Brent Nelsen

“Everybody comes here to test the water,”

Brent Nelsen · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-16

Nelsen describes why potential presidential candidates flock to South Carolina.

“Because we have a significant African American population, it is a great place for Democratic candidates to test their message with one of the main foundational blocks of the Democratic coalition.”

Brent Nelsen · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-16

Nelsen explains the importance of South Carolina's large African American electorate for Democratic candidates.