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ELECTIONS March 11, 2020

Democracy 2020 Digest: Bernie sets terms for possible future exit, even as he stays put

if you read between the lines of Bernie Sanders short 10 minute address, it seemed like he was setting the terms for his likely upcoming exit from the race by laying down markers for Biden to accept – such as embracing the self-described democratic socialists’ progressive agenda and a commitment to the younger voters who’ve fueled both of Sanders presidential campaigns.

Mike Bloomberg March 11, 2020

Bloomberg spent more than $275M on anti-Trump media blitz

Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg spent more than $275 million on an anti-Trump media blitz during his presidential campaign to “remind voters” of President Trump’s “failures and broken promises.”

Harvey Weinstein March 11, 2020

Harvey Weinstein asked Michael Bloomberg, Jeff Bezos for help keeping his job: report

Harvey Weinstein reached out to billionaires and Hollywood A-listers for help just days after bombshell reports brought his pattern of sexual assault and misconduct to light, according to newly unsealed court documents.

ELECTIONS March 9, 2020

Democracy 2020 Digest: Dems circle wagons around Biden in Michigan

Sen. Cory Booker was back on the presidential campaign trail on Monday – not stumping for himself – but instead speaking out on behalf of onetime heated rival Joe Biden. Booker – who clashed a couple of times with the former vice president on the prime-time presidential nomination debate stage – called Biden a “statesman” as he introduced him at a campaign event in Flint, Michigan on the eve of that state’s crucial March 10 primary.

Joe Biden March 9, 2020

What Harris, Buttigieg, Booker and other rivals said about Biden before endorsing him

There are no long memories in politics, where today’s enemy can quickly become tomorrow’s best friend.

Media March 6, 2020

McCain, Behar call out sexism in politics: Bernie 'always angry,' female candidates cannot be

The View co-hosts Joy Behar and Meghan McCain called out sexism in politics on Friday, in a discussion of whether or not misogyny impacted Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren's 2020 presidential campaign and led to her dropping out Thursday. 

Media March 6, 2020

Brian Williams, NY Times editor ridiculed for getting Bloomberg math breakdown very, very wrong

If someone had simply stopped and double-checked some math, they might have saved MSNBC’s Brian Williams and New York Times editorial board member Mara Gay some embarrassment Thursday night.

2020 Presidential Election March 6, 2020

Tucker Carlson: Elizabeth Warren proved conclusively you can't get elected on identity politics

A look at why Elizabeth Warren's White House bid failed spectacularly.

ELECTIONS March 5, 2020

Democracy 2020 Digest: Warren in no rush to back Biden or Sanders

Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s taking her time. The progressive lawmaker from Massachusetts, standing outside her home on Thursday as she announced that she was ending her White House bid, said “not right now” when asked if she be endorsing either of the two remaining major Democratic presidential candidates – former Vice President Joe Biden or her fellow populist champion – Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.

2020 Presidential Election March 5, 2020

Trump mocks 'Mini Mike' with 'Spaceballs' meme after Bloomberg hits POTUS with 'Star Wars'

President Trump lit up Twitter on Thursday using a "Spaceballs" meme to mock 2020 presidential dropout Michael Bloomberg. 

Fox News Flash March 5, 2020

Lara Trump: Bloomberg is part of establishment's effort to 'prop up' Biden like 'Weekend at Bernie's'

Trump 2020 campaign senior adviser Lara Trump has claimed that former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg played a part in the Democratic establishment's effort to "prop up" former Vice President Joe Biden, diminishing Bloomberg's impact on the race hours after he dropped out and endorsed Biden.