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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
Mike Bloomberg has come under attack in Las Vegas from his Democratic rivals after taking part in his first debate. The former New York mayor was criticised for the city’s stop-and-frisk policy, his wealth and the non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) several women at his company have signed while settling lawsuits. Elizabeth Warren repeatedly urged him to […] 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
‘My name is Amy, but when I was in fourth-grade Spanish they gave me the name Elena,’ Klobuchar said at an event in Nevada On Tuesday, Amy Klobuchar opened the Culinary Union forum in Nevada with a very interesting introduction. “My name is Amy, but when I was in fourth-grade Spanish they gave me the […] 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
Centrists likely to attack frontrunner Bernie Sanders as Mike Bloomberg makes debate-stage debut The Democratic presidential debate in Nevada will bring together six candidates days before the state’s caucuses and could be a make-or-break moment for some campaigns. Facing off in Las Vegas on Wednesday evening are Senators Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar; […] More
He’s defended stop-and-frisk and made offensive remarks about minorities. What else has the 2020 contender said? As Mike Bloomberg continues to surge in the race for the Democratic nomination, his past comments are increasingly coming back to haunt him. Related: Sanders takes aim at Bloomberg as Washington state rally draws thousands Continue reading… More
