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Massachusetts senator says she will not make an endorsement today, in first public appearance since dropping out of the 2020 raceMassachusetts senator says she will not make an endorsement today, in first public appearance since dropping out of the 2020 race
Freshman congresswoman Elissa Slotkin has endorsed Joe Biden days before her home state of Michigan holds its primary.
“Today, I filled out my absentee ballot for Joe Biden,” Slotkin said in a statement. “I did so for a host of reasons, but most importantly because I hear from my constituents every day that they want an end to the all-or-nothing politics that have so polarized our country.”
Slotkin is one of the freshman House Democrats who flipped Republican districts in 2018, and she faces a difficult reelection in November.
Her endorsement of Biden is unsurprising, considering a number of moderate Democrats have sought to distance themselves from Bernie Sanders.
But the timing of the Michigan congresswoman’s endorsement could be crucial, considering the state will award 125 delegates on Tuesday.
The US markets dropped again today amid growing fears about the spread of coronavirus.
The Dow dropped 970 points, or over 3.5%, erasing much of yesterday’s gains.
The markets saw an uptick yesterday as investors appeared to breathe a sigh of relief about Bernie Sanders’ sinking political fortunes after Joe Biden’s strong Super Tuesday performance.
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A national poll shows Joe Biden leading Bernie Sanders by double digits after his strong performance on Super Tuesday.A national poll shows Joe Biden leading Bernie Sanders by double digits after his strong performance on Super Tuesday.
According to the Reuters/Ipsos poll, Biden stands at 55% nationally, while Sanders is 10 points behind at 45%.According to the Reuters/Ipsos poll, Biden stands at 55% nationally, while Sanders is 10 points behind at 45%.
Of course, the more important polls now are those taken in states that will hold primaries later this month.Of course, the more important polls now are those taken in states that will hold primaries later this month.
On that metric, Biden also appears to be enjoying an advantage over Sanders.On that metric, Biden also appears to be enjoying an advantage over Sanders.
A poll from Michigan, which will vote on Tuesday, showed Biden leading by more than 6 points, and a new Florida poll, which will award 219 delegates on March 17, found Biden holding an astounding 49-point advantage.A poll from Michigan, which will vote on Tuesday, showed Biden leading by more than 6 points, and a new Florida poll, which will award 219 delegates on March 17, found Biden holding an astounding 49-point advantage.
House speaker Nancy Pelosi held a signing ceremony for the coronavirus bill, which is now headed to Trump’s desk after its passage in the Senate today.House speaker Nancy Pelosi held a signing ceremony for the coronavirus bill, which is now headed to Trump’s desk after its passage in the Senate today.
Pelosi acknowledged the $8 billion package may only mark the beginning of the US response to the health threat.Pelosi acknowledged the $8 billion package may only mark the beginning of the US response to the health threat.
“We have no idea what the scope will be,” Pelosi said. “We do recognize this may be a first step.”“We have no idea what the scope will be,” Pelosi said. “We do recognize this may be a first step.”
Asked by a reporter about whether there are coronavirus test kits at the Capitol, Pelosi said she did not believe the government had the capacity for such testing.Asked by a reporter about whether there are coronavirus test kits at the Capitol, Pelosi said she did not believe the government had the capacity for such testing.
Joe Biden has picked up another endorsement from a former Obama administration official: former health and human services secretary Kathleen Sebelius.Joe Biden has picked up another endorsement from a former Obama administration official: former health and human services secretary Kathleen Sebelius.
“At this time of an emerging health crisis, it’s more important than ever to have an experienced leader as president who listens to the scientists, believes in health care for all, and can bring the country together to deal with the challenges ahead,” Sebelius said in a statement released by the Biden campaign.“At this time of an emerging health crisis, it’s more important than ever to have an experienced leader as president who listens to the scientists, believes in health care for all, and can bring the country together to deal with the challenges ahead,” Sebelius said in a statement released by the Biden campaign.
“That leader is Joe Biden, and I hope you’ll join me in fighting for him.”“That leader is Joe Biden, and I hope you’ll join me in fighting for him.”
