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Crucial day of campaigning ahead as Democrat field narrows before Super TuesdayCrucial day of campaigning ahead as Democrat field narrows before Super Tuesday
Mike Bloomberg’s campaigning on Sunday also produced protest images at the historic Brown Chapel in Selma, Alabama that he probably would have rather avoided.
Bloomberg’s campaign has been dogged by his history of controversial statements on race, and his record on stop-and-frisk policing while he was mayor of New York. Inviting him to appear at an event commemorating one of the civil rights movement’s most emotional milestones was always likely to be controversial.
Sam Levine and Ankita Rao’s report from the church includes quotes from those who decided to protest Bloomberg’s appearance:
It isn’t just his record on race that risks derailing the Bloomberg bid to be a billionaire president - his troubling record with women could also pose a huge problem for him.
Lucia Graves has the latest in our series on the billionaire candidate:
More than one of the Democratic challengers had difficult campaigning days on Sunday. Minnesota’s Amy Klobuchar ended up cancelling a rally in her home state after protesters took over the stage over the case of a black teen sentenced to life in prison while Klobuchar was the county’s top prosecutor.More than one of the Democratic challengers had difficult campaigning days on Sunday. Minnesota’s Amy Klobuchar ended up cancelling a rally in her home state after protesters took over the stage over the case of a black teen sentenced to life in prison while Klobuchar was the county’s top prosecutor.
Klobuchar was scheduled to speak at St. Louis Park High School in suburban Minneapolis. But dozens of protesters entered the gymnasium, raised signs and chanted “black lives matter” and “Myon,” a reference to Myon Burrell, who was convicted of the murder of 11-year-old Tyesha Edwards.Klobuchar was scheduled to speak at St. Louis Park High School in suburban Minneapolis. But dozens of protesters entered the gymnasium, raised signs and chanted “black lives matter” and “Myon,” a reference to Myon Burrell, who was convicted of the murder of 11-year-old Tyesha Edwards.
Burrell was sent to prison for life following a police investigation some say was flawed. Klobuchar has said if there is new information in the case then it should be considered - a response that some activists have said doesn’t go far enough.Burrell was sent to prison for life following a police investigation some say was flawed. Klobuchar has said if there is new information in the case then it should be considered - a response that some activists have said doesn’t go far enough.
Klobuchar has struggled to win support from black voters, a major problem for her campaign, but she has rejected suggestions she drop out of the race, saying she plans to compete at least through the upcoming Super Tuesday contests.Klobuchar has struggled to win support from black voters, a major problem for her campaign, but she has rejected suggestions she drop out of the race, saying she plans to compete at least through the upcoming Super Tuesday contests.
Well then, good morning. It’s an absolutely crucial day of campaigning ahead of Super Tuesday - but it is a campaign that has changed shape dramatically after the events of the weekend.Well then, good morning. It’s an absolutely crucial day of campaigning ahead of Super Tuesday - but it is a campaign that has changed shape dramatically after the events of the weekend.
Firstly Joe Biden’s margin of victory in South Carolina re-energised his bid for the nomination - and also showed that Bernie Sanders had failed to gain ground in a state where he was crushed by Hillary Clinton in the 2016 primary.Firstly Joe Biden’s margin of victory in South Carolina re-energised his bid for the nomination - and also showed that Bernie Sanders had failed to gain ground in a state where he was crushed by Hillary Clinton in the 2016 primary.
Tom Steyer may have been expected to drop out after a disappointing showing on Saturday – and he did – but it was former South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg’s withdrawal last night that radically alters the situation.Tom Steyer may have been expected to drop out after a disappointing showing on Saturday – and he did – but it was former South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg’s withdrawal last night that radically alters the situation.
Following his narrow win in Iowa, Buttigieg had already amassed more pledged delegates than Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar, Mike Bloomberg and Tulsi Gabbard combined - yet still couldn’t see a way through to winning the nomination.Following his narrow win in Iowa, Buttigieg had already amassed more pledged delegates than Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar, Mike Bloomberg and Tulsi Gabbard combined - yet still couldn’t see a way through to winning the nomination.
It remains to be seen who Mayor Pete will endorse now - and whether we’ve seen the last of him for this election cycle. Could he end up being someone’s pick for VP?It remains to be seen who Mayor Pete will endorse now - and whether we’ve seen the last of him for this election cycle. Could he end up being someone’s pick for VP?
Today Sanders will be in Utah and Minnesota, Biden is due in Texas, and Warren will be campaigning in California. Here’s our guide to Super Tuesday if you want a refresher on what is at stake.Today Sanders will be in Utah and Minnesota, Biden is due in Texas, and Warren will be campaigning in California. Here’s our guide to Super Tuesday if you want a refresher on what is at stake.
Away from the Democratic race, there’s plenty going on in government. Donald Trump is meeting the Colombian president, having lunch with vice-president Mike Pence, and then meeting members of the Coronavirus Task Force. The US has confirmed approximately 60 cases of the severe respiratory illness with two deaths.Away from the Democratic race, there’s plenty going on in government. Donald Trump is meeting the Colombian president, having lunch with vice-president Mike Pence, and then meeting members of the Coronavirus Task Force. The US has confirmed approximately 60 cases of the severe respiratory illness with two deaths.
The president will later be at a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mike Pence will be putting in an appearance at AIPAC, as will Mike Bloomberg and Joe Biden.The president will later be at a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mike Pence will be putting in an appearance at AIPAC, as will Mike Bloomberg and Joe Biden.