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    Donald Trump pounces on reports Russia is seeking to help Bernie Sanders

    President claims Democrats are rigging process Trump calls Russian meddling on his behalf ‘a rumor’ Nevada: Democrats prepare to vote in most diverse state yet As Democrats in Nevada went to the polls on Saturday, Donald Trump gleefully stirred the pot over reports that US intelligence believes Russia is trying to aid Bernie Sanders, the […] More

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    Nevada caucuses: Democrats prepare to vote in most diverse 2020 state yet

    Electorate in ‘first-in-the-west’ primary is more representative of Democratic party than voters in earlier states Nevada residents will be casting their votes in the “first-in-the-west” primary contest that will play a key role in choosing the Democratic candidate to take on Donald Trump. Saturday’s caucuses could be a make-or-break moment for several Democratic contenders and […] More

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    Bernie Sanders has invested big in Nevada. Will it pay off?

    Polling suggests frontrunner is well ahead of his rivals, with 25% support in a state where he campaigned hard Bernie Sanders closed a crucial week in the 2020 Democratic primary by making his case to west coast voters, hoping to solidify his lead in the race with a win in Saturday’s caucuses in Nevada. After […] More

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    Bernie Sanders informed Russia is trying to help his campaign – report

    Trump and US lawmakers also told about Russian assistance to Democratic candidate, the Washington Post reports US officials have told Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders that Russia is trying to help his campaign, the Washington Post reported on Friday. Republican Donald Trump and US lawmakers have also been informed about the Russian assistance to Sanders, […] More

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    Former congressman confirms he told Assange that Trump would pardon him – live

    Dana Rohrabacher offered pardon on Trump’s behalf, lawyers say US-Taliban agreement represents chance for peace after years of war Bernie Sanders rises in Nevada polling ahead of Saturday vote Help us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 3.00pm GMT Mike Bloomberg has taken his trolling of Trump beyond Twitter to Phoenix […] More

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    Health, heat and deportations: the issues driving Nevada caucus voters

    Saturday’s ‘first-in-the-west’ vote brings a diverse electorate more in line with the demographics of America and the party As Nevada prepares for the caucuses that could reshape the US presidential race, Democratic voters here remained divided on who is the best candidate to end the tumultuous presidency of Donald Trump. But across the state, Democratic […] More

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    Debate shows Bernie Sanders could win most votes but be denied nomination

    The Vermont senator was alone in saying he would back whoever won a plurality of delegates – with others open to superdelegates tipping the balance for another candidate at the convention Amid the Mike Bloomberg pile-on and the Pete Buttigieg-Amy Klobuchar squabbling, there was a key point that slipped by almost unnoticed during Wednesday’s tumultuous […] More