Sebelius served as the governor of Kansas from 2003 to 2009, and her endorsement is seen as a huge boost in the state, which will hold its presidential primary on May 2.Sebelius served as the governor of Kansas from 2003 to 2009, and her endorsement is seen as a huge boost in the state, which will hold its presidential primary on May 2.
Some of Elizabeth Warren’s supporters are continuing their fight for other progressive candidates after the Massachusetts senator suspended her campaign today.Some of Elizabeth Warren’s supporters are continuing their fight for other progressive candidates after the Massachusetts senator suspended her campaign today.
The New York Times reports:The New York Times reports:
Newman is challenging incumbent Democratic congressman Dan Lipinski, who she narrowly lost to in 2018.Newman is challenging incumbent Democratic congressman Dan Lipinski, who she narrowly lost to in 2018.
After suspending his presidential campaign, Mike Bloomberg is reportedly starting a new group aimed at defeating Trump in November.After suspending his presidential campaign, Mike Bloomberg is reportedly starting a new group aimed at defeating Trump in November.
The Washington Post reports:The Washington Post reports:
Bloomberg dropped out of the race yesterday after a disappointing performance on Super Tuesday and immediately endorsed Joe Biden.Bloomberg dropped out of the race yesterday after a disappointing performance on Super Tuesday and immediately endorsed Joe Biden.
Even though he’s out of the Democratic primary, Bloomberg has continued to taunt Trump, releasing a new video today that mocks the president as a “disaster” for the country.Even though he’s out of the Democratic primary, Bloomberg has continued to taunt Trump, releasing a new video today that mocks the president as a “disaster” for the country.
Jordan Frias reports from outside Elizabeth Warren’s home in Cambridge, Massachusetts:Jordan Frias reports from outside Elizabeth Warren’s home in Cambridge, Massachusetts:
Elizabeth Warren supporters who came to see the former candidate’s press conference today included college students and neighbors, many of whom said they were too sad to speak to the media, while others wouldn’t be drawn on who they might support now. Pat David, 73, came with her 2-year-old granddaughter in her stroller.Elizabeth Warren supporters who came to see the former candidate’s press conference today included college students and neighbors, many of whom said they were too sad to speak to the media, while others wouldn’t be drawn on who they might support now. Pat David, 73, came with her 2-year-old granddaughter in her stroller.
“I’m not sure I want her to endorse [Bernie Sanders],” she said. “I just don’t know who can beat this idiot in the White House ... I don’t think she should necessarily endorse anyone, I think she should stay out of that sort of thing until someone decides to try to draft her in.”“I’m not sure I want her to endorse [Bernie Sanders],” she said. “I just don’t know who can beat this idiot in the White House ... I don’t think she should necessarily endorse anyone, I think she should stay out of that sort of thing until someone decides to try to draft her in.”
Sarah Taylor, a neighbor of Warren’s, came with her dog and a sign reading, “We are proud of you, thank you”. She too is not ready to see the liberal progressive back anyone.Sarah Taylor, a neighbor of Warren’s, came with her dog and a sign reading, “We are proud of you, thank you”. She too is not ready to see the liberal progressive back anyone.
“I will support whoever the Democratic Party nominates, and I think [Sanders] has many gifts” Taylor said, “But I think that the temperament that I’m looking for in the president is one like Elizabeth’s, and one that’s more in line with [Joe Biden].”“I will support whoever the Democratic Party nominates, and I think [Sanders] has many gifts” Taylor said, “But I think that the temperament that I’m looking for in the president is one like Elizabeth’s, and one that’s more in line with [Joe Biden].”
In case you missed it amid the flurry of news this morning: Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer said he misspoke when he warned two conservative Supreme Court justices would “pay the price” for their decision in an abortion rights case.In case you missed it amid the flurry of news this morning: Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer said he misspoke when he warned two conservative Supreme Court justices would “pay the price” for their decision in an abortion rights case.
“I should not have used the words I used yesterday. They didn’t come out the way I intended them to,” Schumer said in a Senate floor speech this morning.“I should not have used the words I used yesterday. They didn’t come out the way I intended them to,” Schumer said in a Senate floor speech this morning.
