Former President George W. Bush (L) greets Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) through the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on the West Entrance
Former President George W. Bush referred to as Rep. Jim Clyburn “the savior” for supporting now-President Joe Biden within the thick of a Democratic main wherein Biden was struggling to separate himself, Clyburn mentioned in a name with reporters Wednesday.
Clyburn, Home Majority Whip and the very best rating Black member of Congress, endorsed Biden simply forward of the South Carolina Democratic main, earlier than which Biden was reeling. After that endorsement, Biden gained South Carolina resoundingly and went on to win the Democratic nomination. Clyburn is extremely influential in South Carolina politics, particularly amongst Black voters.
Clyburn mentioned he talked quite a bit with Bush at Biden’s inauguration Wednesday and that they’ve at all times “joked round with one another.”