South carolina primary where we are in the democratic race
The South Carolina Democratic primary is a crucial contest in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary. Here's where we are in the race:
Date: Saturday, February 29, 2020
Polls: The primary will be held from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. Polls will be open for 12 hours, giving voters ample time to cast their ballots.
Candidates: Seven Democratic candidates are still in the running:
- Joe Biden: Former Vice President of the United States (2009-2017)
- Bernie Sanders: Senator from Vermont (2007-present)
- Elizabeth Warren: Senator from Massachusetts (2013-present)
- Michael Bloomberg: Former Mayor of New York City (2002-2013)
- Pete Buttigieg: Mayor of South Bend, Indiana (2012-2020)
- Tulsi Gabbard: Representative from Hawaii's 2nd congressional district (2013-present)
- Tom Steyer: Businessman and environmental activist
Recent polls: The latest polls show a tight race in South Carolina, with Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders leading the pack. Here are the results from some recent polls:
- CNN/SSRS poll (February 24-27): Biden 28%, Sanders 24%, Warren 14%, Bloomberg 12%, Buttigieg 8%, Gabbard 2%, Steyer 1%
- NBC News/Marist poll (February 24-26): Biden 29%, Sanders 25%, Warren 14%, Bloomberg 12%, Buttigieg 8%, Gabbard 2%, Steyer 1%
Key issues: South Carolina voters are likely to prioritize issues such as:
- Economic inequality: The state has a high poverty rate and a significant wealth gap.
- Healthcare: The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been a topic of debate, and voters may be concerned about the future of healthcare in the state.
- Racial justice: South Carolina has a complex history of racial tensions, and voters may be looking for candidates who can address issues such as police brutality and systemic racism.
- Education: The state has struggled with funding and access to quality education, particularly in rural areas.
Delegate allocation: South Carolina has 54 pledged delegates at stake in the primary. The winner of the primary will likely receive a significant number of delegates, but the exact allocation will depend on the outcome of the contest.
Stay tuned for live updates and results from the South Carolina Democratic primary!