Despite gaffes, Biden holds strong support among blacks in South Carolina by blrshepherd
COLUMBIA — As nearly two dozen Democratic presidential candidates here for a ritual fish fry event that marks the symbolic kickoff of the South Carolina campaign, former Vice President Joe Biden appears to be enjoying considerable early support, especially from the capital’s tight-knit black community.
Word of mouth and recommendations, coupled with party loyalty, goes a long way in South Carolina, said Charleston NAACP president Dot Scott. Biden is seeing an onslaught of preliminary energy and support, she added, due in no small part to his close association with Obama, which in turn vollies him high above the other candidates.
In a recent testy exchange, Booker criticized Biden’s remarks touting his relationships with segregationist leaders on Capitol Hill. While many in Washington expressed concern and speculated about how those remarks might threaten Biden’s chances, voters in Columbia seemed less pressed. Several Columbia residents said in interviews with Yahoo News they felt that Biden’s comments were misconstrued.
In the meantime, Booker’s prospects here are dimming. Sliding poll numbers have Booker holding onto Palmetto State support at 5 percent. And there’s doubts that he’ll be able to keep pace.
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