President Biden, who cruised to an easy victory in South Carolina’s Democratic primary on Saturday, hailed the win as a way to make former President Trump a “loser” in November.
During the celebratory event, Biden reflected on the 2020 election, in which the Palmetto State primary was a turning point in winning the White House.
As I said four years ago, this campaign is for everyone who has been downtrodden, excluded, and marginalized,” Biden wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. “That still applies today.”
“In 2020, it was South Carolina voters who proved the experts wrong, breathed new life into our campaign, and put us on the path to winning the presidency.” Ta. “Now, in 2024, the people of South Carolina are once again raising their voices and saying there is no doubt that you have put us on the path to winning another presidential election and making Donald Trump a loser again. there is no.
His remarks came just minutes after The Hill partner Decision Desk Headquarters called a campaign for the incumbent president. As of 8 p.m. ET, Biden has 55 delegates and still has 10 delegates to distribute.
Biden also said there was a need to promote diverse voices, even though New Hampshire has held a coveted position since the 1920s, making South Carolina the first state in the nation to enter the Democratic primary. He emphasized efforts to support the
Biden won the Granite State primary in January through a write-in campaign, but because it was not a sanctioned race, he received no delegates. This is his first primary victory this election season.
“When I was elected president, I said the days when the backbone of the Democratic Party was the rearguard were over. It was a promise, and a promise kept,” he wrote on Saturday. “Now, you’re the first in the nation.”
“The stakes in this election could not be higher. There are extreme and dangerous voices at work in this country, led by Donald Trump, who are determined to divide our country and set us back. We cannot allow that to happen,” Biden added.
Finally, he said, “Let’s keep moving forward. Let’s finish what we started together.”
His enthusiasm undermines the arguments of leading challengers such as Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) and author Marianne Williamson, who have criticized the incumbent on the basis of his age and declining approval ratings. I let it happen.
South Carolina isn’t expected to be a competitive state in the general election, which could end up being a rematch between Biden and Trump, but it could give the president the momentum he’s been missing in the race. I hope so. But a coveted endorsement from Sen. Jim Clyburn (D.C.) was seen as the catalyst that propelled him to victory over the former president in 2020.
At Saturday’s afterparty, Mr. Clyburn called Mr. Biden and thanked the crowd for their support.
“You’re not going to kick me out, I’m coming back,” he said. multiple reports
Mr. Trump currently leads Mr. Biden 43.6% to 42.1% in the general election, according to The Hill/Decision Desk Headquarters polling average.
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