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March 25, 2020
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Dr. McCoy runs the polling numbers:
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March 21, 2020
He had two negative Biden ads, a similar one on NAFTA and another one on SS, running for weeks in battleground states, including Michigan, until this week in fact:
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/03/04/sanders-kicks-new-phase-campaign-ad-blitz-challenging-biden-march-primary-states
"reservations about going negative on Mr. Biden"? Oh please. It's SOP.
p.s. When looking for Bernie's 2016 NAFTA ad I came across one very similar to it -- except that it's a 2016 Trump ad:
He went negative on Hillary with NAFTA TV ads in Michigan and she lost the state to Trump.
Bernie's 2016 Michigan ad:
He had two negative Biden ads, a similar one on NAFTA and another one on SS, running for weeks in battleground states, including Michigan, until this week in fact:
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/03/04/sanders-kicks-new-phase-campaign-ad-blitz-challenging-biden-march-primary-states
"reservations about going negative on Mr. Biden"? Oh please. It's SOP.
p.s. When looking for Bernie's 2016 NAFTA ad I came across one very similar to it -- except that it's a 2016 Trump ad:
March 21, 2020
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-biden-spending/u-s-candidate-biden-was-vastly-outspent-by-sanders-in-february-idUSKBN218074
With that in view, Bernie was smart to yank his ads whether he plans to stay in or not. He probably would have done better without them.
Reuters: U.S. candidate Biden was vastly outspent by Sanders in February
In February, Biden’s campaign spend $13.1 million, compared to $45.8 million spent by Sanders. His campaign manager said this week he was reassessing his bid.
The presidential race has changed dramatically since February, however, as a deadly coronavirus outbreak has led campaigns to suspend rallies and fundraisers.
The outbreak is also causing swaths of the U.S. economy to shut down as state and local officials order businesses closed and, increasingly, people to stay in their homes.
The outbreak could lead campaigns to rely more on television and digital advertising.
Biden spent only around $5 million on ads in February, compared to more than $26 million spent by Sanders.
The presidential race has changed dramatically since February, however, as a deadly coronavirus outbreak has led campaigns to suspend rallies and fundraisers.
The outbreak is also causing swaths of the U.S. economy to shut down as state and local officials order businesses closed and, increasingly, people to stay in their homes.
The outbreak could lead campaigns to rely more on television and digital advertising.
Biden spent only around $5 million on ads in February, compared to more than $26 million spent by Sanders.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-biden-spending/u-s-candidate-biden-was-vastly-outspent-by-sanders-in-february-idUSKBN218074
With that in view, Bernie was smart to yank his ads whether he plans to stay in or not. He probably would have done better without them.
March 18, 2020
Anthony Zurcher
North America reporter
7 hours ago
{snip}
Some have suggested that the decision to continue with Tuesday's primaries is evidence that the Democratic Party establishment is trying to crown Biden before their man can surge back into contention - given them all the more reason to soldier on.
{snip}
Sanders should have a long think about how long he wants to stay in this fight, however, even if he does have more than enough financial resources to carry on.
He was swept on Tuesday and lost five out of six contests last week. With the primary calendar in the coming weeks emptying, there's little opportunity for him to change his momentum at the ballot box anytime soon.
Sanders is going to face growing calls from Democrats to gracefully bow out - something he did not do until the eve of the convention four years ago, much to the consternation of many Hillary Clinton supporters.
The bottom line for Sanders may be evaluating what's best at this point for the movement he created. Will staying in the race give him a greater platform to talk about his issues and buy him time for a comeback? Or will hanging around only increase the chances that he is relegated to an electoral afterthought?
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51939829
BBC: Game over for Bernie Sanders?
Anthony Zurcher
North America reporter
7 hours ago
{snip}
Some have suggested that the decision to continue with Tuesday's primaries is evidence that the Democratic Party establishment is trying to crown Biden before their man can surge back into contention - given them all the more reason to soldier on.
{snip}
Sanders should have a long think about how long he wants to stay in this fight, however, even if he does have more than enough financial resources to carry on.
