Orangeburg, South Carolina (CNN) It was clear the moment Pete Buttigieg took the mic here in Orangeburg that the South Bend, Indiana, mayor has a problem in South Carolina. The lack of African American support is a key issue in South Carolina, a state where black voters made up 61% of the Democratic primary electorate in 2016. "I need help," Buttigieg said bluntly in response to a question from Charles C. Patton, a 21-year old physics student at South Carolina State University. Buttigieg has responded to this issue by seeking to introduce himself privately to African American power brokers in South Carolina. I think when he comes back you will see a large African American turnout."

Source: CNN May 07, 2019 00:56 UTC