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The ex-mayor’s team shared misleading tweets about rival Bernie SandersThe ex-mayor’s team shared misleading tweets about rival Bernie Sanders
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Bloomberg’s campaign is upset that his offices are being vandalized with political graffiti across the US.
Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden are nearly tied in Texas ahead of the important Super Tuesday vote, a new poll found.
Bloomberg’s campaign is facing criticism over its social media policies once again after sharing misleading tweets misrepresenting what Sanders has said about political leaders in the past.
MSNBC host Chris Matthews apologized to Bernie Sanders for comparing his Nevada win to a Nazi invasion.
Joe Biden has secured an important endorsement from South Carolina Democratic representative James Clyburn ahead of an upcoming vote there.
Joe Biden is set to recieve a notable endorsement this week: South Carolina Democratic representative James Clyburn will reportedly endorse the former vice president for the Democratic nomination on Wednesday.Joe Biden is set to recieve a notable endorsement this week: South Carolina Democratic representative James Clyburn will reportedly endorse the former vice president for the Democratic nomination on Wednesday.
The Hill on why this endorsement is important:The Hill on why this endorsement is important:
After suffering major defeats in Iowa, New Hampshire, and Nevada, Biden is banking on a positive performance in the upcoming South Carolina vote to keep his campaign alive.After suffering major defeats in Iowa, New Hampshire, and Nevada, Biden is banking on a positive performance in the upcoming South Carolina vote to keep his campaign alive.
A Portland, Oregon, journalist shared her heartbreaking story of being failed by the for-profit healthcare system in the United States on Twitter over the weekend, in a passionate statement in support of Bernie Sanders for president.A Portland, Oregon, journalist shared her heartbreaking story of being failed by the for-profit healthcare system in the United States on Twitter over the weekend, in a passionate statement in support of Bernie Sanders for president.
Her tweets explained what happened when her one-year-old son was struck by a careless driver and died after two surgeries, leaving her to navigate $175,000 in medical bills while grieving for her child. She noted that this happened “despite Obamacare and ‘good’ union insurance”.Her tweets explained what happened when her one-year-old son was struck by a careless driver and died after two surgeries, leaving her to navigate $175,000 in medical bills while grieving for her child. She noted that this happened “despite Obamacare and ‘good’ union insurance”.
Sanders’s call for Medicare for All has become a central part of his campaign, as Americans struggle with rising healthcare and prescription costs.Sanders’s call for Medicare for All has become a central part of his campaign, as Americans struggle with rising healthcare and prescription costs.
The MSNBC host Chris Matthews made a public apology to Bernie Sanders for comparing the Democratic presidential candidate’s win in the Nevada caucus to a Nazi invasion.The MSNBC host Chris Matthews made a public apology to Bernie Sanders for comparing the Democratic presidential candidate’s win in the Nevada caucus to a Nazi invasion.
“I’m sorry for comparing anything from that tragic era in which so many suffered, especially the Jewish people, to an electoral result in which you were the well-deserved winner”, Matthews said in a statement.“I’m sorry for comparing anything from that tragic era in which so many suffered, especially the Jewish people, to an electoral result in which you were the well-deserved winner”, Matthews said in a statement.
Matthews had faced increasing calls to resign from his hosting position over the statements about Sanders, who is Jewish and lost many family members in the Holocaust.Matthews had faced increasing calls to resign from his hosting position over the statements about Sanders, who is Jewish and lost many family members in the Holocaust.
Donald Trump’s staffers have to hide ice cream from the president so he doesn’t eat too much - who among us cannot relate?Donald Trump’s staffers have to hide ice cream from the president so he doesn’t eat too much - who among us cannot relate?
In a story by the New York Times, Trump’s doctor Ronny Jackson followed up on previous public statements that he was attempting to help the president lose 10 to 15 pounds by bringing an exercise machine into the White House.In a story by the New York Times, Trump’s doctor Ronny Jackson followed up on previous public statements that he was attempting to help the president lose 10 to 15 pounds by bringing an exercise machine into the White House.
He said those plans never came to fruition. In the past, Trump has said that he believes exercise is a waste of energy. From past reports:He said those plans never came to fruition. In the past, Trump has said that he believes exercise is a waste of energy. From past reports:
Instead Jackson said staffers are focusing on Trump’s diet, secretly hiding cauliflower in the president’s mashed potatoes and making ice cream less accessible.Instead Jackson said staffers are focusing on Trump’s diet, secretly hiding cauliflower in the president’s mashed potatoes and making ice cream less accessible.
