S.C. to vote on race lines in primary

CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Recent polls indicate the South Carolina Democratic primary could be settled along racial lines, the Los Angeles Times said Friday.

The Times said while there is a lack of racial animus in the polls, it still appears African-Americans are going with Sen. Barack Obama while whites are leaning toward Hillary Clinton and John Edwards.

The results could reflect a great deal of ambivalence about the candidates among South Carolina Democrats. It could also give Obama a big boost on Edwards' home turf since the Palmetto State has a large black population.

Saturday's vote in South Carolina is also the first big southern primary for the Democrats and is being closely watched as a launching pad for other Dixie campaigns.