This article is from the source 'guardian' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2020/mar/02/pete-buttigieg-joe-biden-mike-bloomberg-bernie-sanders-super-tuesday-live-updates

The article has changed 32 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 30 Version 31
Pete Buttigieg endorses Joe Biden at Dallas rally – live Pete Buttigieg endorses Joe Biden at Dallas rally – as it happened
(32 minutes later)
Minnesota senator Amy Klobuchar, who ended her campaign Monday, also expected to endorse former vice-presidentMinnesota senator Amy Klobuchar, who ended her campaign Monday, also expected to endorse former vice-president
We’re wrapping up our politics live blog for tonight, as a rally for Joe Biden in Dallas, Texas, marks a new stage in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, with centrist candidates ending their campaigns and rallying for Biden against Bernie Sanders. Evening updates:
Speaking at an energetic rally in Dallas, Texas, Sen. Amy Klobuchar ended her campaign and endorsed Joe endorses Biden for president, telling Americans: “Joe knows you, and he will fight for you.” In response, Biden quipped more than once, “Amy won all the debates.”
Earlier, millennial mayor Pete Buttigieg endorsed Biden outside Chicken Scratch, a restaurant in Dallas. The two politicians were photographed together in Texas. Biden reportedly said that Buttigieg reminded him of his son, Beau Biden, who died from brain cancer at age 45.
In his speech, still ongoing now, Biden is talking about Trump’s dangerous effect on America, including how children are bullying other children and citing the president’s example. “Just a few days ago, the press and the pundits has declared this campaign dead,” Biden said.
Longtime MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews resigned. He had recently compared Sen. Bernie Sanders’ victory in Nevada to the Nazi invasion of France, then questioned why Elizabeth Warren would suggest Mike Bloomberg was lying about an allegation a female employee made about him. He announced his resignation on air, citing a conversation with NBC, and apologized for the comments he has made about women. Journalist Laura Bassett, who wrote in GQ just days ago about Matthews’ inappropriate behavior towards her and his decades of inappropriate behavior towards other women, wrote, “It’s about time.”
“We want to win big, and Joe Biden can do that,” Sen. Amy Klobuchar says as she endorses Biden for president.
She also criticizes “people in the extremes who are trying to drown out people.”
“Let’s go Joe!” the crowd chants.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar is paying tribute to her supporters and her campaign right now as she prepares to formally endorse Joe Biden.
Trump wraps rally in North Carolina as Biden gains momentum in Texas
President Donald Trump is already heading back to Washington after a rally for supporters in Charlotte, North Carolina, as Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden, energized by a win in South Carolina and endorsements from his previous centrist Democratic competitors, has not even begun to speak at his rally in Dallas, Texas.
From Dallas, my colleague Oliver Laughland reports that Biden’s rally is energized and already running an hour and a half late, and that Biden is finally about to speak.
“The Biden campaign has been putting on a show of endorsements from across the state. Over a dozen local politicians; state senators, representatives and congresspeople have come out to address the crowd. We still don’t know for certain if former Texas congressman Beto O’Rourke will come out to endorse, or whether Pete Buttigieg, the millennial mayor who ended his campaign yesterday and endorsed Biden in front of a restaurant in Dallas earlier this evening, will make another appearance.”
Earlier, Biden and Buttigieg were photographed together in Texas. CBS News reported Biden compared the 38-year-old Buttigieg to his son Beau, the former attorney general of Delaware, who died of brain cancer in 2015, at age 46.
Goodbye Hardball Chris, Goodbye Politics as Macho Sport?Goodbye Hardball Chris, Goodbye Politics as Macho Sport?
Some of the journalists and media observers tweeting about Chris Matthews’ departure from Hardball described how much Matthews had represented a particular approach to political journalism that they would also like to see retired.Some of the journalists and media observers tweeting about Chris Matthews’ departure from Hardball described how much Matthews had represented a particular approach to political journalism that they would also like to see retired.
My colleague Oliver Laughland reports that Pete Buttigeg endorsed Joe Biden for president outside Chicken Scratch, a restaurant in Dallas, rather than at the big rally Biden is holding tonight.My colleague Oliver Laughland reports that Pete Buttigeg endorsed Joe Biden for president outside Chicken Scratch, a restaurant in Dallas, rather than at the big rally Biden is holding tonight.
It’s not immediately clear why that’s the case, though Buttigieg’s senior adviser, Lis Smith, tweeted repeatedly about the difference between the “big rally” in Dallas and what Buttigieg’s team set up separately.It’s not immediately clear why that’s the case, though Buttigieg’s senior adviser, Lis Smith, tweeted repeatedly about the difference between the “big rally” in Dallas and what Buttigieg’s team set up separately.
More reactions to Chris Matthews resignationMore reactions to Chris Matthews resignation
His history of inappropriate behavior towards women goes back decades. But some Washington political journalists are paying tribute to MSNBC host Chris Matthews.His history of inappropriate behavior towards women goes back decades. But some Washington political journalists are paying tribute to MSNBC host Chris Matthews.
