WASHINGTON - Joe Biden bet his future as a Democratic presidential contender on South Carolina and its large pool of African-American voters, and the backing of a leading black congressman vaulted him to victory there on Saturday, according to exit polls by Edison Research.
Heading into South Carolina, Biden was on the ropes after poor showings in the Iowa and Nevada caucuses and the New Hampshire primary. A Reuters/Ipsos national poll this week showed the former vice president - often seen as having the greatest appeal among black voters - lagging rival U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont for the first time among that group.
Here are other highlights from the poll, which was based on interviews with 2,178 people who voted on Saturday at 35 locations around South Carolina. The proportions may change as more polling is conducted and votes are tallied: ** 53% of Democratic primary voters want a candidate who “can beat Donald Trump” more than a candidate who agrees with them on major issues.
** Younger black voters were largely split between Biden and Sanders. Among African Americans between 17 and 29, 37% said they voted for Biden while 37% said they voted for Sanders.
Super Tuesday! Super Tuesday!
I can’t help but thinking that last minute, unnoticed poll closures in poor neighborhoods had an affect as well...
Biden is a lot more likable than Hillary in my opinion.
Older blacks think of Biden as an appendage of Obama which he is not. Super Tuesday will bring in more minorities who aren't married to the Dem establishment or the dream that wasn't Obama.
'The Mack of the Feather'
so, no black love for .PeteButtigieg then...
He is weaker than Bernie Sanders nationally. TheEcho13
Trump will use the Coronavirus to postpone elections under 'national emergency' measures. Wait for it.
Old establishment friends in high places. Not surprised.
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