Biden scores convincing victory in South Carolina

Biden scored a convincing victory in South Carolina’s Democratic primary on Saturday, riding a wave of African American support and ending progressive rival Bernie Sanders' winning streak.

victory came at a crucial moment in Biden's 2020 bid as moderate Democrat bounced back from underwhelming performances in first three contests.

race w quickly shifts toward next week's “Super Tuesday,” when voters in 14 states award one third of total number of presidential delegates.

Biden hopes South Carolina victory will be eugh to establish him as clear alternative to Bernie Sanders as race moves into a new phase.

South Carolina primary was first major test of candidates' appeal among black voters.

And while it gave 77-year-old Biden a win when he most needed it, he must still prove that he has financial and organizational resources to dramatically expand his campaign in next 72 hours.

He will also be under pressure to rely on his deces-long relationships with party leers to create a new sense of inevitability around his candidacy.