VP Joe Biden at Clyburn Fish Fry Tops Weekend Political Slate

A visit by Vice President Joe Biden highlights one of the biggest political weekends of the year in the Palmetto State.

Biden will be the feature speaker at South Carolina Democratic Party's Jefferson - Jackson Dinner which takes place at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

The dinner starts at 7 p.m. and Biden is expected to speak at 8 p.m. From there Biden will go to Rep. Jim Clyburn's Fish Fry.

The vice president has not ruled out a run for president in 2016. So, in addition to helping raise money for state Democrats, he could also be planting the seeds for a strong showing in the state primary three years from now.

Not far away from where Biden will be, the Republicans will be having their Silver Elephant Celebration, which will be a tribute to former Sen. Jim DeMint and have Texas Sen. Ted Cruz as the keynote speaker. The Republican event will be at the State Fairgrounds in the Cantey Building. Gov. Haley, Senators Scott and Graham are also scheduled to speak. DeMint will conclude the list of speakers.

On Saturday, both parties will elect its officers for the next two years. Despite some challenges Chad Connelly is likely to be re-elected as the GOP chair. Jamie Harrison is expected to replace Dick Harpootlian as SCDP chair.

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For information about the Republican events click HERE.

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