Joe Biden made a public statement on Monday in support of Vanessa Bryant, the widow of Kobe Bryant. The tweet was sent out on the day of the late basketball legend’s public memorial service, which attracted 20,000 mourners.Joe Biden made a public statement on Monday in support of Vanessa Bryant, the widow of Kobe Bryant. The tweet was sent out on the day of the late basketball legend’s public memorial service, which attracted 20,000 mourners.
Biden has frequently spoken about his own personal tragedies and how he has handled them. In 1972 his wife and one-year-old daughter were killed in a car accident, and his first son, Beau, died of cancer during Biden’s vice presidency.Biden has frequently spoken about his own personal tragedies and how he has handled them. In 1972 his wife and one-year-old daughter were killed in a car accident, and his first son, Beau, died of cancer during Biden’s vice presidency.
“There will come a day, I promise you, when the memory of Kobe and Gianna will bring a smile to your lips before it brings a tear to your eye”, Biden said.“There will come a day, I promise you, when the memory of Kobe and Gianna will bring a smile to your lips before it brings a tear to your eye”, Biden said.
Mike Bloomberg is again facing criticism for sharing misleading and offensive tweets.Mike Bloomberg is again facing criticism for sharing misleading and offensive tweets.
The campaign team for the Democratic candidate posted a real video of rival Bernie Sanders defending the Castro administration of Cuba. It then attempted to start an online campaign with the hashtag #BernieOnDespots, imagining what the Vermont senator would say about other regimes.The campaign team for the Democratic candidate posted a real video of rival Bernie Sanders defending the Castro administration of Cuba. It then attempted to start an online campaign with the hashtag #BernieOnDespots, imagining what the Vermont senator would say about other regimes.
Backlash over the tweets have called into question just how effective Bloomberg’s massive spending spree on advertising has been. The candidate has burnt $500m in advertising since he launched his campaign and previously said he was willing to spend up to $1bn on his run for president.Backlash over the tweets have called into question just how effective Bloomberg’s massive spending spree on advertising has been. The candidate has burnt $500m in advertising since he launched his campaign and previously said he was willing to spend up to $1bn on his run for president.
Some users pointed out on Twitter it was difficult to discern that the latest hashtag was a joke and not real quotes Sanders said about the leaders, including “Vladimir Putin is willing to poison anyone who disagrees with him, but have you seen how that guy looks without a shirt!! Mmm delish!” Some have called the Putin tweet homophobic.Some users pointed out on Twitter it was difficult to discern that the latest hashtag was a joke and not real quotes Sanders said about the leaders, including “Vladimir Putin is willing to poison anyone who disagrees with him, but have you seen how that guy looks without a shirt!! Mmm delish!” Some have called the Putin tweet homophobic.
Ultimately the team clarified with a tweet that “all of these are satire” with the exception of the original video shared.Ultimately the team clarified with a tweet that “all of these are satire” with the exception of the original video shared.
Bloomberg was criticized earlier this month for a video he tweeted that was misleadingly edited. Twitter said under its new policy against misleading content, in the future it would be flagged as a doctored clip, but those features will not go into effect until 5 March.Bloomberg was criticized earlier this month for a video he tweeted that was misleadingly edited. Twitter said under its new policy against misleading content, in the future it would be flagged as a doctored clip, but those features will not go into effect until 5 March.
Twitter did not respond for request for comment on whether the #BernieOnDespots tweets also violated its policies on misinformation.Twitter did not respond for request for comment on whether the #BernieOnDespots tweets also violated its policies on misinformation.
A new survey from the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston found Biden and Bernie Sanders are neck and neck among voters in Texas, a key state for the race to the Democratic nomination.A new survey from the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston found Biden and Bernie Sanders are neck and neck among voters in Texas, a key state for the race to the Democratic nomination.
Bernie Sanders is polling at 22.1% there while Joe Biden is 22.5% in the lone star state. Elizabeth Warren is in third place at 18.3%.Bernie Sanders is polling at 22.1% there while Joe Biden is 22.5% in the lone star state. Elizabeth Warren is in third place at 18.3%.
The most important issue for voters there, according to the survey, are that the candidate can win the election against Trump.The most important issue for voters there, according to the survey, are that the candidate can win the election against Trump.
