Personal popularity, a large black electorate, fewer liberals and a fondness for Obama-era policies threw a lifeline to former Vice President Joe Biden in South Carolina — while preliminary exit poll results found Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders lagging in favorability and perceived sensitivity to racial issues alike. In handing Biden […] Read more »
Will South Carolina Rearrange the Democratic Race?
Following the Nevada caucuses, the political narrative was pretty well settled. Bernie Sanders’ big win cemented his place as the frontrunner and the likely nominee. Biden had long counted on a South Carolina win, but his so-called firewall was looking anything but reliable. Four polls released between mid-February and the […] Read more »
‘Come to Jesus’ Moment for Dems
At the risk of adding religion to the already incendiary subject of politics, Democrats are approaching what Southerners often call a “come to Jesus” moment, namely the realization that there is a pretty good chance Bernie Sanders builds up an insurmountable lead, or close to it, on Super Tuesday. If […] Read more »
The 10th Democratic Debate Motto: Attack Bernie
This week, we break down the tenth Democratic debate and the Nevada Caucuses’ results. Then, we preview the next primaries in South Carolina and the Super Tuesday states. The Forecast Fest Read more »
Poll Hub: The Time Has Come
On this week’s episode of Poll Hub, the nation’s eyes turn to South Carolina where it’s make or break time for many of the Democratic presidential candidates, including Joe Biden. We assess the latest polls of South Carolina voters and share our observations as the contest moves on to Super […] Read more »
South Carolina is do-or-die for candidates not named Bernie Sanders
It’s easy to miss the importance of this year’s South Carolina primary. Vermont’s Sen. Bernie Sanders has already built a wave of momentum. Many more delegates will be allocated in the Super Tuesday contests just three days after the Palmetto State votes. But make no mistake: South Carolina is the […] Read more »