{"id":2568734,"date":"2026-02-11T11:16:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T16:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-heading-to-south-carolina-to-commemorate-2020-primary-win\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T11:17:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T16:17:46","slug":"biden-heading-to-south-carolina-to-commemorate-2020-primary-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-heading-to-south-carolina-to-commemorate-2020-primary-win\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden heading to South Carolina to commemorate 2020 primary win"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/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-heading-to-south-carolina-to-commemorate-2020-primary-win%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=2568734&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--><p>Former President Joe Biden is traveling to Columbia, South Carolina, to commemorate the anniversary of his pivotal 2020 South Carolina primary victory, a win credited with reviving his presidential campaign after Rep. Jim Clyburn\u2019s late endorsement. The visit includes a february 27 reception in Columbia, with tickets set at $125 and an option to donate more, described as a tribute to Biden\u2019s public service during Black History month. The piece notes that Biden\u2019s 2020 SC victory came with about 48.4% of the vote and that exit polls found roughly 60% of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >black voters supported<\/a> him, a result attributed to Clyburn\u2019s endorsement. It also situates the visit in the context of Biden\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-candidates-in-key-battleground-states-are-ducking-debates-with-their-gop-opponents\/\" title=\"Democrat Candidates In Key Battleground States Are Ducking Debates With Their GOP Opponents\">limited public appearances<\/a> since leaving office in 2024 amid questions about his health and fitness,including a disclosed may cancer diagnosis that had spread to his bones and the ongoing radiation and hormone therapy,along with scrutiny over his use of an autopen.The event is depicted as taking place ahead of South carolina\u2019s midterm elections for the Senate, House, and governor.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Joe Biden heads to South Carolina to commemorate 2020 primary victory<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2501392\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Former President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/joe-biden\/\">Joe Biden<\/a> will head to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/south-carolina\/\">South Carolina<\/a> later this month to commemorate the anniversary of his 2020 primary win.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Biden&rsquo;s primary victory in South Carolina <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2227493\/biden-finally-gets-a-win-south-carolina-breathes-life-into-campaign\/\">reinvigorated his presidential campaign<\/a>, marking the first primary win of his successful 2020 presidential campaign. Rep. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Jim-Clyburn\/\">Jim Clyburn<\/a>&rsquo;s (D-SC) endorsement of Biden is credited as helping the former president win the state.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/4453901\/immigration-fraud-congressional-scrutiny-somali-scams\/\">Immigration fraud faces congressional scrutiny following massive Somali scams<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4453900\/faa-lifts-flight-restrictions-over-el-paso-new-orleans-hours-after-instituting\/\">FAA lifts flight restrictions over El Paso and New Orleans hours after instituting closure: &#8216;Cartel drone incursion&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4453667\/virginia-redistricting-map-gerrymandering-congress-midter\/\">Virginia redistricting and raw political power<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;re honored to welcome President Joe Biden to Columbia on Friday, February 27, for a reception commemorating his pivotal 2020 South Carolina primary victory and thank him for a lifetime of public service,&rdquo; the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/southcarolinadems\/photos\/were-honored-to-welcome-president-joe-biden-to-columbia-on-friday-february-27-fo\/1340665088093453\/\">Facebook post<\/a> announcing the event said.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets for the Feb. 27 reception are <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.actblue.com\/donate\/celebratejoebiden?fbclid=IwY2xjawP5bYBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvclhob0JhMllzTnJPc2Uxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnEWMY7jc24rjOdQOyJfwePSI3zTrf53DTdswp1w7V90DGukDIqy6nu-ZKEd_aem_3_BK56C4jHE0rSe0VYcTNQ\">available for purchase<\/a> on ActBlue, the Democratic Party&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/marriott-att-airbnbheres-the-list-of-corporations-announcing-they-wont-donate-to-gop-lawmakers-who-objected-to-electoral-votes-from-contested-states\/\" title=\"Marriott, AT&amp;T, Airbnb\u2026Here\u2019s The List Of Corporations Announcing They Won\u2019t ... To GOP Lawmakers Who Objected To Electoral Votes From Contested States\">political action committee<\/a> and fundraising platform. The event location is available upon purchase of a ticket.<\/p>\n<p>Each ticket costs $125, with the option to donate additional funds.<\/p>\n<p>This will be Biden&rsquo;s first visit to the state since spending the final full day of his presidency in Charleston, where he visited a historic black church in North Charleston and the International African American Museum.<\/p>\n<p>The former president&rsquo;s visit comes ahead of the midterm elections, in which South Carolina voters will cast ballots for the Senate, House, and governor.<\/p>\n<p>In 2020, Biden won 48.4% of the vote in the South Carolina Democratic primary, with Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/bernie-sanders\/\">Bernie Sanders <\/a>(I-VT) earning 19.9%.<\/p>\n<p>An exit poll for the South Carolina primary found that 60% of black voters chose Biden, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/graphics\/politics\/exit-polls-2020-south-carolina-primary\/\">according to<\/a> the <em>Washington Post<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>At the time, Biden said the win meant that his campaign was &ldquo;very much alive.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Just days ago, the press and the pundits had declared his candidacy dead. Now, thanks to all of you &mdash; the heart of the Democratic Party &mdash; we just won, and we&rsquo;ve won big because of you,&rdquo; Biden said at an event in Columbia, South Carolina.<\/p>\n<p>During his remarks following his win, Biden credited Clyburn for helping his campaign, referencing the congressman&rsquo;s last-minute endorsement.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;My buddy Jim Clyburn, you brought me back,&rdquo; he said at the time.<\/p>\n<p>In South Carolina, 25.7% of the population identifies as black, and 2.3% identify as two <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">or more races, according to the&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/quickfacts\/fact\/table\/SC\/HSG650224\">Ce<\/a><\/span><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/quickfacts\/fact\/table\/SC\/HSG650224\">nsus Bureau<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The reception honoring Biden comes during Black History Month and in the wake of President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a>&lsquo;s <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/4448727\/tim-scott-calls-trump-remove-obama-monkey-video-truth-social\/\">now-deleted<\/a>, racist post of former first lady <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Michelle-Obama\/\">Michelle Obama<\/a> and former President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/barack-Obama\/\">Barack Obama<\/a>, whom Biden served as vice president under.<\/p>\n<p>Trump faced a wave of criticism from both Democrats and Republicans for the post.<\/p>\n<p>Since leaving office in 2024, Biden has made minimal public appearances amid questions about his health and fitness during his administration, including scrutiny over his use of an <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/autopen\/\">autopen<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3924782\/biden-administration-failed-attempt-spin-autopen-use\/\"><strong>THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION&rsquo;S FAILED ATTEMPTS TO SPIN AUTOPEN USE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Biden, 82, disclosed his <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/healthcare\/3415325\/biden-diagnosed-aggressive-prostate-cancer-what-to-know\/\">first cancer diagnosis<\/a> in May, sharing that the disease had spread to his bones. He has since been <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3846868\/biden-begins-new-phase-of-cancer-care-with-radiation-and-hormone-therapy\/\">undergoing radiation therapy<\/a> and hormone treatment.<\/p>\n<p>There have been no new updates regarding his condition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Biden to visit SC, honoring 2020 primary victory<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3984,"featured_media":2568735,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP25312128853739.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[73589,3620,73588],"class_list":["post-2568734","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-2020-primary","tag-biden","tag-south-carolina-2"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP25312128853739.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2568734","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\/3984"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2568734"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2568734\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2568738,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2568734\/revisions\/2568738"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2568735"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2568734"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2568734"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2568734"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}