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    ‘It’s tailor-made for him’: Bernie Sanders on course to flourish in delegate-rich California

    Sanders likely to win significant share of delegates on offer Biden’s revival could come too late to change California outcome Super Tuesday: Biden endorsed by former rivals – live On the most consequential voting day of the Democratic presidential election cycle so far, no prize glitters quite like California. Related: California primary: what to know […] More

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    Super Tuesday: crucial vote under way as Democrats battle for nomination

    Bernie Sanders holds narrow lead in delegate count as Joe Biden emboldened by endorsements from rivals Follow all the day’s politics news – live Democratic primary 2020: latest delegate count Super Tuesday – the most consequential voting day of the Democratic presidential primary race – is under way, with millions of voters across the US […] More

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    ‘Zombie votes’: what happens to early ballots cast for Democratic dropouts?

    An estimated 4 million Californians voted before Steyer, Buttigieg and Klobuchar left the race. They won’t get a do over The sudden retreat of Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg and Tom Steyer ahead of Super Tuesday has left many Californians who voted early grappling with loss – and regret. “I was heartbroken,” said Andrea McNew, 44, […] More

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    ‘We like to troll’: Trump tries to steal spotlight on eve of Super Tuesday

    North Carolina is latest state to host presidential rally just before key Democratic vote Donald Trump sought to rain on Democrats’ parade on Monday, mocking their presidential candidates in crude terms at a rambunctious rally in one of the key Super Tuesday states. “We like to troll,” the president told a packed sports arena in […] More

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    ‘Bernie is problematic on all levels’: why centrist Democrats are flocking to Biden

    The rush of support for Joe Biden underscores the desire by the establishment to rally around an alternative to Bernie Sanders Centrist Democrats candidates are rapidly rallying around Joe Biden following his decisive victory in the South Carolina Democratic primary on Saturday. Biden’s double-digit win effectively anointed the former vice-president as the most viable Democrat […] More

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    Pete Buttigieg drops out as crucial Super Tuesday looms – live updates

    Democrat departs race after poor showing in South Carolina Full report: Pete Buttigieg drops out of 2020 race What is Super Tuesday? Your guide to the night Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution 3.32pm GMT Pete Buttigieg is likely to endorse Joe Biden’s presidential bid after dropping out of the race, according to […] More

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    People turn backs on Mike Bloomberg at Bloody Sunday church service in Selma

    Protesters said stop-and-frisk policies in New York City were the same as the brutal tactics used by the police 55 years ago Mike Bloomberg faced a small but tense protest at the historic Brown Chapel in Selma, Alabama, on Sunday, a handful of people standing and turning their backs on the former New York mayor […] More

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    Pete Buttigieg will not quit Democratic race despite Joe Biden surge

    Moderate finishes distant fourth in South Carolina Former VP is clear leader in moderate challenge to Sanders Pete Buttigieg will not drop out of the race to be the Democratic presidential nominee, despite finishing well behind Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders in the South Carolina primary on Saturday. Related: Joe Biden breathes new life into […] More