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Sanders and Bloomberg under attack before Super Tuesday Full story: Sanders faces onslaught from rivals in debate Help us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 3.07am GMT The 10th Democratic debate has concluded, but the blog will have more updates and analysis coming up, so stay tuned. 3.06am GMT Bernie Sanders’ […] More
The Democratic frontrunner is target of attacks from centrists Mike Bloomberg and Joe Biden Follow the South Carolina debate live Democratic candidates rounded on Bernie Sanders at the crucial 10th primary debate in South Carolina on Tuesday night, seeking to slow his momentum as the current frontrunner in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. […] More
Former New York mayor deletes Twitter attacks after backlash #BernieOnDespots hashtag is billionaire’s latest misfire Mike Bloomberg has deleted controversial tweets that sarcastically praised dictators in an attempt to damage his rival Democratic presidential candidate senator Bernie Sanders after garnering intense backlash online. Related: Can Mike Bloomberg come back from his Democratic debate debacle? Continue […] More
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
Confidence in democracy has been taking a hammering, so how refreshing to see a politician with big ideas win hearts and minds Democracy did not die in 2003, but a lot of people’s faith in it did. Just over 17 years ago, I was one of the millions of people around the world who marched […] More
If the Democratic party doesn’t allow the person with most delegates to become the nominee, it will be a disaster Something deeply troubling happened during last week’s Democratic presidential debate, though it was overshadowed by Michael Bloomberg’s spectacular implosion. Towards the end, the candidates were asked whether they believed that the person who receives the […] More
Ex-mayor’s spending dwarfs that of any of his opponents Biden’s lead over Sanders narrows to five points In this defining moment for America, support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution 9.30pm GMT That’s it from me today. My west coast colleague, Kari Paul, will take over the blog for the next few hours. Here’s […] More
Centrists failed to coalesce around a moderate candidate Sanders’ Nevada win showcased his popularity HR McMaster to publish book that may pose headaches for Trump In the aftermath of Bernie Sanders’ victory in Nevada and as the South Carolina primary looms, the Democratic party establishment continues to grapple with the increasing likelihood that the Vermont […] More