“I’m from Brooklyn. We speak in strong language. I shouldn’t have used the words I did, but in no way was I making a threat. I never — never — would do such a thing.”“I’m from Brooklyn. We speak in strong language. I shouldn’t have used the words I did, but in no way was I making a threat. I never — never — would do such a thing.”
Speaking to abortion rights supporters yesterday as the Supreme Court hears a case about a Louisiana law restricting access to the procedure, Schumer directed a warning at Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, the two justices nominated by Trump.Speaking to abortion rights supporters yesterday as the Supreme Court hears a case about a Louisiana law restricting access to the procedure, Schumer directed a warning at Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, the two justices nominated by Trump.
“I want to tell you, Gorsuch; I want to tell you, Kavanaugh: You have released the whirlwind, and you will pay the price,” Schumer said. “You won’t know what hit you if you go forward with these awful decisions.”“I want to tell you, Gorsuch; I want to tell you, Kavanaugh: You have released the whirlwind, and you will pay the price,” Schumer said. “You won’t know what hit you if you go forward with these awful decisions.”
Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell then accused Schumer of trying to “bully our nation’s independent judiciary.”Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell then accused Schumer of trying to “bully our nation’s independent judiciary.”
But it should be noted Republicans have avoided similar criticism of Trump, who has repeatedly lashed out against judges who deliver decisions that are unfavorable to his policy agenda.But it should be noted Republicans have avoided similar criticism of Trump, who has repeatedly lashed out against judges who deliver decisions that are unfavorable to his policy agenda.
Even though he has dropped out of the presidential race, Mike Bloomberg is not done bashing Trump.Even though he has dropped out of the presidential race, Mike Bloomberg is not done bashing Trump.
The former New York mayor just tweeted a new video that calls Trump a “disaster” for the country and ends with the message, “Dump Trump. Go Joe.”The former New York mayor just tweeted a new video that calls Trump a “disaster” for the country and ends with the message, “Dump Trump. Go Joe.”
Trump and Bloomberg repeatedly exchanged insults about each other’s height and intelligence once the billionaire candidate launched his Democratic presidential campaign in November.Trump and Bloomberg repeatedly exchanged insults about each other’s height and intelligence once the billionaire candidate launched his Democratic presidential campaign in November.
When Bloomberg dropped out of the race yesterday after a disappointing Super Tuesday perfromance, he endorsed Joe Biden and said he would work to help get him elected.When Bloomberg dropped out of the race yesterday after a disappointing Super Tuesday perfromance, he endorsed Joe Biden and said he would work to help get him elected.
Senator Rand Paul had proposed an amendment to offset the cost of the coronavirus bill with cuts to foreign aid.Senator Rand Paul had proposed an amendment to offset the cost of the coronavirus bill with cuts to foreign aid.
When that measure failed, the Kentucky Republican voted against the $8 billion bill, making him the only senator to oppose the proposal.When that measure failed, the Kentucky Republican voted against the $8 billion bill, making him the only senator to oppose the proposal.
The only two House members to vote against the bill yesterday -- Andy Biggs and Ken Buck -- similarly objected to the bill’s cost.The only two House members to vote against the bill yesterday -- Andy Biggs and Ken Buck -- similarly objected to the bill’s cost.
The Senate has passed the $8 billion coronavirus bill on a vote of 96 to 1, with only Republican senator Rand Paul opposing the measure.The Senate has passed the $8 billion coronavirus bill on a vote of 96 to 1, with only Republican senator Rand Paul opposing the measure.
The bill similarly advanced through the House on a resounding vote of 415 to 2.The bill similarly advanced through the House on a resounding vote of 415 to 2.
The proposal now goes to Trump, who is expected to sign the bill into law after significantly increasing the amount of requested funding to combat the heath threat.The proposal now goes to Trump, who is expected to sign the bill into law after significantly increasing the amount of requested funding to combat the heath threat.
An $8.3 billion bill to release emergency funding to combat the coronavirus outbreak has won enough support for passage in the Senate, as voting continues.An $8.3 billion bill to release emergency funding to combat the coronavirus outbreak has won enough support for passage in the Senate, as voting continues.
