Subterms
Elizabeth Warren was roundly declared the victor of an often tempestuous Democratic debate, reviving her campaign after slipping in polls Elizabeth Warren has seemingly revived her flagging bid to become US president after a fiery Democratic debate performance in Las Vegas garnered her widespread praise and a slew of much-needed campaign donations. Warren, who repeatedly […] 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
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 tone for the evening was set from Warren’s first answer, prompting glee on social media It only took nine debates and eight months, but the Democratic candidates for president have finally taken their gloves off and gone for each other. And – with the likely exception of Mike Bloomberg’s supporters – it seems that […] More
In Bloomberg’s first night on the debate stage, the former New York mayor faced scrutiny he has avoided thus far Mere minutes into Wednesday’s Democratic debate in Las Vegas, Elizabeth Warren landed a devastating attack. The Massachusetts senator characterized Mike Bloomberg as a billionaire who harasses women, hides his tax returns and supports racist policies. […] 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
