Bernie Sanders Was Called Out for Online Supporters’ Vicious Behavior. He Shut It Down.
Bernie Sanders speaks during a Democratic presidential primary debate on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, in Las Vegas.John Locher/AP Bernie Sanders was put on the spot at the Democratic debate Wednesday night over the vicious online attacks by some of his online supporters. Sanders bluntly condemned their behavior. “We have more than 10.6 million people on…
No, Amy Klobuchar Is Not Responsible for Minnesota’s High Voter Turnout
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) arrives on stage at the Democratic primary debate in Las Vegas, Nevada.Caroline Brehman/AP In her opening shot at Wednesday’s Democratic primary debate, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) claimed credit for Minnesota’s high voter turnout, citing it as evidence of her ability to beat Donald Trump. “I am the one on this stage…
Elizabeth Warren Pulled a Funny Little Switcheroo at the Debate
Elizabeth Warren wasted no time jumping into Wednesday night’s Democratic presidential debate with a jab at former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg, who joined the other candidates for his first debate of the election season. “I’d like to talk about who we’re running against: a billionaire who calls women fat broads and horse-faced lesbians,” the…
Mike Bloomberg Is Way Richer Than People Realize
Michael Bloomberg is rich. Really, really rich. With $62.8 billion to his name, the former New York City mayor and CEO of the eponymous Bloomberg L.P. has a greater net worth—a far greater net worth—than all the other Democratic presidential candidates combined. (Tom Steyer’s $1.6 billion? That’s quaint.) It’s a fortune that is more than…
New Poll Shows Susan Collins Is Up For a Tough Reelection
J. Scott Applewhite/AP Sen. Susan Collins’ (R-Maine) upcoming reelection campaign will not be an easy one. For the first time since she was elected to the Senate in 1996, Collins faces tough competition as she seeks a fifth term, according to a new poll from Colby College. According to the poll, only 42 percent of…
Mike “Stop and Frisk” Bloomberg Just Launched His Criminal Justice Plan
Michael Bloomberg talks to supporters on February 4 in Detroit. Carlos Osorio/AP Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg released his plan today to tackle racial bias in the criminal justice system and lower the prison population. “Our criminal justice system is broken and unjust,” Bloomberg said in a statement summarizing his proposals. “As president I’ll…