Politics & Government

Biden Holds Commanding Lead Going Into SC Primary: Report

Joe Biden has a large lead over the rest of the Democratic candidates in South Carolina, according to a recent poll.

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks after receiving an endorsement from U.S. Rep. and House Majority Whip James Clyburn (R-SC).
Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks after receiving an endorsement from U.S. Rep. and House Majority Whip James Clyburn (R-SC). (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

CHARLESTON, SC — Former Vice President Joe Biden has an 18-point lead over his Democratic presidential opponents in South Carolina going into the Palmetto State's primary on Saturday, according to a poll released Wednesday from Clemson University.

Biden currently has 35 percent support from voters in South Carolina, according to the poll. It's a commanding lead over second place Tom Seyer, who has focused much of his campaign so far in South Carolina and is currently sitting at 17 percent support in the poll

To read more about Biden's lead going into the South Carolina primary, visit The Hill for the full story.

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