The pbs news hour is hosting the event. The debate comes just after sanders claimed victory over clinton in the New Hampshire primary. However, clinton just picked up an endorsement from the congressional black caucus. Ahead of South Carolinas primaries, the delegate count for candidates is close. After a win in New Hampshire, Bernie Sanders has 36 pledged delegates. Hillary clinton has 32. In South Carolina thehe are 53 pledged delegates up for grabs for the democrats. Those will be awarded to each candidate proportionally, based on how many votes they get in the primary. In all, it takes nearly 24 hundred to win the democratic nomination. Among republicans, after r s win in New Hampshire, donald trump is leading with 17 total delegates. Ted cruz currently has 11. Marco rubio has 10. For the gop, South Carolina is a winner take all state with just over 12hundred are needed for a candidate to win the republican nominatiti for president. Strong High Pressure in place will keep us sunny,