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Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, Amy Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg fiercely attacked Mike Bloomberg on his first Democratic debate appearance. Senator Warren led the assault, challenging the former New York mayor to release women at his company from non-disclosure agreements they signed while settling lawsuits. Bloomberg defended his record, saying: ‘In my company, lots and […] More
The debate was so vicious at times that it resembled a circular firing squad. So who emerged as the victor? So thrilled to have lived long enough to witness Mayor Bloomberg’s performance on the debate stage. Oh, to revel in his deadly charisma, in his power to unify the nation and lead us into a […] More
The contest has become Bernie Sanders v a delusional sideshow of centrists bent on mutual annihilation We have officially reached the Hunger Games stage of this Democratic primary season. The stage where you can grab the “horse-faced lesbian” weapon and hurl it at an “arrogant” billionaire within the first minutes of the show starting. It’s […] More
Bloomberg was hammered all night over stop-and-frisk, Wall Street, and his opposition to raising the minimum wage. He didn’t take it well Before Wednesday night’s debate, Michael Bloomberg’s critics had been furious with the Democratic National Committee for changing its rules to allow Bloomberg on the debate stage. But it turned out the critics should […] 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
I was a Buttigieg skeptic – but the former South Bend mayor has risen to be a serious contender Three former mayors will stand behind dueling lecterns in Las Vegas during Wednesday night’s Democratic debate. Had three-term Vermont senator Bernie Sanders remained the socialist mayor of tiny Burlington (population: 42,899), he almost certainly wouldn’t be […] More
