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James Clyburn endorsed Joe Biden this morning. What follows is a brief thread on how much this matters and what my book on the South Carolina primary with @gibbsknotts says about endorsements. Short version: this is indeed a big deal. #sc2020 #scpol #clyburn #firstinthesouth
First, some theory. Endorsements can have a big impact in nomination contests since voters can’t rely on party-id like in general elections. Endorsements fill the void giving voters a “cue” to mimic an informed decision. Of course, this hinges on reputation of the endorser.
In this case, Clyburn is the most influential Democrat in the state. He is the no. 3 ranking Democrat in the House and the most powerful African American in a state where over 60 percent of the Democratic primary electorate is Black.
CHARLESTON, SC —Bernie Sanders says he “pleads guilty” to not accepting super PAC $$.
“We don’t have a super PAC. I plead guilty to that,” Sanders says at @scdp “First in the South” dinner.
Sanders’ is supported by political non-profit “Our Revolution”🔗 apnews.com/345bbd1af529cf…
“We don’t have a super PAC. I plead guilty to that,” Sanders says at @scdp “First in the South” dinner.
Sanders’ is supported by political non-profit “Our Revolution”🔗 apnews.com/345bbd1af529cf…
Mayor Pete Buttigieg takes a swipe at Senator Bernie Sanders at the South Carolina Democratic Party Dinner:
“I have come to respect Senator Sanders over the course of this campaign, and I share his ideals. But I think we should make promises we can keep.”
#FirstInTheSouth
“I have come to respect Senator Sanders over the course of this campaign, and I share his ideals. But I think we should make promises we can keep.”
#FirstInTheSouth
CHARLESTON, SC — Joe Biden announces to crowds: “I have a simple proposition here. I’m here to ask for your help... My name is Joe Biden and I’m a candidate for United States Senate. Look me over.”
