Roger Kirby, a Democratic state lawmaker and vice chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party, said Mr. Newsom's appearance in rural parts of the state will excite Democrats here who feel sidelined not only by the 2024 election but also by their own party.
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South Carolina Democratic Party Chairwoman Christale Spain said that Biden, by making his pitch in the state, is making good on his pledge to be a president for all Americans, not just those who supported his campaign.
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