Columbia, SC – On Friday, May 3, Vice President Joe Biden will deliver the keynote address at the annual South Carolina Democratic Party Jefferson/Jackson dinner at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. The dinner is the night before the State Democratic Party’s annual convention.

“Vice President Biden has been leading the fight to restore faith in the legislative process in Washington while at the same time protecting middle class families. His steady hand has helped President Obama through some of his toughest challenges and he is an inspiration to all South Carolinians regardless of political affiliation,” said Chairman Dick Harpootlian.

The South Carolina Democratic Party will also be celebrating Congressman Jim Clyburn’s 20^th year in Congress at this year’s State Dem Weekend. Further information for the Jefferson/Jackson dinner in Columbia can be found at http://www.scdp.org/2013-state-convention/.