South Carolina 2020 Poll: Biden leads Primary Field by Wide Margin; President Trump Popular with Bas

[still_one]

It appears Harris has some work to do in South Carolina, particularly within the African American community. Among African American Democratic primary voters Biden leads with 43% of the vote, Sanders captures 15% of this vote with Harris at 9% and Booker at 7%. On the issue of reparations for African Americans, 31% of respondents agree with the policy while 46% disagree. But, Professor Spencer Kimball says “this issue is not helping Harris with South Carolina Democratic primary voters; while 79% of them support reparations, they are breaking for Biden nearly 4:1.”


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[RandySF]

1. I'm starting to think he's not running

[WheelWalker]

2. I think your thinking would be incorrect.

[elfin]

5. it is issues about his other son and family holding him back IMO

Noisy fodder about his personal and business lives for Enquirer, trolls etc.

I am a big Joe fan, but now am falling in deep like for Inslee.

[WheelWalker]

11. Inslee has legs, I agree. He's got executive and legislative experience.

And he's right on the issues.

[sprinkleeninow]

17. Plus he a looker. 😍

[TwilightZone]

6. Nah, he's running.

The first primary is a year away. Contrary to popular belief, there's no rush to jump in. He can afford to wait a while because name recognition isn't a problem and he's essentially a known quantity.

[House of Roberts]

3. What's the last part of the title?

President Trump Popular with Bass Fishermen?

[still_one]

4. all you have to do is click the link and you will see that your assessment is right, Bass Fisherman

[House of Roberts]

10. I free-associate sometimes.

It was the most likely thing I thought of. I know quite a few RWNJs who are bass fishermen.

[still_one]

15. Well ya got it right with free association. LOL

[TwilightZone]

7. Maybe it's "Bastards"

That would be appropriate.

[Cha]

9. Rofl

[sprinkleeninow]

18. That came to mind. 'Wicker Baskets.'

[Cha]

8. They like Biden in So Carolina!

[Scurrilous]

12. ...

[wasupaloopa]

13. Biden has name recognition. It is too early to make much out if this. Biden hasn't said he was

running yet.

[madville]

16. He's likely to get a bump once he declares

Declaring should gain him at least 5% over the current polls.

[WeekiWater]

14. It takes some time to build name recognition.

Additionally, some people find conversations about certain real impacts of oppression and racism to be uncomfortable to discuss on boards like this. Oppressed persons and communities often lag behind when it comes to education in all areas. That includes current events. Time available is a big part of the equation. There is much more to it.

These numbers for Harris will change in a major way, IMO. One of the benefits of a long primary season.

[Gothmog]

19. Joe Biden is the most electable real member of the Democratic Party

Joe is the most electable Democrat running

[still_one]

20. and it isn't just name recognition as some are trying to rationalize. They know who

Joe Biden is.

He also can attract independents and some republicans in a general election, that some of our nominees will absolutely not be able to do, and that will mean everything between winning and losing the general election

[Gothmog]

21. I have a copy of the "JOE" floor sign used at the National Convention

Joe gave a great speech at the Democratic National Convention and it was clear that he is a real and proud member of the Democratic Party

[still_one]

22. absolutely Gothmog

[Gothmog]

23. While I love Beto, I would love to see a Biden/Harris ticket

[still_one]

25. To me that would be a winning ticket. It combines so many elements to unite the party and the

country

[ucrdem]

24. Biden-Harris would do well there.

Hillary did particularly well there in 2016.

[peggysue2]

26. Joe Biden has a lot of relationships and connections in SC

From what I've read, he's cultivated and nurtured those relationships over decades. So, this poll is reflecting a lot more than simple name recognition. Biden is a well-known, well-liked and respected presence in the state. A 43% share of the vote at this early date, before the man even jumps in, is impressive.

Which is why the calculus will shift once Biden officially commits. I think the same might be true for Beto O'Rourke although he still needs to prove himself once he enters a national arena. But there's no doubting that O'Rourke has that 'it' quality.

Biden is the trusted, seasoned hand; Beto is the young rockstar.

Things are going to get mighty interesting!