There differences in support between genders among all candidates except for Sanders: men were more likely to support Biden and women were more likely to support Warren while men and women were equally likely to support Sanders, the poll found.There differences in support between genders among all candidates except for Sanders: men were more likely to support Biden and women were more likely to support Warren while men and women were equally likely to support Sanders, the poll found.
Texas will vote in its primary election on 3 March.Texas will vote in its primary election on 3 March.
A number of campaign offices of Democratic candidate Mike Bloomberg have been vandalized, his team tweeted on Monday.A number of campaign offices of Democratic candidate Mike Bloomberg have been vandalized, his team tweeted on Monday.
In Chicago, Michigan, Ohio, and Utah offices of Bloomberg have been defaced with graffiti criticizing his history of racially-charged policing policies and his extraordinary wealth.In Chicago, Michigan, Ohio, and Utah offices of Bloomberg have been defaced with graffiti criticizing his history of racially-charged policing policies and his extraordinary wealth.
His campaign team said the incidents are indicative of people who use “hateful rhetoric and intimidation to influence this election” and who are “driving our country further and further apart”.His campaign team said the incidents are indicative of people who use “hateful rhetoric and intimidation to influence this election” and who are “driving our country further and further apart”.
The tweets have sparked a variety of responses, some defending the graffiti and criticizing the former New York City mayor for the policies highlighted by the vandalism.The tweets have sparked a variety of responses, some defending the graffiti and criticizing the former New York City mayor for the policies highlighted by the vandalism.
Hello readers, Kari Paul here to keep you posted on the latest for the next few hours. Stay tuned for updates.Hello readers, Kari Paul here to keep you posted on the latest for the next few hours. Stay tuned for updates.
That’s it from me today. My west coast colleague, Kari Paul, will take over the blog for the next few hours.That’s it from me today. My west coast colleague, Kari Paul, will take over the blog for the next few hours.
Here’s where the day stands so far:Here’s where the day stands so far:
Mike Bloomberg has officially spent more than $500m in his efforts to win the Democratic presidential nomination. His first real test will come next week on Super Tuesday, but his widely panned debate performance in Nevada could hurt his chances.Mike Bloomberg has officially spent more than $500m in his efforts to win the Democratic presidential nomination. His first real test will come next week on Super Tuesday, but his widely panned debate performance in Nevada could hurt his chances.
Joe Biden’s campaign criticized Bernie Sanders for the frontrunner’s flattering comments about Fidel Castro, which intensified concerns of the effect a Sanders nomination would have on down-ballot Democrats.Joe Biden’s campaign criticized Bernie Sanders for the frontrunner’s flattering comments about Fidel Castro, which intensified concerns of the effect a Sanders nomination would have on down-ballot Democrats.
Trump addressed 100,000 people at a rally in India, where he praised the prime minister, Narendra Modi.Trump addressed 100,000 people at a rally in India, where he praised the prime minister, Narendra Modi.
Harvey Weinstein, the film producer who was accused of repeated sexual misconduct, was convicted on two charges, marking a key victory for the #MeToo movement.Harvey Weinstein, the film producer who was accused of repeated sexual misconduct, was convicted on two charges, marking a key victory for the #MeToo movement.
Global markets dropped as fears spread about the coronavirus, which has already claimed 2,600 lives.Global markets dropped as fears spread about the coronavirus, which has already claimed 2,600 lives.
Kari will have more coming up, so stay tuned.Kari will have more coming up, so stay tuned.
The US stock market has closed down by more than 1,000 points as fears intensify of a spreading coronavirus.The US stock market has closed down by more than 1,000 points as fears intensify of a spreading coronavirus.
The Washington Post reports:The Washington Post reports:
The Trump administration is expected to ask Congress for funding to help combat the virus, but experts fear they will not request enough money to adequately address the health threat.The Trump administration is expected to ask Congress for funding to help combat the virus, but experts fear they will not request enough money to adequately address the health threat.
A new South Carolina poll out today shows Joe Biden leading by double digits, a result that is a bit at odds with other surveys from the state.A new South Carolina poll out today shows Joe Biden leading by double digits, a result that is a bit at odds with other surveys from the state.
