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| Biden campaign welcomes Cory Booker cameos as poll shows wide lead over Sanders– live | |
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| National poll shows Biden leading Sanders by nearly 20 points while Trump appears to minimize coronavirus compared to common flu | |
| Congressman Matt Gaetz is now also self-quarantining after coming into contact with a person who tested positive for the coronavirus. | |
| The Florida Republican and close Trump ally attracted attention last week for wearing a gas mask on to the House floor to vote on the $8 billion coronavirus bill. | |
| But Gaetz’s statement on his self-quarantine claimed he wore the gas mask to illustrate the depth of his concern around the spread of the virus. | |
| “Congressman Gaetz had expected COVID-19 to impact Congress, given the elevated frequency of travel and human contact, and demonstrated his concern last week on the House Floor,” the statement reads. | |
| Gaetz also flew back to Washington with Trump on Air Force One today, marking another interaction between the president and someone who has since gone into self-quarantine. | |
| Another Republican lawmaker who attended CPAC is self-quarantining after interacting with a person who tested positive for coronavirus. | |
| Congressman Doug Collins said he was not experiencing symptoms but was going to self-quaratine “out of an abundance of caution.” | |
| Collins also shook hands with Trump on Friday as the president traveled to the congressman’s home state of Georgia to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. | |
| A new national poll found Joe Biden leading Bernie Sanders by almost 20 points. | A new national poll found Joe Biden leading Bernie Sanders by almost 20 points. |
| The Quinnipiac University survey showed that Biden is attracting the support of 54% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents, compared to Sanders’ 35%. | The Quinnipiac University survey showed that Biden is attracting the support of 54% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents, compared to Sanders’ 35%. |
| Biden is also viewed as more electable than Sanders when it comes to an eventual general election race against Trump. | Biden is also viewed as more electable than Sanders when it comes to an eventual general election race against Trump. |
| While 80% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents say Biden is very or somewhat likely to defeat Trump, only 61% say the same of Sanders. | While 80% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents say Biden is very or somewhat likely to defeat Trump, only 61% say the same of Sanders. |
| But the poll shows both Biden and Sanders leading against Trump in a hypothetical general election, although Biden’s advantage (9 points) is a bit larger than Sanders’ (7 points). | But the poll shows both Biden and Sanders leading against Trump in a hypothetical general election, although Biden’s advantage (9 points) is a bit larger than Sanders’ (7 points). |
| Joe Biden said he would defer to medical experts on whether to cancel campaign rallies. | Joe Biden said he would defer to medical experts on whether to cancel campaign rallies. |
| Some experts have expressed concern about holding large rallies while the number of coronavirus cases in the US increases. | Some experts have expressed concern about holding large rallies while the number of coronavirus cases in the US increases. |
| “If they conclude that there shouldn’t be big indoor rallies, then we’ll stop big indoor rallies,” Biden told NBC News. “We’re going to do whatever they say.” | “If they conclude that there shouldn’t be big indoor rallies, then we’ll stop big indoor rallies,” Biden told NBC News. “We’re going to do whatever they say.” |
| Trump said on Saturday that his campaign rallies, which he has been using to counterprogram the Democratic primaries, would continue. | Trump said on Saturday that his campaign rallies, which he has been using to counterprogram the Democratic primaries, would continue. |
| “We will have tremendous rallies, and we’re doing very well, and we’ve done a fantastic job with respect to that subject on the virus,” Trump said at Mar-a-Lago. | “We will have tremendous rallies, and we’re doing very well, and we’ve done a fantastic job with respect to that subject on the virus,” Trump said at Mar-a-Lago. |
| Cory Booker appeared at Joe Biden’s campaign stop in Flint, Michigan, shortly after the New Jersey senator endorsed the former vice president. | Cory Booker appeared at Joe Biden’s campaign stop in Flint, Michigan, shortly after the New Jersey senator endorsed the former vice president. |
| Booker will also appear at Biden’s rally in Detroit tonight, alongside fellow senator Kamala Harris, both of whom have been listed as potential running mates for Biden. | Booker will also appear at Biden’s rally in Detroit tonight, alongside fellow senator Kamala Harris, both of whom have been listed as potential running mates for Biden. |
