Press Play with Madeleine Brand
What are Mike Bloomberg’s chances of winning over California voters?
Billionaire presidential hopeful Michael Bloomberg is going all-in on California, especially after Democratic Senator Kamala Harris dropped out of the race. He also spent $58 million on TV ads since announcing his candidacy last month.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenBillionaire presidential hopeful Michael Bloomberg is going all-in on California, especially after Democratic Senator Kamala Harris dropped out of the race. He also spent $58 million on TV ads since announcing his candidacy last month. We break down the state of the 2020 race, and whether Bloomberg has a chance in progressive, but notoriously expensive, California.
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5 storiesWith Harris out and Bloomberg making a big push in California, where does that leave the primary race?
Former New York City Mayor and presidential hopeful Michael Bloomberg spoke in Stockton on Wednesday, after getting Mayor Michael Tubbs’ endorsement.
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Read the story8 min'Bombshell': Sexism and sexual assault at Fox News
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