062 to Columbia, Biden has also made efforts \u200dto engage with \u2064black \u2064voters across the state. His trip to\u200d Mother \u200dEmanuel \u2062AME\u200c Church in Charleston was a powerful symbol of his commitment to racial justice and reconciliation. However, the incident \u2064with the protesters \u2064served as \u200da reminder that Biden&#8217;s support within the \u200cblack community is\u2062 not monolithic,\u2062 and he will need to navigate the diverse perspectives and priorities within this \u2064key\u200d demographic.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Biden&#8217;s economic \u200bstewardship and \u200chandling of the border crisis have\u200b been subjects\u200c of concern among some Democrats.\u200c While his policies\u2064 have enjoyed broad support among \u2064the party&#8217;s progressive base, more moderate \u200dand conservative Democrats have\u200c expressed\u2062 reservations. These concerns could potentially\u2063 impact Biden&#8217;s ability \u200bto generate turnout and enthusiasm among South \u200dCarolina voters, particularly those who are more centrist.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Biden&#8217;s success\u2062 in South Carolina \u200bwill serve as\u200b a litmus\u2063 test for \u2063his broader reelection campaign. Winning the support of black voters and \u2062tempering concerns\u200d about his \u200bage and leadership will be crucial in\u2062 securing victory over \u200ba likely rematch with former \u2063President Donald Trump.\u2062 As the first sanctioned primary contest on the Democratic side, South\u200c Carolina will set the tone for the rest \u200bof the primary season \u2063and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-debate-their-ability-to-win-the-general-election-especially-with-trump\/\" title=\"Republicans question their chances of winning the general election, particularly with Trump.\">shape voter perceptions<\/a> of \u200cBiden&#8217;s electability.<\/p>\n<p>The president&#8217;s\u2064 visit to South Carolina on Feb. 3\u2063 will be a pivotal moment in his reelection bid. It will provide \u200chim with\u2063 an opportunity to connect with voters, address their concerns, and\u200c build momentum as the primary season gets \u2062underway. With the support of key \u200dallies\u200d like Jim \u2064Clyburn \u200cand a dedication to diversity and inclusivity within the Democratic\u200b Party, Biden \u200dhopes to solidify his \u2063standing in South Carolina and \u200dlay the foundation for \u200ca successful\u2064 campaign ahead.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>\u201cSouth Carolina has always played a critical role \u2062in presidential politics, and that has not changed. It \u200bis a state where candidates must demonstrate strength\u200c and \u2062appeal to a diverse electorate, and President\u2063 Biden is \u200bfully committed to doing just that,\u201d Fulks said.<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-predict-rfk-jr-hearing-will-backfire-on-republicans-and-biden-primary-challenger\/\" title=\"Democrats anticipate that the hearing involving RFK Jr. will ultimately harm Republicans and the primary challenger to President Biden.\">political landscape\u2062 continues<\/a> to \u2063evolve, South Carolina remains a crucial \u200bbattleground for candidates \u200bfrom both \u200dparties. Nikki Haley may be\u200b counting on the state as a key part of her presidential ambitions, but she is \u2062not the only \u200bone. President Biden\u2063 recognizes the importance of\u200d South Carolina and is actively working to \u2063secure the support of its voters. The upcoming primary and\u2064 the \u2063president&#8217;s visit to the state will shed light\u200c on his ability \u200dto rally his base and overcome the challenges that\u2064 lie ahead. Only time \u200bwill tell if Biden can successfully position himself for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maybe-next-time-youngkins-2024-hopes-likely-dashed-as-gop-loses-state-house\/\" title=\"Maybe next time? Youngkin's 2024 hopes likely dashed as GOP loses state House\">successful reelection campaign<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley isn&#8217;t the sole contender relying on South Carolina. President Joe Biden aims to garner significant support from the Palmetto State on Feb. 3 to kickstart his reelection campaign. Being the initial authorized primary contest for Democrats, Biden seeks a surge from his base, particularly in South Carolina<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2645,"featured_media":2160775,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2160774","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2160774","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2645"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2160774"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2160774\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2160775"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2160774"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2160774"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2160774"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}