Elizabeth Warren skewered the former New York mayor, but if Trump can win then Bloomberg can too There was a moment, on Wednesday night, when through sheer incompetence on the debate stage, Michael Bloomberg almost achieved authenticity. The former mayor of New York and late entrant to the Democratic presidential race looked, as always, like […] More
Everytown for Gun Safety to back state and federal politicians who support ‘gun sense’ laws Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg’s gun control group is planning to spend at least $8m in Texas to elect state and federal politicians who support what it calls “gun sense” laws, including requiring background checks before all gun sales. Last […] More
Bloomberg the main target in bruising debate debut in Las Vegas Roger Stone to be sentenced, likely to prompt more Trump fury Help us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 3.02pm GMT The sentencing hearing of Roger Stone, Trump’s former associate, is getting under way in Washington. Stone is seated at […] More
Rivalry between midwestern centrists reaches new heights during Las Vegas debate The battle between Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar for the Democratic center ground reached new heights – and got increasingly personal – during Wednesday night’s debate in Las Vegas. Klobuchar distinguished herself during the New Hampshire debate earlier this month when she mocked the […] More
Senator comes out swinging in most combative debate yet Rivals target Bloomberg over stop-and-frisk and treatment of women Why tonight’s debate could be pivotal for Democrats 3.57am GMT Should billionaires exist? This is a question the candidates have been made to grapple with tonight. While Bernie Sanders, whose tweet last year inspired the question, is […] More
Presidential contenders face off in high-stakes Nevada debate Warren: we can’t substitute one arrogant billionaire for another The top six Democratic presidential candidates faced off in Las Vegas on Wednesday for a high-stakes debate marked by aggressive attacks ahead of Saturday’s caucuses in Nevada. Related: Democrats launch into attacks on Mike Bloomberg as Nevada debate […] More
Vermont senator now commands 32% support, according to poll ‘Gloves will be off’: Nevada debate could be pivotal for Democrats Help us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 3.24pm GMT After his withdrawal from the Democratic presidential primary, tech entrepreneur Andrew Yang is joining CNN as a political commentator. I’m excited […] More
Democratic presidential candidate made remark after recent homophobic comments from conservative radio host Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg has again taken aim at Donald Trump over the issue of “family values” by pointing out that his marriage has never involved him paying “hush money to a porn star”. Buttigieg, who came out as gay in […] More