He was swept on Tuesday and lost five out of six contests last week. With the primary calendar in the coming weeks emptying, there's little opportunity for him to change his momentum at the ballot box anytime soon.
Sanders is going to face growing calls from Democrats to gracefully bow out - something he did not do until the eve of the convention four years ago, much to the consternation of many Hillary Clinton supporters.
The bottom line for Sanders may be evaluating what's best at this point for the movement he created. Will staying in the race give him a greater platform to talk about his issues and buy him time for a comeback? Or will hanging around only increase the chances that he is relegated to an electoral afterthought?
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51939829
March 14, 2020
Source: https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/03/04/sanders-kicks-new-phase-campaign-ad-blitz-challenging-biden-march-primary-states
Here is the ad Sanders is running in Illinois. Is this helping us beat Trump?
Source: https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/03/04/sanders-kicks-new-phase-campaign-ad-blitz-challenging-biden-march-primary-states
March 13, 2020
Thank you Rep. Karen Bass!
Just in: Karen Bass, head of the Congressional Black Caucus, backs Biden
WAPO, March 13, 2020 at 5:00 a.m. PDT
The chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus is endorsing Joe Biden, framing the former vice president’s strong support among African Americans as “a survival vote.”
“I cannot say it enough: Black women are concerned about saving this country,” said Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.). “This is not about who I’m falling in love with. This is about who is going to protect my children and grandchildren.”
Bass said she was reluctant to back Biden earlier when Sens. Cory Booker (N.J.) and Kamala D. Harris (Calif.), both CBC members, were in the 2020 Democratic primary. With their exits, she said Biden is now the candidate best positioned to oust President Trump in November — cited as the top priority of Democrats and particularly black voters, the base of the party whose support is seen as critical to the path to the nomination.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/03/13/karen-bass-head-congressional-black-caucus-backs-biden/
Thank you Rep. Karen Bass!
March 11, 2020
Let's shut this primary down says House majority whip James Clyburn and I agree!
AP CALLS MICH FOR BIDEN!!!
NPR - just announced
THIS JUST IN
Calls: Biden is projected to win Michigan, in addition to Mississippi and Missouri.
https://apps.npr.org/liveblogs/20200310-primaries/#sanders-biden-cancel-ohio-rallies-43
Calls: Biden is projected to win Michigan, in addition to Mississippi and Missouri.
https://apps.npr.org/liveblogs/20200310-primaries/#sanders-biden-cancel-ohio-rallies-43
Let's shut this primary down says House majority whip James Clyburn and I agree!
March 11, 2020
Clyburn: It's time to shut this primary down and cancel future debates
if things continue as they began tonight, in which case, Biden becomes the prohibitive favorite
(live interview on NPR)
March 11, 2020
Here's a link to their March 10 Primary page which is updated by AP:
https://apps.npr.org/liveblogs/20200310-primaries/#sanders-biden-cancel-ohio-rallies-43
Source: AP (as of March 10, 2020 at 5:01 p.m. PT)
AP calls Missouri for Biden
per NPR . . .
MAJOR DEVELOPMENT
Biden Projected To Win Missouri And Mississippi
In the first two calls of the night, the Associated Press projects Joe Biden to win Missouri and Mississippi. The wins come on the back of his 10-state win on Super Tuesday last week.
Biden Projected To Win Missouri And Mississippi
In the first two calls of the night, the Associated Press projects Joe Biden to win Missouri and Mississippi. The wins come on the back of his 10-state win on Super Tuesday last week.
Here's a link to their March 10 Primary page which is updated by AP:
https://apps.npr.org/liveblogs/20200310-primaries/#sanders-biden-cancel-ohio-rallies-43
Source: AP (as of March 10, 2020 at 5:01 p.m. PT)
March 4, 2020
Biden is leading by 71 delegates -- Biden 453, Sanders 382
Biden: 453
Sanders: 382
Warren: 50
Bloomberg: 44
Buttigieg: 26
Klobuchar: 7
Gabbard: 1
"Candidates need 1,991 delegates to secure their nomination on the first ballot at the Democratic National Convention."
https://apps.npr.org/liveblogs/20200303-super-tuesday/
We're getting there!
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Updated to include Senator Warren
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