Biden holds significant lead in South Carolina: Poll

Former Vice President Joe Biden easily leads the Democratic field ahead of the South Carolina primary, a crucial contest that could help decide who gets the nomination.

According to a new Monmouth poll released Thursday, Biden holds a significant lead of 36% support among likely Democratic voters, with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders behind with 16%. Billionaire Tom Steyer holds third place, narrowly behind Sanders with 15%. Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren comes in fourth with 8%, former South Bend, Indiana, mayor follows at 6%, and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar places in fifth with 4% support.