‘She’s on fire’: Elizabeth Warren on the rise – but has work to do to win black voters‘She’s on fire’: Elizabeth Warren on the rise – but has work to do to win black votersLinda Edwards is the family authority on all matters of politics. But in South Carolina, where African American voters make up an estimated 60% of Democratic primary voters, Biden still enjoys a wide lead. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Elizabeth Warren addresses the crowd at the event at Clinton College in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Biden’s dominance in the state rests on his deep ties to black political leaders and his service as Barack Obama’s vice-president, which have made him popular among older, more conservative black voters. In 2016, African Americans comprised nearly a quarter, 24%, of Democratic primary voters – a share that is expected to rise in 2020.

Source: The Guardian October 02, 2019 06:00 UTC