Buttigieg, Biden and Sanders make their case in the Carolinas

Joe Biden speaks during a rally in Sumter, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The southern state, with a large African American population, has long been seen one that will turn out large support for Joe Biden.

Bernie Sanders heads up the stairs to speak during a rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Saturday primary is the last contest before Super Tuesday and its large haul of possible delegates.

Elizabeth Bruce, Holly Springs, N.C., watches a Pete Buttigieg campaign rally in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. Buttigieg, who finished in fourth place this evening in neighboring South Carolina, is campaigning in North Carolina and other states in advance of the big Super Tuesday matchups on March 3, which might serve to narrow the democratic field immensely.

Well-wishers during a campaign rally for Pete Buttigieg in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. Buttigieg, who finished in fourth place this evening in neighboring South Carolina, is campaigning in North Carolina and other states in advance of the big Super Tuesday matchups on March 3, which might serve to narrow the democratic field immensely.

Actor Danny Glover shakes hands after speaking during a Bernie Sanders rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Saturday primary is the last contest before Super Tuesday and its large haul of possible delegates.

Joe Biden gets off his campaign bus in Sumter, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The southern state has long been seen one that will turn out large support for Joe Biden.

Joe Biden speaks during a rally in Sumter, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The southern state, with a large African American population, has long been seen one that will turn out large support for Joe Biden.

Mikkel Brogger, New York City, said he is emotional after meeting Pete Buttigieg during a small backyard appearance for a group of about forty volunteers and canvassers on the day of the democratic primary in South Carolina, Columbia, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. The Brooklyn resident is originally from Denmark and has been following and helping with the Hoosier candidate's campaign for the past year.

Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020.

A lone person singing the Sam Cooke song "You Send Me," walks on Freedom Walkway, which honors justice and equality heroes, in Rock Hill, S.C., near where Pete Buttigieg will later speak to about 900 people at a campaign rally in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Lara Catoe, Kershaw, S.C. watches as a fellow canvassing volunteer is interviewed by a reporter after a small backyard appearance by Pete Buttigieg for a group of about forty volunteers on the day of the democratic primary in South Carolina, Columbia, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. The residence is lived in by a Buttigieg supporter who is the grandson of Jim Clyburn, the House Majority Whip who has endorsed one of Buttigieg's rivals, Joe Biden.

Killer Mike, a hip hop artist and activist speaks in support of Bernie Sanders during a rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Saturday primary is the last contest before Super Tuesday and its large haul of possible delegates.

A supporter of Pete Buttigieg during a rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Saturday primary is the last contest before Super Tuesday and its large haul of possible delegates.

Teenie Tim, a Yorkshire Terrier weighing less than two pounds, is held by guardian Josh Paul, during a campaign rally in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. Buttigieg, who finished in fourth place this evening in neighboring South Carolina, is campaigning in North Carolina and other states in advance of the big Super Tuesday matchups on March 3, which might serve to narrow the democratic field immensely.

Signage as Pete Buttigieg speaks to about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

About forty volunteers during a small backyard appearance by Pete Buttigieg on the day of the democratic primary in South Carolina, Columbia, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. The residence is lived in by a Buttigieg supporter who is the grandson of Jim Clyburn, the House Majority Whip who has endorsed one of Buttigieg's rivals, Joe Biden.

Supporters of Bernie Sanders as he speaks during a rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Saturday primary is the last contest before Super Tuesday and its large haul of possible delegates.

Pete Buttigieg chats with campaign volunteer Pat Provencher, 89, New Hampton, N.H., during a small backyard appearance by the presidential candidate for a group of about forty volunteers and canvassers on the day of the democratic primary in South Carolina, Columbia, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020.

Joe Biden speaks during a rally in Sumter, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The southern state, with a large African American population, has long been seen one that will turn out large support for Joe Biden.

Bernie Sanders greets audience members after speaking during a rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Saturday primary is the last contest before Super Tuesday and its large haul of possible delegates.

Jermaine Archie, a volunteer from Los Angeles, meets Pete Buttigieg during a small backyard appearance by the presidential candidate for a group of about forty volunteers and canvassers on the day of the democratic primary in South Carolina, Columbia, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. The residence is lived in by a Buttigieg supporter who is the grandson of Jim Clyburn, the House Majority Whip who has endorsed one of Buttigieg's rivals, Joe Biden.

Pete Buttigieg walks up stairs after greeting and thanking volunteers on the day of the democratic primary in South Carolina, Columbia, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. The residence is lived in by a Buttigieg supporter who is the grandson of Jim Clyburn, the House Majority Whip who has endorsed one of Buttigieg's rivals, Joe Biden.

Pete Buttigieg hugs and chats with a group of about forty volunteers and canvassers in a private backyard on the day of the democratic primary in South Carolina, Columbia, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. The residence is lived in by a Buttigieg supporter who is the grandson of Jim Clyburn, the House Majority Whip who has endorsed one of Buttigieg's rivals, Joe Biden.

