Kamala Harris

South Carolina Democratic Party Chairwoman Christale Spain and members of the delegation cheer during the first night of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 19, 2024.

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DNC Day 2

Gavin Jackson

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 20, 2024, we bring you some of the big moments from the first night of the Democratic National Convention stage.

The outside of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois on Aug. 19, 2024. The program and festivities run the week with South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn on the speaking program tonight as well as President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and former 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

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DNC Day 1

Gavin Jackson

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 19, 2024: we are here in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention where members of the SC delegation are here to formally nominate VP Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the Democratic Party’s ticket; remarks from SCDP Chairwoman Christale Spain and California Congressman Ro Khanna; we also hear from one of our delegates, former Charleston Sen. Marlon Kimpson; and more!

This GOES-16 GeoColor satellite image taken at 2:51 p.m. EDT and provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Debby, crossing over Florida. The storm made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane and is expected to bring record rainfall to parts of South Carolina throughout the week.

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Harris, Hurricanes, and a Hot Hot Campaign Trail

Gavin Jackson

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 06, 2024: the latest developments from the campaign trail, including VP Kamala Harris becoming the first woman of color to be nominated to lead a major party; a look at Sen. Lindsey Graham’s appearance this past weekend on Fox News Sunday; economic news on data that’s causing some people to panic; and more!

U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., addresses Democrats at a results watch party following South Carolina's leadoff Democratic presidential primary, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. Clyburn, a national co-chair for President Joe Biden's reelection campaign, advocated for his home state to go first on the party's nominating calendar. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)

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SC top Democrat Clyburn says DNC in Chicago must be a party 'lovefest'

Maayan Schechter

SC Public Radio's Maayan Schechter speaks to South Carolina U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn on July 26, 2024, about President Joe Biden's exit from the 2024 race, Vice President Kamala Harris' entrance and who she should pick as her running mate.

Gavin Jackson breaks down the major election news of the past two weeks with University of South Carolina political science professor Dr. Kirk Randazzo on This Week in South Carolina.

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Pumpin’ the Breaks on the Runaway News Cycle

Gavin Jackson

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 30, 2024: a recap of the major news events of the past two weeks, featuring a discussion with University of South Carolina political science professor Dr. Kirk Randazzo, Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright, and more!

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington, Thursday, July 25, 2024.

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Kamala’s brat Summer Cometh

Gavin Jackson

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 27, 2024: we take you on the campaign trail with the latest from Pres. Joe Biden dropping out of the race; VP Kamala Harris’ first big rally as the presumptive nominee; what former Pres. Donald Trump had to say before thousands at his first post-RNC rally in Charlotte; and more!

Vice President Kamala Harris arrives to speak from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, July 22, 2024, during an event with NCAA college athletes. This is her first public appearance since President Joe Biden endorsed her to be the next presidential nominee of the Democratic Party.

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Biden Bombshell Rocks the Free World

Gavin Jackson

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 23, 2024: Pres. Joe Biden’s bombshell decision not to seek re-election and his endorsement of VP Kamala Harris for president; reactions from several big South Carolinians and from Harris; we hear from Rep. Nancy Mace during Monday’s House Oversight Committee hearing with the head of the U.S. Secret Service just nine days after a failed assassination attempt on former Pres. Donald Trump’s life; and more!

Vice President Kamala Harris gives remarks on broadband internet expansion on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at Benedict College in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)

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SC Democrats back Harris for president after Biden exits 2024 race

Maayan Schechter

The Democratic National Convention starts Aug. 19 in Chicago.

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Donald Trump deploys his oft-used playbook against women who bother him. For now, it's Nikki Haley

Bill Barrow/Associated Press

Donald Trump has a well-worn playbook against women who challenge him. For now, it's Nikki Haley's turn.

President Joe Biden walks off stage after speaking at South Carolina's First in the Nation dinner at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in Columbia, S.C., Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Joe Biden wins SC's 1st-in-nation Democratic primary

Maayan Schechter

President Joe Biden on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, won the state's Democratic presidential primary. It was the first time Biden's name was on the ballot this cycle.