| Polls show Biden leading in Michigan, which will hold its primary tomorrow and award 125 pledged delegates. The state, which went for Bernie Sanders in 2016, could give Biden an even larger delegate lead. | Polls show Biden leading in Michigan, which will hold its primary tomorrow and award 125 pledged delegates. The state, which went for Bernie Sanders in 2016, could give Biden an even larger delegate lead. |
| The Dow has dropped more than 1,900 points today, as fears intensify about the spread of coronavirus. | The Dow has dropped more than 1,900 points today, as fears intensify about the spread of coronavirus. |
| The New York Stock Exchange briefly halted trading this morning as the markets nosedived. | The New York Stock Exchange briefly halted trading this morning as the markets nosedived. |
| For the latest updates on coronavirus, follow the Guardian’s live blog: | For the latest updates on coronavirus, follow the Guardian’s live blog: |
| Joe Biden’s campaign dismissed a report about the Democratic frontrunner’s potential Cabinet picks. | Joe Biden’s campaign dismissed a report about the Democratic frontrunner’s potential Cabinet picks. |
| Axios reported that the former vice president is considering billionaires Mike Bloomberg and Jamie Dimon for senior roles like head of the World Bank and treasury secretary. | Axios reported that the former vice president is considering billionaires Mike Bloomberg and Jamie Dimon for senior roles like head of the World Bank and treasury secretary. |
| Former presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren, who has lobbied for stricter regulation of Wall Street, was also listed as a potential treasury secretary in a Biden administration. | Former presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren, who has lobbied for stricter regulation of Wall Street, was also listed as a potential treasury secretary in a Biden administration. |
| “This is like fantasy football for politics, and no one who actually works on this campaign and is engaged in getting Joe Biden elected has the time to play,” said Andrew Bates, Biden’s director of rapid response. “It is laughable speculation and should only be treated as such.” | “This is like fantasy football for politics, and no one who actually works on this campaign and is engaged in getting Joe Biden elected has the time to play,” said Andrew Bates, Biden’s director of rapid response. “It is laughable speculation and should only be treated as such.” |
| Another poll has been released showing Joe Biden beating Bernie Sanders in Michigan, which will hold its primary tomorrow. | Another poll has been released showing Joe Biden beating Bernie Sanders in Michigan, which will hold its primary tomorrow. |
| According to the Monmouth University survey, Biden is at 51% in the state, whil Sanders is 15 points behind at 36%. | According to the Monmouth University survey, Biden is at 51% in the state, whil Sanders is 15 points behind at 36%. |
| The survey is great news for Biden, who is looking to increase his delegate lead tomorrow. With 125 pledged delegates up for grabs, Michigan is the most delegate-rich state voting tomorrow. | The survey is great news for Biden, who is looking to increase his delegate lead tomorrow. With 125 pledged delegates up for grabs, Michigan is the most delegate-rich state voting tomorrow. |
| But Monmouth includes this important caveat in its press release on the poll: “The 2016 Michigan Democratic primary is considered to be the biggest polling miss of that cycle. Polls released in the week before the state primary showed Hillary Clinton with anywhere from a 10 to 27 point lead – Monmouth’s poll had her up by 13 points – but Sanders ended up winning the contest by just over a percentage point.” | But Monmouth includes this important caveat in its press release on the poll: “The 2016 Michigan Democratic primary is considered to be the biggest polling miss of that cycle. Polls released in the week before the state primary showed Hillary Clinton with anywhere from a 10 to 27 point lead – Monmouth’s poll had her up by 13 points – but Sanders ended up winning the contest by just over a percentage point.” |
| And here’s some good news for all Democrats: Monmouth found Biden and Sanders both leading Trump in the battleground state. Biden is 7 points ahead of the president in a potential general election (48% to 41%), while Sanders is 5 points ahead (46% to 41%). Trump narrowly won Michigan in 2016, besting Clinton by about 10,000 votes. | And here’s some good news for all Democrats: Monmouth found Biden and Sanders both leading Trump in the battleground state. Biden is 7 points ahead of the president in a potential general election (48% to 41%), while Sanders is 5 points ahead (46% to 41%). Trump narrowly won Michigan in 2016, besting Clinton by about 10,000 votes. |
