Presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Rodham Clinton jockeyed Saturday for the support of key South Carolina Democratic voting blocs that anchored President Barack Obama's twice-victorious national coalition.
Yet by the conclusion of a day that put the Vermont senator and the former secretary of state in front of the state's Democratic women, African-Americans and gay rights activists, the two leading Democratic contenders ended up jousting over the legalization of marijuana.
Clinton called for relaxing regulation of the drug at the federal level, but she stopped short of advocating decriminalization, as Sanders has done. Sanders suggested Clinton was following his lead.
Aside from the pot issue, Sanders focused on tailoring his message of economic and social inclusion to women and minorities. Polls in South Carolina suggest Clinton has wide advantage among both groups, which will be crucial players in the South's first primary given that white men across the Deep South have largely abandoned Democrats.
Speaking to the Democratic Women's Council, Sanders highlighted his support for gender pay equity, paid family leave and access to abortion and birth control. "Make no mistake about it, the right wing in this country is continuing its war on women," he said.
x YouTube Video xI am proud to have Latinos for Bernie representing our campaign in Iowa. #UnidosConBerniepic.twitter.com/vZOrUDRRF3
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) November 8, 2015Bernie Sanders supporter plans to unicycle to D.C.Vermont native Peter Corbett will wheel his way to the White House for Bernie Sanders.
Corbett is unicycling from Burlington City Hall to Washington, D.C. He's expecting it to take him about a month.
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With a handmade Sanders doll on his back, Corbett plans to ride 575 miles through five states to garner voter support for the presidential candidate.
He's leaving Sunday, Nov. 8, one year out from Election Day 2016.
"The next three months are critical because that's when the primaries are, and so we need people to get out there and contribute in their way, whatever that is and that's why I'm doing this now," he said.
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xIowans caucus vets say they expect that as @BernieSanders explains democratic socialism he'll attract more support.https://t.co/X0nGfYtJCE
— John Nichols (@NicholsUprising) November 8, 2015 x YouTube VideoBernie Cares More About Carson’s Current Views On IssuesDemocratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders was asked at a news conference here Saturday whether he had any reaction to the controversy swirling around whether Republican Ben Carson had embellished his background.
“Yeah, I do,” Sanders replied, before warning reporters that what he was about to say probably wasn’t what they were hoping to hear.
True to his word, the Vermont senator offered no thoughts on Carson’s claim that he had been offered a “full scholarship” to the U.S. Military Academy in the late 1960s or other parts of his biography that have been questioned recently.
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“You know what’s more important to me about Ben Carson, and I think what’s more important to the American people?” Sanders asked. “Ben Carson, as I understand it, wants to abolish Medicare. How’s that? … So you’ve got millions of old people whose entire health-care existence rests on Medicare. He wants to get rid of it. That’s of some significance to me.”
Sanders continued, “Ben Carson, as I understand it, does not believe in climate change, an issue of some significance because the future of the planet depends on it.”
x YouTube Video xBernie Sanders and I at his event in Aiken! #stoked#SCforBernie#Bernie2016pic.twitter.com/Y1HPGT4ud0
— Temeka Mealing (@Bellaragazzo19) November 8, 2015Three black Democratic SC lawmakers back Bernie SandersBattling for African-American support, Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders announced his South Carolina leadership team Saturday which includes three Democratic African-American state legislators.
State Reps. Terry Alexander of Florence, Wendell Gilliard of Charleston and Robert Williams of Darlington are among more than 25 committee members backing the U.S. senator from Vermont’s bid for the Democratic nomination.
“Sen. Sanders has the feel, the attitude of the common person, folks who are struggling day-by-day who are working everyday and still cannot pay their bills, ... do not have health insurance ... and cannot support their families,” Alexander said, introducing Sanders who met briefly with media Saturday afternoon.
Sanders is “the strongest candidate here for African Americans and he will bring about change,” Alexander added.