The bill passed in the House yesterday and is receiving bipartisan support. It is a much larger sum than the White House floated late last month and will authorize special funding for government agencies in the front line of dealing with the novel illness, as well as to boost Medicare, the government health insurance for the older population.The bill passed in the House yesterday and is receiving bipartisan support. It is a much larger sum than the White House floated late last month and will authorize special funding for government agencies in the front line of dealing with the novel illness, as well as to boost Medicare, the government health insurance for the older population.
The legislation passed almost unanimously in the House and, Reuters reported, is on its way through the Senate also with strong support.The legislation passed almost unanimously in the House and, Reuters reported, is on its way through the Senate also with strong support.
Bernie Sanders celebrated Elizabeth Warren as a progressive champion who has “taken on the most powerful corporate interests” after she suspended her presidential campaign.Bernie Sanders celebrated Elizabeth Warren as a progressive champion who has “taken on the most powerful corporate interests” after she suspended her presidential campaign.
Some of Sanders’ allies have called on Warren to endorse her fellow progressive senator, but she told reporters today that she was “not ready” to make an endorsement.Some of Sanders’ allies have called on Warren to endorse her fellow progressive senator, but she told reporters today that she was “not ready” to make an endorsement.
Joe Biden, the other leading candidate remaining in the presidential primary, similarly praised Warren as “the fiercest of fighters for middle class families.”Joe Biden, the other leading candidate remaining in the presidential primary, similarly praised Warren as “the fiercest of fighters for middle class families.”
At her weekly press conference, House speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed disappointment that the presidential primary has narrowed to two men.At her weekly press conference, House speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed disappointment that the presidential primary has narrowed to two men.
“Every time I get introduced as the most powerful woman, I almost cry because I wish that were not true,” Pelosi said. “I still wish that we had a woman president of the United States.”“Every time I get introduced as the most powerful woman, I almost cry because I wish that were not true,” Pelosi said. “I still wish that we had a woman president of the United States.”
Pelosi said she believed there was “an element of misogyny” to the hurdles that women candidates face in politics.Pelosi said she believed there was “an element of misogyny” to the hurdles that women candidates face in politics.
The speaker also dismissed the idea that Democratic voters were worried a woman candidate could not beat TrumpThe speaker also dismissed the idea that Democratic voters were worried a woman candidate could not beat Trump
“I think anyone can beat President Trump,” Pelosi said.“I think anyone can beat President Trump,” Pelosi said.
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mourned the end of Elizabeth Warren’s presidential campaign.Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mourned the end of Elizabeth Warren’s presidential campaign.
The progressive congresswoman has been a top surrogate for Bernie Sanders in recent days, but unlike some of Sanders’ allies, Ocasio-Cortez did not call on Warren to drop out after her disappointing Super Tuesday performance.The progressive congresswoman has been a top surrogate for Bernie Sanders in recent days, but unlike some of Sanders’ allies, Ocasio-Cortez did not call on Warren to drop out after her disappointing Super Tuesday performance.
Here’s where the day stands so far:Here’s where the day stands so far:
Elizabeth Warren has dropped out of the presidential primary, following her disappointing performance on Super Tuesday.Elizabeth Warren has dropped out of the presidential primary, following her disappointing performance on Super Tuesday.
Warren told reporters she would wait on endorsing one of her opponents, as many of Bernie Sanders’ supporters call on her to back her fellow progressive senator.Warren told reporters she would wait on endorsing one of her opponents, as many of Bernie Sanders’ supporters call on her to back her fellow progressive senator.
Mitch McConnell criticized Chuck Schumer for comments he made about two conservative Supreme Court justices, accusing the Democratic leader of trying to “bully our nation’s independent judiciary.”Mitch McConnell criticized Chuck Schumer for comments he made about two conservative Supreme Court justices, accusing the Democratic leader of trying to “bully our nation’s independent judiciary.”
The blog will have more coming up, so stay tuned.The blog will have more coming up, so stay tuned.