| Hundreds of US service members have started withdrawing from Afghanistan as part of the initial troop drawdown outlined in the peace agreement with the Taliban. | Hundreds of US service members have started withdrawing from Afghanistan as part of the initial troop drawdown outlined in the peace agreement with the Taliban. |
| The AP reports: | The AP reports: |
| The initial troop withdrawal comes as reports emerge that Taliban officials have no intention of honoring the promises they agreed to in the peace agreement. | The initial troop withdrawal comes as reports emerge that Taliban officials have no intention of honoring the promises they agreed to in the peace agreement. |
| Here’s where the day stands so far: | Here’s where the day stands so far: |
| Trump downplayed the threat of coronavirus, comparing it to the “common Flu” and suggesting the economy is carrying on, even though the Dow is down nearly 1,600 points today. | Trump downplayed the threat of coronavirus, comparing it to the “common Flu” and suggesting the economy is carrying on, even though the Dow is down nearly 1,600 points today. |
| Cory Booker and Kamala Harris will appear at Joe Biden’s Detroit rally tonight after both senators, who have been listed as potential running mates to Biden, endorsed the former vice president. | Cory Booker and Kamala Harris will appear at Joe Biden’s Detroit rally tonight after both senators, who have been listed as potential running mates to Biden, endorsed the former vice president. |
| Biden criticized Trump’s response to coronavirus, saying the president should “just be quiet” and defer to medical experts. | Biden criticized Trump’s response to coronavirus, saying the president should “just be quiet” and defer to medical experts. |
| The blog will have more coming up, so stay tuned. | The blog will have more coming up, so stay tuned. |
| The Senate finance committee is considering “targeted tax relief measures” in response to coronavirus. | The Senate finance committee is considering “targeted tax relief measures” in response to coronavirus. |
| The Republican chairman of the panel, Chuck Grassley, said the tax relief measures were one of several proposals under consideration as the economy suffers because of the health threat. | The Republican chairman of the panel, Chuck Grassley, said the tax relief measures were one of several proposals under consideration as the economy suffers because of the health threat. |
| A statement from Grassley’s office said, “While we continue to assess the economic impacts, Chairman Grassley is exploring the possibility of targeted tax relief measures that could provide a timely and effective response to the coronavirus.” | A statement from Grassley’s office said, “While we continue to assess the economic impacts, Chairman Grassley is exploring the possibility of targeted tax relief measures that could provide a timely and effective response to the coronavirus.” |
| Meanwhile, the Dow is down more than 1,600 points today after trading on the New York Stock Exchange was briefly halted this morning. | Meanwhile, the Dow is down more than 1,600 points today after trading on the New York Stock Exchange was briefly halted this morning. |
| About half of Democratic voters are enthusiastic about Joe Biden potentially winning the presidential nomination, according to a new poll. | About half of Democratic voters are enthusiastic about Joe Biden potentially winning the presidential nomination, according to a new poll. |
| The HuffPost/YouGov survey found that 48% of Democratic voters are ethusiastic about Biden becoming the nominee, versus 40% who say the same of Bernie Sanders. | The HuffPost/YouGov survey found that 48% of Democratic voters are ethusiastic about Biden becoming the nominee, versus 40% who say the same of Bernie Sanders. |
| But there’s a stark age gap in those numbers. Among voters aged 45 and older, 62% say they’re enthusaistic about a Biden nomination, compared to 28% of those under 45. | But there’s a stark age gap in those numbers. Among voters aged 45 and older, 62% say they’re enthusaistic about a Biden nomination, compared to 28% of those under 45. |
| Sanders similarly sees an age divide in enthusiasm. While 55% of younger voters say they would be enthusiastic about his nomination, only 29% of those over 45 say the same. | Sanders similarly sees an age divide in enthusiasm. While 55% of younger voters say they would be enthusiastic about his nomination, only 29% of those over 45 say the same. |
| But there is broad agreement on one point: a 77% majority of Democratic voters say they expect Biden to win the nomination. | But there is broad agreement on one point: a 77% majority of Democratic voters say they expect Biden to win the nomination. |