President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in South Carolina, with Harris making nine trips to the state. Biden did not attend the Democratic National Committee's victory party, but South Carolina voters were unfazed. Harris and Biden sought to shore up vulnerabilities with Black and young voters, and Harris also worked to keep her candidacy for the 2028 presidential contest at the forefront. Their campaign emphasized their achievements and the importance of an early victory in South Carolina. Meanwhile, Harris's approval ratings are low and some assert that she is incompetent.