According to PublicPolicyPolling, Biden stands at 36% in South Carolina compared to Bernie Sanders’ 21%. Tom Steyer, who has been in third place in other polls, was tied for fourth place at 7%.According to PublicPolicyPolling, Biden stands at 36% in South Carolina compared to Bernie Sanders’ 21%. Tom Steyer, who has been in third place in other polls, was tied for fourth place at 7%.
If Biden were to win South Carolina by double digits, it would allow him to claim he is the dominate moderate candidate in the race, potentially putting more pressure on candidates like Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar to withdraw.If Biden were to win South Carolina by double digits, it would allow him to claim he is the dominate moderate candidate in the race, potentially putting more pressure on candidates like Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar to withdraw.
But there is reason to be skeptical of those PPP numbers, considering the RealClearPolitics polling average of the state shows Biden up by just 5 points.But there is reason to be skeptical of those PPP numbers, considering the RealClearPolitics polling average of the state shows Biden up by just 5 points.
Joe Biden’s campaign has released a statement criticizing Bernie Sanders for his flattering comments about Fidel Castro.Joe Biden’s campaign has released a statement criticizing Bernie Sanders for his flattering comments about Fidel Castro.
“Make no mistake: Bernie Sanders’ comments on Fidel Castro are a part of a larger pattern throughout his life to embrace autocratic leaders and governments across the globe,” said Biden campaign adviser Cristóbal Alex.“Make no mistake: Bernie Sanders’ comments on Fidel Castro are a part of a larger pattern throughout his life to embrace autocratic leaders and governments across the globe,” said Biden campaign adviser Cristóbal Alex.
“We already have one president who praises dictators and their mob-like tendencies; we don’t need another one.”“We already have one president who praises dictators and their mob-like tendencies; we don’t need another one.”
Democrats in Florida, a state with a large Cuban-American population, have similarly released statements criticizing Sanders for praising Castro’s literacy program.Democrats in Florida, a state with a large Cuban-American population, have similarly released statements criticizing Sanders for praising Castro’s literacy program.
Democratic officials in the state fear Sanders’ potential nomination could have negative down-ballot consequences in Florida, and Biden, who has sought to portray Sanders as unelectable, is clearly trying to capitalize on those concerns.Democratic officials in the state fear Sanders’ potential nomination could have negative down-ballot consequences in Florida, and Biden, who has sought to portray Sanders as unelectable, is clearly trying to capitalize on those concerns.
Set your alarms: Trump will hold a press conference in New Delhi at 6:30 am ET tomorrow.Set your alarms: Trump will hold a press conference in New Delhi at 6:30 am ET tomorrow.
The president has developed a habit of holding long, freewheeling press conferences at the end of his international trips, so the appearance could generate a number of headlines.The president has developed a habit of holding long, freewheeling press conferences at the end of his international trips, so the appearance could generate a number of headlines.
Florida Democrats are trying to distance themselves from some flattering comments Bernie Sanders made about Fidel Castro during his 60 Minutes interview.Florida Democrats are trying to distance themselves from some flattering comments Bernie Sanders made about Fidel Castro during his 60 Minutes interview.
Given Florida’s large Cuban-American population, some Democrats in the state have expressed fears that a Sanders nomination would have negative down-ballot consequences in November.Given Florida’s large Cuban-American population, some Democrats in the state have expressed fears that a Sanders nomination would have negative down-ballot consequences in November.
Sanders’ comments about Castro intensified those concerns. “We’re very opposed to the authoritarian nature of Cuba but you know, it’s unfair to simply say everything is bad,” the self-describe democratic socialist said.Sanders’ comments about Castro intensified those concerns. “We’re very opposed to the authoritarian nature of Cuba but you know, it’s unfair to simply say everything is bad,” the self-describe democratic socialist said.
“You know? When Fidel Castro came into office, you know what he did? He had a massive literacy program. Is that a bad thing? Even though Fidel Castro did it?”“You know? When Fidel Castro came into office, you know what he did? He had a massive literacy program. Is that a bad thing? Even though Fidel Castro did it?”
There are still some results left to count from the Nevada caucuses, but it appears Bernie Sanders won two-thirds of the state’s 36 delegates.There are still some results left to count from the Nevada caucuses, but it appears Bernie Sanders won two-thirds of the state’s 36 delegates.
Many states still need to vote, but Sanders has opened up a large delegate lead early in the race, which could be crucial on Super Tuesday next week.Many states still need to vote, but Sanders has opened up a large delegate lead early in the race, which could be crucial on Super Tuesday next week.