Marsha Fleming, Vincennes, Ind., sports a pair of Pete Buttigieg earrings at a small backyard appearance by Buttigieg for a group of about forty volunteers and canvassers on the day of the democratic primary in South Carolina, Columbia, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020.

Chasten Buttigieg (right), husband of Pete Buttigieg, poses with Gregory King, a supporter from Baltimore, during a rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Saturday primary is the last contest before Super Tuesday and its large haul of possible delegates.

Pete Buttigieg chats with a group of about forty volunteers and canvassers in a private backyard on the day of the democratic primary in South Carolina, Columbia, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. The residence is lived in by a Buttigieg supporter who is the grandson of Jim Clyburn, the House Majority Whip who has endorsed one of Buttigieg's rivals, Joe Biden.

Pete Buttigieg (in tie) chats with a group of about forty volunteers and canvassers in a private backyard on the day of the democratic primary in South Carolina, Columbia, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. The residence is lived in by a Buttigieg supporter who is the grandson of Jim Clyburn, the House Majority Whip who has endorsed one of Buttigieg's rivals, Joe Biden.

Joe Biden speaks during a rally in Sumter, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The southern state, with a large African American population, has long been seen one that will turn out large support for Joe Biden.

Pete Buttigieg looks over a group of about forty volunteers and canvassers in a private backyard on the day of the democratic primary in South Carolina, Columbia, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. The presidential candidate stopped off to thank the group during a heavy day of campaigning.

Pete Buttigieg poses for photos for a group of about forty volunteers and canvassers in a private backyard on the day of the democratic primary in South Carolina, Columbia, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. The residence is lived in by a Buttigieg supporter who is the grandson of Jim Clyburn, the House Majority Whip who has endorsed one of Buttigieg's rivals, Joe Biden.

Pete Buttigieg steps onstage to talk with folks in Rock Hill, S.C., during a campaign stop in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Arielle Brandy, Pete Buttigieg's Indiana state director, speaks to about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Well-wishers wave at Pete Buttigieg after he spoke to about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

A yarmulke on the head of a Pete Buttigieg supporter before the presidential candidate speaks to about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Steve Weiler, a fan of President Trump from Fort Mill, S.C., waves a flag near the lineup for a rally for Pete Buttigieg in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Pete Buttigieg speaks to about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Audience members greet Pete Buttigieg after he speaks to about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Pete Buttigieg poses for photos after speaking to about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

A Pete Buttigieg volunteer's car, showing the former South Bend Mayor's bumper sticker, alongside an older one for Barack Obama and his running mate and current Buttigieg rival, Joe Biden, in advance of a speech by Buttigieg for about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Wilhelmina Stenke, 8, sits on the shoulders of her father Michael Stenke, during a Pete Buttigieg campaign rally in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. Buttigieg, who finished in fourth place this evening in neighboring South Carolina, is campaigning in North Carolina and other states in advance of the big Super Tuesday matchups on March 3, which might serve to narrow the democratic field immensely.

Young audience members after a speech by Pete Buttigieg for about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

A Trump supporter drives around Pete Buttigieg supporters and attendees who are waiting to see the former South Bend mayor speak to about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

People hold a book written by Pete Buttigieg as they look for an autograph after the presidential candidate spoke to about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Pete Buttigieg talks with about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Pete Buttigieg greets audience members after speaking to about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Pete Buttigieg outside a rally for about 900 people in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Pete Buttigieg acknowledges a well-wisher as he is hugged by husband Chasten Buttigieg, during a campaign rally in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. Buttigieg, who finished in fourth place this evening in neighboring South Carolina, is campaigning in North Carolina and other states in advance of the big Super Tuesday matchups on March 3, which might serve to narrow the democratic field immensely.

Supporters of Bernie Sanders as he speaks during a rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Saturday primary is the last contest before Super Tuesday and its large haul of possible delegates.

Pete Buttigieg talks with about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

A campaign office for Pete Buttigieg seen in advance of a speech by the candidate for President for about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., a day before the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

A few of about 900 people listen to Pete Buttigieg talk at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Arielle Brandy of South Bend, who serves as Indiana's state director for the Pete Buttigieg campaign, gives the candidate a hug before his speech for about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Pete Buttigieg waves goodbye during a small backyard appearance to thank a group of about forty volunteers and canvassers on the day of the democratic primary in South Carolina, Columbia, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. The residence is lived in by a Buttigieg supporter who is the grandson of Jim Clyburn, the House Majority Whip who has endorsed one of Buttigieg's rivals, Joe Biden.

Andrew Stancati, Columbia, S.C., looks toward the stage after an appearance by Bernie Sanders at a rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Saturday primary is the last contest before Super Tuesday and its large haul of possible delegates.