Among those praising Matthews tonight is Mother Jones reporter David Corn, who was investigated for inappropriate workplace behavior towards women in 2014, allegations that were revisited again in 2017, Politico reported that year.Among those praising Matthews tonight is Mother Jones reporter David Corn, who was investigated for inappropriate workplace behavior towards women in 2014, allegations that were revisited again in 2017, Politico reported that year.
Matthews “signed off with grace,” Corn wrote.Matthews “signed off with grace,” Corn wrote.
Fellow MSNBC colleagues called him a “giant” and shared fond memories.Fellow MSNBC colleagues called him a “giant” and shared fond memories.
I’m in Dallas at a packed rally for Joe Biden. This is a large and diverse crowd that are clearly pumped to see what happens on stage tonight, as other centrists Democrats fall in line behind Biden.I’m in Dallas at a packed rally for Joe Biden. This is a large and diverse crowd that are clearly pumped to see what happens on stage tonight, as other centrists Democrats fall in line behind Biden.
It’s a marked contrast from some of Biden’s earlier events, which critics have labelled dry and a little rambling.It’s a marked contrast from some of Biden’s earlier events, which critics have labelled dry and a little rambling.
Before tonight, one of the major contrasts between Sanders and Biden, policy aside, has been their respective abilities to draw large crowds and excite an array of voters.Before tonight, one of the major contrasts between Sanders and Biden, policy aside, has been their respective abilities to draw large crowds and excite an array of voters.
Speaking in Dallas, Buttigieg endorses BidenSpeaking in Dallas, Buttigieg endorses Biden
“When I ran for president, we made it clear that the whole idea was about rallying the country together to beat Donald Trump. And to win the era for the values that we share. And that always a goal that was much bigger than me becoming president. And it is in the name of that very same goal that I am delighted to endorse and support Joe Biden for president.”“When I ran for president, we made it clear that the whole idea was about rallying the country together to beat Donald Trump. And to win the era for the values that we share. And that always a goal that was much bigger than me becoming president. And it is in the name of that very same goal that I am delighted to endorse and support Joe Biden for president.”
Confusingly, while Buttigieg is endorsing Biden in Dallas, he did not endorse him at the main rally where Biden is speaking tonight.Confusingly, while Buttigieg is endorsing Biden in Dallas, he did not endorse him at the main rally where Biden is speaking tonight.
Reactions to Chris Matthews’ Resignation from MSNBCReactions to Chris Matthews’ Resignation from MSNBC
In announcing his own retirement on air tonight, following a conversation with network executives, Chris Matthews cited a generational divide, and changing attitudes about what is appropriate in the workplace.In announcing his own retirement on air tonight, following a conversation with network executives, Chris Matthews cited a generational divide, and changing attitudes about what is appropriate in the workplace.
“Compliments on a woman’s appearance some men, including me, might have once incorrectly thought were okay were never okay. Certainly not today. For making such comments in the past, I’m sorry,” Matthews said.“Compliments on a woman’s appearance some men, including me, might have once incorrectly thought were okay were never okay. Certainly not today. For making such comments in the past, I’m sorry,” Matthews said.
That framing is false, feminist journalist Jessica Valenti writes: “His behavior was always wrong.”That framing is false, feminist journalist Jessica Valenti writes: “His behavior was always wrong.”
Tonight’s theme song, as centrist Democrats literally get in formation behind Joe Biden at his Texas rally tonight in Dallas.Tonight’s theme song, as centrist Democrats literally get in formation behind Joe Biden at his Texas rally tonight in Dallas.
Out of the presidential race and reportedly lining up behind Biden (and against Bernie Sanders): Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, Beto O’Rourke.Out of the presidential race and reportedly lining up behind Biden (and against Bernie Sanders): Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, Beto O’Rourke.
Beto O’Rourke May Also Endorse Biden in Texas TonightBeto O’Rourke May Also Endorse Biden in Texas Tonight
Joe Biden’s rally here in Dallas is set to get underway shortly. It’s expected that Amy Klobuchar, the senator from Minnesota who dropped out of the race earlier today will appear on stage with the former Vice President to offer her endorsement.Joe Biden’s rally here in Dallas is set to get underway shortly. It’s expected that Amy Klobuchar, the senator from Minnesota who dropped out of the race earlier today will appear on stage with the former Vice President to offer her endorsement.
There are also reports suggesting that former South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg will also appear to endorse Biden. The two were pictured in Texas a short while ago.There are also reports suggesting that former South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg will also appear to endorse Biden. The two were pictured in Texas a short while ago.
