5 Southern Democratic chairs say South Carolina should lead off 2028 presidential primary calendar

Other southern states are advocating for South Carolina to remain the first to vote in the Democratic presidential primaries. On Thursday, party chairs from five states wrote to the Democratic National Committee, emphasizing South Carolina's importance as a starting point for building a winning coalition. They argue that the state serves as a “moral and political compass.” The DNC's Rules and Bylaws Committee is meeting this week to hear from states vying for the 2028 lead-off spot. South Caroli...