Warren is correct that deep-seated sexism and “electability myth” hampered her campaign….but why didn’t Dem women vote for female candidates?--and Democratic women are silent as DNC changes debate rules—again—to eliminate Tulsi Gabbard; Caitlin Johnstone says Tulsi has been “erased”
--Ryan Grim explains why Warren should endorse Sanders
Driven by fear and learned helplessness, Boomer Democrats chose fatally flawed Biden as directed by party leaders and media gatekeepers….--Boomer turnout was very strong, Bernie’s millenials and Gen Z, not so much
--Bloomberg claims American Somoa and “biggest loser” title as he exits, leaving clear impression that his real goal was to stop Sanders
--Elizabeth Warren continued losing streak, failing to win home state of Mass, seems ready to drop out, making it a race between 2 old white guys
2016 redux, as Obama’s “hidden hand” leads Democratic establishment to close ranks behind another obviously flawed candidate, as Berniephobia rules….--voters will have first chance to support Bloomberg vs. Biden scrum
--Warren is staying in, but doesn’t expect to win a state tonight
--Bernie faces crucial test—do enough Dems want radical change?
--party leaders have bet large on a lame, tired horse, again
2 weeks after Bloomberg called for thinning the herd, frightened moderates bail out, but many Super Tuesday voters have already voted….--Klobuchar had to cancel Minneapolis rally due to protesters; Mayor Pete bets on the future; Tom Steyer got bupkis for $175 million
--Biden’s momentary gain in South Carolina is spun wildly by media gatekeepers
--despite the shuffle, most California voters have already mailed ballots, so impact may be minimal
As preliminary extradition hearings for Julian Assange are adjourned, corporate outlets that used Wikileaks materials ignore critical attack on press freedom…--ConsortiumNews delivers great coverage from Joe Lauria and Craig Murray in the courtroom, and a
In Charleston, a terrible debate where moderators promoted attacks by candidates, leading to chaotic forum that’s an insult to voters…--Sanders was combative and red-faced at times, but held his own as all candidates had rehearsed lines of attack; it was not Bernie’s best night, but he didn’t lose
--Sanders attacked Bloomberg in his first sentence, and Warren took over from their, taking the billionaire down a few notches
--NY Times pundits rank Sanders, Buttigieg and Warren as top 3
Based on Anderson Cooper’s gotcha question, Dems will gang up on Sanders for 40-year-old comments about Castro as they ignore regime change wars…--after last week’s focus on Bloomberg, survival of all other candidates depends on undermining Bernie
--Sanders is prepared for the question “How do you pay for it?”
Sanders wins decisively in Nevada, spooking moderate Dems and winning in almost every category, except Boomers, who seem very afraid….--Sanders demonstrated strong support among blacks, Latinos, self-described “moderates”; boomers are afraid of the old socialist
--Bloomberg and establishment Dems see Bernie dominating on Super Tuesday—next week—and no room for anybody else to catch up
--Buttigieg slipped under the viability threshold, so he demands a recount and trashes Sanders
Elizabeth Warren notches a win over billionaire Bloomberg, who reverses debate position, will release women from gag agreements over harassment….--as Bloomberg’s spending passes $450 million, campaign releases selectively edited video of Las Vegas smackdown debate
--Democrat who almost beat Peter King in 2018 blames Bloomberg’s support of the neanderthal congressman
--AOC is building progressive campaign operation to support challengers
--Sanders will be on 60 Minutes this Sunday, and slams Bloomberg in promo clip
