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<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "If they decide to enter the race, they will probably spend even more time in South Carolina, whose Democratic primary is traditionally one of the first in the calendar. It is also a state where African-American voters have been a decisive factor in elections. "data-reactid =" 23 ">If they decide to enter the race, they will probably spend even more time in South Carolina, whose Democratic primary is traditionally one of the first in the calendar. It is also a state where African-American voters have been a decisive factor in elections.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Until now, however, Booker and Harris have insisted that their visit to South Carolina was centered on mid-term elections next month, and the two men escaped the question of knowing what to expect. They were planning to go to war in time."data-reactid =" 24 ">Until now, however, Booker and Harris have insisted that their visit to South Carolina was centered on mid-term elections next month, and the two men escaped the question of knowing what to expect. They were planning to go to war in time.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = ""I do not see that as facing. She is my sister. We are in the same team. We are all trying to help the Democrats win here, "Booker told Yahoo News at an event in Orangeburg last Thursday. "data-reactid =" 25 ">"I do not see that as facing. She is my sister. We are in the same team. We are all trying to help the Democrats win here, "Booker told Yahoo News at an event in Orangeburg last Thursday.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Booker of New Jersey and Harris of California sit together on the Judiciary Committee and have become close during their tenure in the Senate."data-reactid =" 26 ">Booker of New Jersey and Harris of California sit together on the Judiciary Committee and have become close during their tenure in the Senate.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = ""We're friends, we're friends," said Harris the next night at Hopkins. "He and I share the same goal, to get people to vote for the 2018 election cycle, and we are united in the hip for this purpose. " "data-reactid =" 27 ">"We're friends, we're friends," said Harris the next night at Hopkins. "He and I share the same goal, to get people to vote for the 2018 election cycle, and we are united in the hip for this purpose. "
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Despite their protests, Booker and Harris act as clear candidates for the presidency. During their stay in South Carolina, they both held private meetings with key local leaders who could prove to be valuable allies in a campaign. The two countries also travel to other major states, and Booker in particular has already started laying concrete foundations for an offer from the White House."data-reactid =" 28 ">Despite their protests, Booker and Harris act as clear candidates for the presidency. During their stay in South Carolina, they both held private meetings with key local leaders who could prove to be valuable allies in a campaign. The two countries also travel to other major states, and Booker in particular has already started laying concrete foundations for an offer from the White House.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "At mid-session, the black vote is also a decisive variable. At the national level, Democrats should take back the House by an overwhelming majority if the participation rate is high. This is especially true for youth and minorities, two groups that generally vote for Democrats and are historically few in number. The African-American vote is even more crucial in South Carolina, where around 65% of the voters of the Democratic primary in the 2016 election were black, according to exit polls. In total, about 27% of the state's population is African-American."data-reactid =" 29 ">At mid-session, the black vote is also a decisive variable. At the national level, Democrats should take back the House by an overwhelming majority if the participation rate is high. This is especially true for youth and minorities, two groups that generally vote for Democrats and are historically few in number. The African-American vote is even more crucial in South Carolina, where around 65% of the voters of the Democratic primary in the 2016 election were black, according to exit polls. In total, about 27% of the state's population is African-American.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Booker held three public events in South Carolina on Thursday and one more the next day. At his first appearance Thursday at Allen University, a historically black school in Colombia, several of the local leaders who spoke discussed the importance of black voting in very difficult terms."data-reactid =" 30 ">Booker held three public events in South Carolina on Thursday and one more the next day. At his first appearance Thursday at Allen University, a historically black school in Colombia, several of the local leaders who spoke discussed the importance of black voting in very difficult terms.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = ""Simply and simply, the numbers show that in South Carolina, only the African-American community can win this election," said Rosalyn Glenn, a candidate for the position of Treasurer. "Go vote. It's your privilege; it's your right it's your responsibility to do it. ""data-reactid =" 31 ">"Simply and simply, the numbers show that in South Carolina, only the African-American community can win this election," said Rosalyn Glenn, a candidate for the position of Treasurer. "Go vote. It's your privilege; it's your right it's your responsibility to do it. "
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Melvin Whittenburg, who is running for the position of Secretary of State, detailed the numbers. "We have more than 900,000 registered African-American voters. This is not our problem. Our problem is that we are not going to the polls. We have not participated in the polls since President Obama. We have to change that, "he said."data-reactid =" 32 ">Melvin Whittenburg, who is running for the position of Secretary of State, detailed the numbers. "We have more than 900,000 registered African-American voters. This is not our problem. Our problem is that we are not going to the polls. We have not participated in the polls since President Obama. We have to change that, "he said.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "For their part, Booker and Harris made more widespread calls for the vote. On Thursday, at Allen University, Booker asked the audience to "take an oath" to introduce themselves and vote. "data-reactid =" 33 ">For their part, Booker and Harris made more widespread calls for the vote. On Thursday, at Allen University, Booker asked the audience to "take an oath" to introduce themselves and vote.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = ""On November 6, I'm not just going to the polls, I'm going to bring people with m. I will raise people. I'm going to wake up people, "said Booker."data-reactid =" 34 ">"On November 6, I'm not just going to the polls, I'm going to bring people with m. I will raise people. I'm going to wake up people, "said Booker.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "The next day, in a church in Greenville, Harris also issued a call for action. "At some point, this moment will pass, and in a few years, our children, our grandchildren … they will ask us where you were at this point of inflection," Harris said."data-reactid =" 35 ">The next day, in a church in Greenville, Harris also issued a call for action. "At some point, this moment will pass, and in a few years, our children, our grandchildren … they will ask us where you were at this point of inflection," Harris said.
