A primary debate in SC this early?
WOW!
January 08, 2007
Save The Date: The 1st Presidential Primary Debate
The first '08 presidential primary debate, organized in part by the South Carolina Democratic Party, is set for 4/26 at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, SC. MSNBC will offer exclusive live coverage from 7-8:30 p.m. (ET), as well as stream it on MSNBC.com. SC NBC affiliates will pick up the coverage. Details about the format and participants will come at a later date.
House Maj. Whip Jim Clyburn (D-SC), on the debate: “I fully expect that the leading Democrats who are considering a run for the Presidency, will not miss this opportunity to travel to Orangeburg... for this historic occasion."
South Carolina State Democratic Party Chair Joe Erwin, on South Carolina State University hosting the debate: “What better way to celebrate South Carolina and our second-in-the-nation first-in-the South Presidential Primary than with the first Presidential debate at the alma mater of our own Jim Clyburn" (release).