And just minutes ago, it was reported that former Texas congressman Beto O’Rourke and fellow failed presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke is also set to endorse Biden. The New York Times is reporting that O’Rourke may also appear at the event tonight. I just asked a Biden press person here if that’s accurate and the response was: “I have no idea.”And just minutes ago, it was reported that former Texas congressman Beto O’Rourke and fellow failed presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke is also set to endorse Biden. The New York Times is reporting that O’Rourke may also appear at the event tonight. I just asked a Biden press person here if that’s accurate and the response was: “I have no idea.”
These centrist endorsements are coming in thick and fast now, and it appears not even people on the Biden campaign are keeping up.These centrist endorsements are coming in thick and fast now, and it appears not even people on the Biden campaign are keeping up.
The veteran MSNBC host Chris Matthews announced his immediate retirement from Hardball, citing his inappropriate comments about women and a conversation with network executives.The veteran MSNBC host Chris Matthews announced his immediate retirement from Hardball, citing his inappropriate comments about women and a conversation with network executives.
“The younger generation” is “improving the workplace” with “better standards than we grew up with, fairer standards,” Matthews said.“The younger generation” is “improving the workplace” with “better standards than we grew up with, fairer standards,” Matthews said.
Matthews said “compliments on a woman’s appearance” that some men, himself included, once “incorrectly thought were OK, were never OK.”Matthews said “compliments on a woman’s appearance” that some men, himself included, once “incorrectly thought were OK, were never OK.”
Freelance journalist Laura Bassett wrote for GQ on 28 February about Matthews’ inappropriate flirtatious remarks about her when she was on his show, part of what she described as a long history of “inviting smart women onto his show, flirting with them or otherwise making them uncomfortable before or while the camera rolls, asking them a question on air and then immediately interrupting them to tell them why they’re wrong.”Freelance journalist Laura Bassett wrote for GQ on 28 February about Matthews’ inappropriate flirtatious remarks about her when she was on his show, part of what she described as a long history of “inviting smart women onto his show, flirting with them or otherwise making them uncomfortable before or while the camera rolls, asking them a question on air and then immediately interrupting them to tell them why they’re wrong.”
Matthews’ on-air comments in the past days have sparked repeated calls for him to be fired. First, he compared Bernie Sanders’ victory in the Nevada caucuses on Saturday to the Nazi invasion of France.Matthews’ on-air comments in the past days have sparked repeated calls for him to be fired. First, he compared Bernie Sanders’ victory in the Nevada caucuses on Saturday to the Nazi invasion of France.
Then, in an interview with Senator Elizabeth Warren, he repeatedly questioned why she thought rival presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg would have lied about the employee who claimed he told her to “kill it” when she said she was pregnant.Then, in an interview with Senator Elizabeth Warren, he repeatedly questioned why she thought rival presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg would have lied about the employee who claimed he told her to “kill it” when she said she was pregnant.
“And why would he lie?” Matthews said. “Just to protect himself?”“And why would he lie?” Matthews said. “Just to protect himself?”
In her GQ piece, Bassett cited Matthews’ interview with Warren as part of a long pattern of sexist and inappropriate behavior, and wrote that he was “unfit for his job”.In her GQ piece, Bassett cited Matthews’ interview with Warren as part of a long pattern of sexist and inappropriate behavior, and wrote that he was “unfit for his job”.
The decision to keep “a man with this flagrant bias as the anchor of a major cable-news evening show” was “downright irresponsible,” she wrote.The decision to keep “a man with this flagrant bias as the anchor of a major cable-news evening show” was “downright irresponsible,” she wrote.
After Matthews announced he was retiring, Bassett tweeted, “It’s about time.”After Matthews announced he was retiring, Bassett tweeted, “It’s about time.”
She wrote that she had faced “invasive, cruel and personal” harassment this week in the wake of making public allegations about Matthews’ behavior towards her.She wrote that she had faced “invasive, cruel and personal” harassment this week in the wake of making public allegations about Matthews’ behavior towards her.
“And it’s all worth it if he will never have the platform to demean and objectify us again,” she wrote.“And it’s all worth it if he will never have the platform to demean and objectify us again,” she wrote.
My colleague Oliver Laughland is in Dallas, Texas, where Joe Biden is holding a campaign event tonight and will be endorsed by Amy Klobuchar and, reportedly, Pete Buttigieg.My colleague Oliver Laughland is in Dallas, Texas, where Joe Biden is holding a campaign event tonight and will be endorsed by Amy Klobuchar and, reportedly, Pete Buttigieg.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump is holding a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina.Meanwhile, Donald Trump is holding a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Mike Bloomberg, the former New York City mayor, is pouring almost half a billion dollars of his vast fortune into creating the most expensive nomination bid in US history.Mike Bloomberg, the former New York City mayor, is pouring almost half a billion dollars of his vast fortune into creating the most expensive nomination bid in US history.
A new Guardian video breaks down the four key issues that could derail Bloomberg’s campaign for the White House.A new Guardian video breaks down the four key issues that could derail Bloomberg’s campaign for the White House.
You can also watch the video here.You can also watch the video here.