Former U.S. Vice-President Biden Triumphs On "Super Tuesday"

Daily Mail: 'I tell you with absolute confidence, we are going to win,' Bernie Sanders launches withering personal attacks on his Democratic rivals after Joe Biden racks up wins in Super Tuesday contests

* Bernie Sanders launched a series of personal attacks against his rivals
* Sanders only had two Super Tuesday wins when he spoke in Vermont
* Later California was called for Sanders, the biggest delegate prize of night
* Joe Biden racked up multiple wins across the nation as polls closed
* 'You cannot beat Trump with the same-old, same-old type of politics,' Sanders said in one of several blows he delivered to Biden
* Contest could be down to Biden and Sanders after Michael Bloomberg and Elizabeth Warren have disastrous nights

Bernie Sanders launched a series of withering personal attacks against his rivals Tuesday night after Joe Biden racked up multiple wins in Super Tuesday contests following endorsements from former contenders.

Sanders only had two wins under his belt – Colorado and his home state of Vermont – when he spoke but he showed confidence he would prevail through the nomination process and beat President Donald Trump. Utah was called for him after he wrapped up his remarks.

And his biggest win came later - California, the largest delegate prize in the Democratic presidential contest.

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WNU Editor: He is right .... Trump claims Democratic establishment came together to 'crush' Sanders (The Hill).

Update: Here is the current delegate count .... Democratic primary 2020: latest delegate count (The Guardian).

Update #2: Regular reader James noticed that the states where former Vice-President Biden did well last night is also "Trump country".

Update #3: My take on last night's primaries. Contrary to my prediction yesterday, it was not a good night for Senator Bernie Sanders. The big winner was definitely former Vice-President Biden. To me this is a surprise. Two weeks ago no one was showing up at Biden's rallies .... and I mean no one. He was out of money, and in many of the states where he did well last night, he did not even show up once during the campaign, nor did he open any offices. My prediction was also based on those voters who did get a close look at him in Iowa and New Hampshire, who clearly did not like what they saw, and were quick to abandon him for the other candidates when they went to vote. But that all changed last week. Almost overnight his campaign account got flushed with money, and the media started fawning all over him. He then won a critical primary state on Thursday, that then further accelerated his momentum resulting in key endorsements. So what happened to change everything in just two weeks? Clearly the resurgence of Bernie Sanders scared a lot of people in the Democrat party and in the media. The other candidates were not going anywhere, and the only viable candidate left standing to maybe stop Senator Sanders was the former Vice President. So Biden became their candidate with all of his faults and liabilities, and they are going to support him with money and favourable media coverage up to November. Is this going to be a successful campaign? My gut says no. This is not going to be an easy campaign for the former Vice President. He does not have the energy to campaign non-stop, and when he does try his memory problems become evident. His baggage is also a problem, from the corruption of his son and family, to his ties with governments like China. And as for his policy positions .... open borders, free medical care for migrants, and restrictions on the energy industry that would cost hundreds of thousands of jobs, that is going to be a tough sell to mainstream America. But given a choice between Senator Sanders and Vice President Biden, Democrat voters last night made their decision, and the Democrat Party will now have to live with it.

More News On Yesterday's "Super Tuesday" Primary Election

Mike Bloomberg drops out of 2020 race as Elizabeth Warren 'to assess path forward' – live -- The Guardian
US Super Tuesday elections: All the latest updates -- Al Jazeera
Super Tuesday was the most important day in the race to become Donald Trump's opponent so far. Here's what happened -- ABC News Online
Bloomberg out, Biden resurgent after Super Tuesday victories -- AP
After Super Tuesday surge, Biden gets new boost as Bloomberg drops out -- Reuters
Stunning night for Biden surprises everyone — including his own loyalists -- The Hill
Joe Biden's historic and unbelievable political comeback dominates Super Tuesday -- CNN
Biden triumphs on Super Tuesday just a week after trailing far behind Sanders -- France 24
‘He’s Alive’: Biden’s Super Tuesday success -- France 24
Super Tuesday: Biden seals comeback with string of victories -- BBC
Super Tuesday: Biden wins 9 states, Sanders takes California -- Al Jazeera
Biden hails Clyburn, promises 'revival of decency and honesty and character' in victory speech -- The Hill
AP VoteCast: Late deciders aid Biden, young loyal to Sanders -- AP
Super Tuesday: The winners and losers in Democratic race -- Anthony Zurcher, BBC
Five takeaways from Biden's Super Tuesday -- The Hill

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