Read more here: http://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/the-buzz/article43615482.html#storylink=cpy x YouTube Video xIf you haven't heard of @BernieSanders... @Women4Bernie#FeelTheBernpic.twitter.com/X68ylMYBep
— CA for Bernie (@CA4Bernie) November 8, 2015Sanders volunteers collecting for MOHM PlaceBernie Sanders’ presidential campaign will collect clothing and food donations as they campaign this weekend.
A campaign organizer described the action as reflecting the candidate’s call for a living wage. Council Bluffs is among the cities – along with Burlington, Dubuque, Davenport and Des Moines – where Sanders will deliver a video message for a rally scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
Donations in Council Bluffs will support the New Visions Homeless Services and its Messenger’s Of Hope Ministries Place pantry at 1435 N. 15th St., said campaign staff member Rania Batrice.
xBernie Sanders receiving a huge applause at USC Aiken tonight. pic.twitter.com/EqglK3Vkue
— Preston Willett (@PrestonWRDW) November 8, 2015 x YouTube VideoBernie Keeps The Focus On the Issues In S.C.Hundreds listened to Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders at the USC Aiken Convocation Center on Saturday as he discussed his progressive policies on health care, income equality and education reform.
A line formed around the building almost an hour before Sanders was due to speak.
The independent senator from Vermont pulled no punches, offering sometimes fiery denunciations against what he described as Republican politicians’ “right-wing political ideology.”
“Given the enormous problems we are facing in this country right now, it’s too late for establishment policies and too late for establishment economies,” Sanders said. “It’s time for millions of people in this country to stand up and say, loudly and clearly, enough is enough … this country belongs to all of us, not just a handful of billionaires.”
Sanders said that his campaign was focused “on the real issues” facing the country, and that he aimed to create an economy that addresses the needs of the working class and middle class.
xHundreds show up to @BalboaPark 4 @BernieSanders Rally supporting his campaign issues. See their March on @CBS8 11pm pic.twitter.com/MFl1FQNIc0
— Heather HOPE (@HopeCBS8) November 7, 2015 x YouTube VideoS.C. Supporters SpeakFrom young kids to seniors, hundreds showed up to listen to Sanders.
“The fact there is someone, not necessarily my age, but can relate and has the same ideals that I have. I find that very interesting that even though there is a big age gap. He still sees very common core ideas,” Jasmine Hines, a teacher, told WJBF News Channel 6.
Some of the U.S. Senator’s supporters say access to instant information from social media is playing a huge role in his campaign and in this election.
“Because it gives people more of a platform to share how they feel or if people like me, who are at least 2 or 3 times a day sharing something like video that has to do with the election.” Bryan Collins, a supporter, said.
Collins say he drove from Georgia just to hear Sanders speak about his political platform in South Carolina.
“Really excited. I’ve been posting a lot of stuff about Bernie Sanders. I’ve been keeping up with it and sharing it and arguing his points.” Collins told WJBF News Channel 6.
xChanting "Bern It Up" & "Enough is Enough Vote for Bernie Sanders" these San Diegans rally for @BernieSanders. @CBS8pic.twitter.com/VD0GiDxjHa
— Heather HOPE (@HopeCBS8) November 7, 2015 x YouTube VideoA Rally In San Diego CountyHundreds took to the streets at Balboa Park on Saturday afternoon to learn more about one Democratic presidential hopeful. Many in attendance said they were unfamiliar with candidate Bernie Sanders, so they met up for a rally and a march to discuss his campaign issues.
"It’s helping to get the word out because there are not a lot of people who know who Bernie is, I didn't know who he was until August myself,” said supporter Ellen Harris.
Members of Progressive Democrats of San Diego put on the event hoping to strum up support for Sanders.
"I think people are really fed up that our elected officials are so easily bought to do the bidding of these rich corporate elites, and I think that's what really brings people out today," said Jose Caballero, Progressive Democrats Of San Diego.
Supporters came from as far as Orange County. Former U.S. Congress candidate Ray Lutz emceed the event. After a series of speeches covering environmental issues, education and minimum wage, the crowd marched down El Prado to 6th Avenue holding signs and chanting “Bernie.”
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