The New Jersey Senator, Cory Booker, speaking at a Democratic Party meeting in Orangeburg, SC, on October 18, 2018. (Photo: Hunter Walker / Yahoo News)
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Jaime Harrison, former president of the Democratic Party of South Carolina, who appeared with Booker at several events on Thursday, Jones cited the example of a contest highlighting the black vote. "I really think that the African-American turnout will be important and that this will change the situation, as it has been the case in other elections, "he said."data-reactid =" 50 ">Jaime Harrison, former president of the Democratic Party of South Carolina, who appeared with Booker at several events on Thursday, Jones cited the example of a contest highlighting the black vote. "I really think that the African-American turnout will be important and that this will change the situation, as it has been the case in other elections, "he said.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Harrison also pointed out that it would be incorrect to reduce Booker and Harris's candidacy to the race question."data-reactid =" 51 ">Harrison also pointed out that it would be incorrect to reduce Booker and Harris's candidacy to the race question.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = ""I think that African-American candidates who come forward are not just black candidates. Senators Booker and Kamala Harris have won victories in extremely diverse states where they have received a lot of support, "said Harrison. "I think they will not only have some influence … in the African-American community, I think they will also be viable in other communities." "data-reactid =" 52 ">"I think that African-American candidates who come forward are not just black candidates. Senators Booker and Kamala Harris have won victories in extremely diverse states where they have received a lot of support, "said Harrison. "I think they will not only have some influence … in the African-American community, I think they will also be viable in other communities."
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Nevertheless, the black vote weighs heavily in South Carolina. In the last two competitive Democratic primaries, black voters went largely to the ballot box. And in both cases, this block chose the winner. In 2008, exit polls showed over 75% of black voters in South Carolina supported Barack Obama on Hillary Clinton. With their support, Obama won and the state primaries were crucial for his eventual nomination. Similarly, in 2016, exit polls showed over 85% of African-American voters in South Carolina chose Clinton rather than Bernie Sanders, a major factor propelled her to party nomination."data-reactid =" 53 ">Nevertheless, the black vote weighs heavily in South Carolina. In the last two competitive Democratic primaries, black voters went largely to the ballot box. And in both cases, this block chose the winner. In 2008, exit polls showed over 75% of black voters in South Carolina supported Barack Obama on Hillary Clinton. With their support, Obama won and the state primaries were crucial for his eventual nomination. Similarly, in 2016, exit polls showed over 85% of African-American voters in South Carolina chose Clinton rather than Bernie Sanders, a major factor propelled her to party nomination.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "The next presidential race is a very dense announcement and Booker and Harris are not the only potential competitors to have their eyes riveted on South Carolina. The mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg, and Sanders had a stay in that state last week as well. "data-reactid =" 54 ">The next presidential race is a very dense announcement and Booker and Harris are not the only potential competitors to have their eyes riveted on South Carolina. The mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg, and Sanders had a stay in that state last week as well.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "With the potential for a large number of candidates in 2020, including two black presidential candidates, it remains to be seen if anyone can become the obvious choice of the South American African-American community. If this is not the case, the next winner of the state will have a way of victory very different from that of the previous winners. Trav Robertson, president of the Democratic Party of South Carolina, who appeared with Booker and Harris last week, said that all potential candidates who went there sparked enthusiasm. "data-reactid =" 55 ">With the potential for a large number of candidates in 2020, including two black presidential candidates, it remains to be seen if anyone can become the obvious choice of the South American African-American community. If this is not the case, the next winner of the state will have a way to victory very different from that of the previous winners. Trav Robertson, president of the Democratic Party of South Carolina, who appeared with Booker and Harris last week, said that all potential candidates who went there sparked enthusiasm.