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Biden Wins South Carolina Primary in Landslide, Highlighting Voter Outreach

The victory underscores the strategic importance of Black and LGBTQ voters, amid concerns over future primary positioning.

  • President Joe Biden secures a landslide victory in the South Carolina Democratic primary, leading with 96% of the vote.
  • The Democratic National Committee's decision to make South Carolina the first state in the primary calendar highlights the importance of Black and LGBTQ voters.
  • Despite the victory, concerns arise about South Carolina's ability to maintain its lead-off position in future primaries due to comparable turnout with New Hampshire.
  • High-profile visits and campaigns in South Carolina aimed to energize voters, with a significant increase in Black voter participation in early voting.
  • The primary's outcome underscores the critical role of voter outreach to marginalized communities in influencing election results.
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