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Spirit shot back that it finds no reason to terminate the deal and will continue to Pro-Biden super PAC launches ad featuring Rep. Clyburn ahead of South Carolina's lead-off primary 01/26/2024 03:00pm • COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A super political action committee supporting President Joe Biden’s reelection is aiming to boost the Democrat's primary campaign in lead-off South Carolina with a television ad featuring Rep. 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