In an electrifying turn of events, US President Joe Biden has clinched a crucial victory in the South Carolina Democratic primary, held on Saturday, February 3. This win not only propels Biden firmly on the path to securing the Democratic nomination for the 2024 presidential elections but also signals a significant momentum shift against his anticipated rival, former US President Donald Trump. Biden’s triumph in South Carolina, as reported by several Western media outlets, underscores the strategic importance of the state in the broader electoral landscape, highlighting his strong start in the race for re-election.

Biden vs. Trump: The Road to November Elections Heats Up

The South Carolina primary victory is particularly notable as it marks the first official Democratic primary contest for the November elections, following Biden’s win in the write-in campaign in New Hampshire. Competing against Minnesota Representative Dean Phillips and author Marianne Deborah Williamson, Biden’s success in South Carolina is a testament to his enduring appeal and strategic campaign efforts. In his victory speech, Biden emphasized the pivotal role of South Carolina’s voters in 2020, who “proved the pundits wrong” and helped catapult him to the presidency. With renewed confidence, Biden declared, “Now in 2024, the people of South Carolina have spoken again, and I have no doubt that you have set us on the path to winning the Presidency again and making Donald Trump a loser, again.”

South Carolina’s Diverse Electorate: A Decisive Factor

South Carolina’s demographic diversity played a crucial role in Biden’s victory. The state’s racially diverse population, including a significant Black and Hispanic community, contrasts with the predominantly white electorates in Iowa and New Hampshire, where Trump has seen success in the Republican primaries. This diversity is instrumental in shaping the dynamics of the presidential primary process, with Biden securing nearly 49 percent of the vote in the 2020 Democratic primary, triumphing in every county and garnering substantial support from Black voters.

Looking Ahead: The Battle for Delegates and the GOP Primary

As the Democratic race heats up, the focus now shifts to the accumulation of delegates, with Democrats vying for 55 delegates in South Carolina. The closing of polling stations at 7 pm Eastern Time marked the end of a critical chapter in the 2024 presidential race, setting the stage for the upcoming GOP primary on February 24. Biden’s victory in South Carolina not only cements his position as a formidable contender for the Democratic nomination but also sets a precedent for the ensuing electoral battles leading up to the November elections.

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