Energizing South Carolina's Black voters is crucial to Biden as campaign looks ahead to swing states
President Joe Biden is getting his first test of the 2024 campaign during the Democrats' first presidential primary
By AYANNA ALEXANDER
Published - Feb 03, 2024, 01:00 AM ET
Last Updated - Feb 03, 2024, 01:00 AM EST
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Democrats’ first primary of the 2024 presidential contest contains little mystery. South Carolina propelled President Joe Biden to the Democratic nomination four years ago and he faces only token opposition when voting concludes Saturday.
Whether he enjoys a similar level of support this year has implications far beyond South Carolina.
Biden's support among Black voters has waned considerably since he assembled his winning coalition four years ago. His approval rating among Black adults is 42% in the latest Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll, a substantial drop from the first year of his presidency.