Pete Buttigieg speaks to about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Blackillac, an Austin-based hip hop group performs in advance of a rally for Bernie Sanders in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Saturday primary is the last contest before Super Tuesday and its large haul of possible delegates.

Pete Buttigieg talks with about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Pete Buttigieg speaks during a campaign rally in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. Buttigieg, who finished in fourth place this evening in neighboring South Carolina, is campaigning in North Carolina and other states in advance of the big Super Tuesday matchups on March 3, which might serve to narrow the democratic field immensely.

Signs and audience members listen to Pete Buttigieg as part of about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Pete Buttigieg poses for a photo after his speech for about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Pete Buttigieg poses for a photo after his speech for about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Blackillac, an Austin-based hip hop group performs in advance of a rally for Bernie Sanders in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Saturday primary is the last contest before Super Tuesday and its large haul of possible delegates.

Pete Buttigieg walks offstage after speaking to about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Pete Buttigieg talks with about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Pete Buttigieg talks with about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Joe Biden speaks during a rally in Sumter, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The southern state, with a large African American population, has long been seen one that will turn out large support for Joe Biden.

A blooming magnolia tree and church in Rock Hill, S.C., where Pete Buttigieg will speak with about 900 people at a campaign rally in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

A volunteer hands out signs during a campaign stop as Pete Buttigieg talks with folks in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Bernie Sanders heads to his podium before speaking during a rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020.

Pete Buttigieg talks with about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Pete Buttigieg talks with about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Ryann Richardson, the current Miss Black America, and a Pete Buttigieg supporter, works up the crowd at a Buttigieg rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Saturday primary is the last contest before Super Tuesday and its large haul of possible delegates.

Pete Buttigieg talks with about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Pete Buttigieg talks with about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Pete Buttigieg walks offstage after speaking to about 900 people at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Joe Biden speaks during a rally in Sumter, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The southern state, with a large African American population, has long been seen one that will turn out large support for Joe Biden.

Pete Buttigieg greets well-wishers and attendees at a campaign rally in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. Buttigieg, who finished in fourth place this evening in neighboring South Carolina, is campaigning in North Carolina and other states in advance of the big Super Tuesday matchups on March 3, which might serve to narrow the democratic field immensely.

Joe Biden speaks during a rally in Sumter, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The southern state, with a large African American population, has long been seen one that will turn out large support for Joe Biden.

Joe Biden speaks during a rally in Sumter, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The southern state, with a large African American population, has long been seen one that will turn out large support for Joe Biden.

Women walk toward a Joe Biden rally in Sumter, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020.

Well-wishers watch as Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020.

Well-wishers watch as Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020.

Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Saturday primary is the last contest before Super Tuesday and its large haul of possible delegates.

Pete Buttigieg chats with a group of about forty volunteers and canvassers in a private backyard on the day of the democratic primary in South Carolina, Columbia, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. The residence is lived in by a Buttigieg supporter who is the grandson of Jim Clyburn, the House Majority Whip who has endorsed one of Buttigieg's rivals, Joe Biden.

Audience members watch as Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Saturday primary is the last contest before Super Tuesday and its large haul of possible delegates.

A supporter of Bernie Sanders waits for him to speak during a rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Saturday primary is the last contest before Super Tuesday and its large haul of possible delegates.

Bernie Sanders greets well-wishers during a rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Saturday primary is the last contest before Super Tuesday and its large haul of possible delegates.

Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Saturday primary is the last contest before Super Tuesday and its large haul of possible delegates.

Pete Buttigieg greets well-wishers during a rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Saturday primary is the last contest before Super Tuesday and its large haul of possible delegates.

Pete Buttigieg (right), greets well-wishers during a rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Saturday primary is the last contest before Super Tuesday and its large haul of possible delegates.

Pete Buttigieg speaks during a rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Saturday primary is the last contest before Super Tuesday and its large haul of possible delegates.

Pete Buttigieg speaks during a rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Saturday primary is the last contest before Super Tuesday and its large haul of possible delegates.

A sign that translates from Spanish as Together with Pete, during a Buttigieg rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Saturday primary is the last contest before Super Tuesday and its large haul of possible delegates.

Some of the more than 1,000 in attendance at a Pete Buttigieg rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Saturday primary is the last contest before Super Tuesday and its large haul of possible delegates.

Pete Buttigieg talks during a rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Saturday primary is the last contest before Super Tuesday and its large haul of possible delegates.

Pete Buttigieg talks during a rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Saturday primary is the last contest before Super Tuesday and its large haul of possible delegates.

James Dunn, who is a supporter of Donald Trump, takes in a Pete Buttigieg rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. Dunn said he's there with his family to see what other viewpoints are.

Jenny Cutrell, DeLand, Fla., yells support for fellow Pete Buttigieg volunteers and staffers before a rally in Columbia, S.C., in advance of the state's primary, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Saturday primary is the last contest before Super Tuesday and its large haul of possible delegates.