Regardless, South Carolina is one state where the candidate’s appeal to young people is palpable. At an event in North Charleston Friday morning, the modest crowd was heavy with young, fervent supporters. Even at Stephen Colbert’s farcical rally with Herman Cain, which was held on the campus of the College of Charleston the same day, Paul fans abounded.
Kelsey Sears, Sarah Proctor and Toogie Clyburn, three sophomore women who attend the college, had recently seen the candidate at an on-campus appearance.
“He’s super big on freedom of every single aspect, and that really struck me,” said Sears.