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = ""I think everyone who came to South Carolina was welcomed, whether it was [Los Angeles Mayor Eric] Garcetti, Michael Bloomberg or Michael Avenatti, "said Robertson. "data-reactid =" 56 ">"I think everyone who came to South Carolina was welcomed, whether it was [Los Angeles Mayor Eric] Garcetti, Michael Bloomberg or Michael Avenatti, "said Robertson.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "The visit of Booker and Harris in South Carolina showed flashes of different styles. While Booker usually lingered long after each of his speeches to take selfies with audience members, Harris quickly left the room after speaking in Greenville. And while Booker spent Thursday addressing an almost entirely African-American audience, Harris's demonstration in Greenville attracted a more diverse crowd, with a large contingent of white women."data-reactid =" 57 ">The visit of Booker and Harris in South Carolina showed flashes of different styles. While Booker usually lingered long after each of his speeches to take selfies with audience members, Harris quickly left the room after speaking in Greenville. And while Booker spent Thursday addressing an almost entirely African-American audience, Harris's demonstration in Greenville attracted a more diverse crowd, with a large contingent of white women.
South Carolina Representative Jim Clyburn speaks at a Democracy Party demonstration in Orangeburg, S.C., October 19, 2018. (Photo: Hunter Walker / Yahoo News)
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "The appearances of Harris and Booker may have also offered glimpses of potential allies in the state. Representative James Clyburn, the state's most powerful democrat, has long had a reputation as a political kingmaker in South Carolina and his support is widely regarded as a major factor. On Thursday, Clyburn appeared alongside Booker several times, but told Yahoo News that his presence should not be seen as a sign that his decision was made."data-reactid =" 69 ">The appearances of Harris and Booker may have also offered glimpses of potential allies in the state. Representative James Clyburn, the state's most powerful democrat, has long had a reputation as a political kingmaker in South Carolina and his support is widely regarded as a major factor. On Thursday, Clyburn appeared alongside Booker several times, but told Yahoo News that his presence should not be seen as a sign that his decision was made.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = ""I've also been with Bloomberg today. I'll be with Kamala Harris tomorrow. I was with [Ohio Congressman] Tim Ryan yesterday. So, help everyone, "said Clyburn."data-reactid =" 70 ">"I've also been with Bloomberg today. I'll be with Kamala Harris tomorrow. I was with [Ohio Congressman] Tim Ryan yesterday. So, help everyone, "said Clyburn.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Clyburn did not participate in the Harris events on Friday, but her daughter joined her."data-reactid =" 71 ">Clyburn did not participate in the Harris events on Friday, but her daughter joined her.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Of course, for now, Booker and Harris insist that they are only campaigning for local and congressional candidates. "data-reactid =" 72 ">Of course, for now, Booker and Harris insist that they are only campaigning for local and congressional candidates.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = ""She is not a declared candidate; I am not a declared candidate. We are both focused on the subject on November 6th, "Booker told Yahoo News."data-reactid =" 73 ">"She is not a declared candidate; I am not a declared candidate. We are both focused on the subject on November 6th, "Booker told Yahoo News.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "At Allen University, Booker said that he "Think about what next steps will be for me" in the days following the November 6 mid-race races."data-reactid =" 74 ">At Allen University, Booker said that he "Think about what next steps will be for me" in the days following the November 6 mid-race races.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Harris was even more shy when Yahoo News asked her when she would make her big decision."data-reactid =" 75 ">Harris was even more shy when Yahoo News asked her when she would make her big decision.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = ""What decision are you talking about? The electoral cycle of 2018? … Voters will vote for the governor … and the treasurer … and the secretary of state, "said Harris, wrapping his arm around Rosalyn Glenn, the candidate for the position of treasurer. "It's very easy to understand that.""data-reactid =" 76 ">"What decision are you talking about? The electoral cycle of 2018? … Voters will vote for the governor … and the treasurer … and the secretary of state, "said Harris, wrapping his arm around Rosalyn Glenn, the candidate for the position of treasurer. "It's very easy to understand that."
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