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Sanders says he'll have "more than enough money" to beat Trump

Sanders' campaign announced Sunday that it raised $46.5 million in February alone.

Mar 1, 2020

Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Holds South Carolina Primary Night Event In Columbia

Biden wins South Carolina, giving much-needed boost to campaign

"We've just won, and we've won big because of you," Biden said to his supporters.

Mar 1, 2020

Democratic Presidential candidate Tom Steyer speaks to supporters as he announced that he is suspending his campaign at his election night party on the day of the South Carolina primary in Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.

Tom Steyer drops out of presidential race

Steyer spent more than $17 million on ads in South Carolina

Feb 29, 2020

South Carolina Prepares For Saturday's First-In-The-South Primary

How to watch coverage of the South Carolina primary

Joe Biden is leading in the polls heading into South Carolina.

Feb 29, 2020

Sanders and Bloomberg slam Trump over coronavirus

This was the first time Sanders has mentioned coronavirus on the campaign trail. Bloomberg questioned the choice of Pence to lead the response.

Feb 28, 2020

South Carolina's open Democratic primary means Republicans can vote, too

All registered South Carolina voters can participate in either party's primary regardless of political affiliation. Some Republicans are planning to vote for Bernie Sanders.

Feb 28, 2020

Democratic Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg Campaigns Across South Carolina

Buttigieg struggles to win over minority voters

Buttigieg frequently argued on the campaign trail that performing well in Iowa and New Hampshire, which are mostly white, would demonstrate his ability to win.

Feb 28, 2020

Democratic Presidential Candidates Attend National Action Network's Ministers' Breakfast

Amy Klobuchar's uphill battle in South Carolina

"I know you" may be one of Klobuchar's signature lines, but a number of South Carolinians aren't feeling the same way about her in the runup to the state's primary on Saturday.

Feb 27, 2020

2 black voters are split on Trump — but they agree on one thing

President Donald Trump often claims black people are better off under his administration, citing low unemployment numbers.

Feb 27, 2020

Obama lawyer demands pro-Trump super PAC remove misleading Biden ad

A spokeswoman for the former president called the ad, which misuses a snippet from Obama's 1995 memoir, "despicable."

Feb 27, 2020

Donald Trump Holds Campaign Rally In Las Vegas One Day Before NV Caucuses

Trump campaign opening "community centers" to win over black voters

The campaign is opening several "Black Voices for Trump Community Centers" in key states like Florida.

Feb 26, 2020

CBS News Democratic debate — Charleston, South Carolina

Democrats try to stop Sanders' momentum in fiery debate

But almost no candidate was unscathed in the debate, which took place just four days before the pivotal South Carolina primary and one week ahead of Super Tuesday.

Feb 26, 2020

The Naked Cowboy plays guitar in Times Square on April 9, 2014, in New York City.

Moments you might've missed during the debate

Michael Bloomberg made a reference to a bizarre and comical Times Square stalwart unique to New York City.

Feb 26, 2020

"We get it done": Black women play key roles in South Carolina campaigns

Five women talked exclusively with CBS News about being recognized as black women in leadership roles, the issues that matter most to South Carolinians, and how they're working to combat voter disengagement here.