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South Carolina’s move to front of 2028 Democratic primary calendar could benefit Kamala Harris

By Mabinty Quarshie
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South Carolina‘s role as the first-in-the-nation primary for the 2028 presidential field could give former Vice President Kamala Harris a boost over other Democrats should she decide to seek the White House for a third time.

The Palmetto State’s heavily African American electorate helped revive former President Joe Biden‘s campaign in 2020 as he struggled to beat back a progressive challenge from Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT). Eight years later, South Carolina could provide Harris with an opportunity to establish herself as the Democratic front-runner before any other state votes.

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