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Black Democrats Hold Sway in SC Presidential Primary

Chris Simkins

   ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA - A while back,Garrett McDaniel approached a
   group of African Americans at a student and alumni event atClaflin
   University, a historically black Southern college in Orangeburg, South
   Carolina,to make hispitch.

   "Excuse me, folks,"he said."I'm working with
   MayorPeteButtigieg'scampaign in South Carolina."

   Before McDaniel could continue, an older woman interjected, "What is he
   running for?"

   "President," McDaniel replied.

   Later, speaking with VOA, the 32-year-old black campaign worker said
   such encounters are not uncommon.

   "Not many people are familiar with Mayor Pete," McDaniel said. "He's
   young and a newcomer to the national political scene. My job is to
   hopefully convince black voters to support the Democratic presidential
   contender."

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