Democratic primaries: crucial ballot for Joe Biden this Saturday in South Carolina

Candidate Joe Biden alongside actress Vivica A. Fox at a meeting at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina, February 27, 2020. REUTERS / Elizabeth Frantz

Text by: Anne Corpet Follow

After his poor performance in Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada, the former US vice president must absolutely win South Carolina with a comfortable margin to stay in the race. Joe Biden is betting on this state that he knows well, and in particular on the African-American vote. Blacks make up 60% of the Democratic electorate.

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From our special correspondent in Charleston,

Pastor Joseph Darby officiates at Nichol's Chapel, a black Methodist church where Joe Biden came to campaign. According to this monk, even if the young people risk leaning for Bernie Sanders, the ex-vice-president has every chance of winning in this southern state.

“ Biden is known in South Carolina. He has been coming here for years. He even owns a house not far from here. I have very little doubt : Joe Biden is going to win South Carolina, "he said.

The faithful are rather old and the vast majority intend to vote in favor of Joe Biden, like Willie and Barbara Bates, a retired couple.

" He has experience, and he's a good man ," said Willie. When asked if he doesn't think Joe Biden is a bit old, Willie says, " Yes, he's old, but he's the only valid candidate." We must unite behind him. "And Barbara to add:" He has experience in foreign policy and he can keep the legacy of Barack Obama. He is honest and will be fair with everyone. "

Whatever their preferences, what counts above all for the Democratic electorate of South Carolina is to kick the president out of the White House.

" If Bernie Sanders wins, I will vote. I will not vote for Bernie Sanders, I will vote against Donald Trump, "says Pastor Joseph Darby.

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