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    Trump in India as Democrats prepare for South Carolina debate – live updates

    President in India for whirlwind visit amid violent clashes Democratic contenders face off in TV debate on Tuesday evening Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution 2.53pm GMT A new ad from Mike Bloomberg titled “Supports Women” features women who have worked at Bloomberg’s company or on his staff while he was mayor of […] More

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    Trump’s approval rating rising, boosting chances of winning second term

    New Gallup poll gives Trump a 49% rating, first net positive for the president since January 2017 Donald Trump’s popularity rating is improving at a key moment in election year – boosting his chances of winning a second term in the White House. Related: Nevada caucuses: Bernie Sanders wins in resounding victory Continue reading… More

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    Bernie Sanders’ rivals applaud his Nevada caucus win – video

    Strong results in New Hampshire and Iowa helped the senator achieve a landslide victory. He is clearly in the lead to win the democratic nominations and take on Donald Trump in a presidential election.  Sanders’ rivals congratulated him but galvanised their supporters as they looked ahead to the South Carolina race and Super Tuesday in March, when […] More

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    Gwyneth, Lizzo, Cher: who are Hollywood stars endorsing?

    Ahead of the California primary, here are the candidates Hollywood’s famous names are voting for As the race for the 2020 Democratic nomination grows increasingly unpredictable, every boost helps – and candidates are calling in support from the powerful world of film and entertainment. From Ariana Grande’s endorsement of Bernie Sanders to Pete Buttigieg’s fundraiser […] More

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    Sanders cruises to victory as Biden declares ‘we’re alive’: key takeaways from Nevada

    Challenges lie ahead for the other candidates after the Vermont senator’s runaway victory in the Nevada caucuses Bernie Sanders declared victory in the Nevada caucuses, strengthening the Vermont senator’s lead in the race for the 2020 Democratic nomination. The Associated Press and several US networks projected Sanders to win the state with less than 11% […] More

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    Bernie Sanders’ Nevada win is a breakout moment. The others are toast

    The Vermont Senator will soon be going toe to toe with Donald Trump There are no second prizes in presidential contests. No silver medals. No participation trophies. There are, however, endless numbers of delusional candidates and campaigns who insist that they will sweep the later states, or take their delegates to the convention, or contest […] More

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    Clint Eastwood: electing Bloomberg would make my day

    Actor breaks with Republican party to back former New York mayor for president Who said it – Trump or Bloomberg? Take our revealing quiz Clint Eastwood has backed Mike Bloomberg for president, breaking with the Republican party he has supported for decades and even served in elected office. “The best thing we could do is […] More