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Bernie Sanders to stay in Democratic race against Joe Biden despite primary losses – live Bernie Sanders to stay in Democratic race against Joe Biden despite primary losses – live
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Vermont senator points to campaign ‘winning the generational debate’ and says he’s looking forward to debating former vice-presidentVermont senator points to campaign ‘winning the generational debate’ and says he’s looking forward to debating former vice-president
That’s it from me today. My west coast colleague, Maanvi Singh, will take over the blog for the next few hours.
Here’s where the day stands so far:
Bernie Sanders said he would continue in the Democratic presidential primary, despite a string of disappointing losses last night. The Vermont senator said he looked forward to discussing his policy difference with Joe Biden during Sunday’s debate.
Trump said he would deliver a statement on coronavirus tonight, after the WHO declared the outbreak of the illness to be a pandemic. The president will address the nation at 9 pm ET.
The Dow entered bear-market territory for the first time since the financial crisis, dropping more than 1,400 points amid intensifying fears about the spread of coronavirus.
Campaign schedules are being altered in response to coronavirus. Biden and Sanders canceled their rallies yesterday in Clevleand, and Biden announced today that two upcoming events in Illinois and Florida would be made into virtual events.
The Supreme Court decided the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy could stay in place as legal challenges to the rule played out. A lower court had recently blocked the policy, an order that was set to go into effect tomorrow.
Maanvi will have more coming up, so stay tuned.
Ever since the race narrowed to Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, activists hoping for diversity on the ticket have set their sights on the second-in-line.
And the Veepstakes are in full swing.
On Tuesday, She the People, a group focused on increasing political power among women of color, released the findings of a survey they conducted with members about their top choices for vice president.
At the top of the list: Stacey Abrams and Kamala Harris.
Women of color are the party’s most loyal constituency and the remaining candidates – both white men – are facing mounting pressure to select a woman and/or a person of color as a running mate.
The She the People poll included several elected officials and politicians – all women of color. Among them were: Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, Val Demings and Tammy Duckworth.
Earlier on Wednesday, a group of influential Democratic leaders sent a letter to the Democratic National Committee demanding that the next nominee commit to choosing a woman to be his vice president and to filling at least half of the administration’s cabinet positions with women.
Trump said he would deliver his statement on the coronavirus pandemic at 9 pm ET.
The president had initially told reporters the statement would be delivered “probably at 8 o’clock.”
Trump ignored questions on what he intended to say tonight, but he noted the address would include both economic and health announcements.
Joe Biden has announced more campaign schedule changes due to coronavirus, after already canceling two events because of the pandemic.
The presidential candidate announced a Friday event in Illinois and a Monday event in Florida would both become virrtual events in order to limit any potential spread of coronavirus.
Biden’s team announced earlier today that it had created a public health advisory committee to help make decisions about campaign logisitics as the number of US coronavirus cases rises.
Biden is also scheduled to deliver remarks on the coronavirus pandemic tomorrow in his home state of Delaware.
A spokesperson for Nancy Pelosi said the House speaker has talked to the treasury secretary twice today, as House Democrats craft a package to address the economic fallout of coronavirus.A spokesperson for Nancy Pelosi said the House speaker has talked to the treasury secretary twice today, as House Democrats craft a package to address the economic fallout of coronavirus.
The administration has so far appeared open to Democratic proposals, such as paid sick leave and unemployment insurance for those whose work has been disrupted by coronavirusThe administration has so far appeared open to Democratic proposals, such as paid sick leave and unemployment insurance for those whose work has been disrupted by coronavirus
Trump has repeatedly called for a payroll tax cut to stimulate the economy amid the pandemic, but that’s largely viewed as a non-starter on Capitol Hill.Trump has repeatedly called for a payroll tax cut to stimulate the economy amid the pandemic, but that’s largely viewed as a non-starter on Capitol Hill.
The Dow closed down more than 1,400 points, or 5.9%, as fears intensified over the increasing number of US coronavirus cases.The Dow closed down more than 1,400 points, or 5.9%, as fears intensified over the increasing number of US coronavirus cases.
The drop means the Dow has fallen into a bear market for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis.The drop means the Dow has fallen into a bear market for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis.
For more updates and anlaysis on the market drop, follow the Guardian’s business blog:For more updates and anlaysis on the market drop, follow the Guardian’s business blog:
Trump would not answer questions about what he would announce in his coronavirus statement tonight.Trump would not answer questions about what he would announce in his coronavirus statement tonight.
But the president told the White House press pool that the address would include both economic and health announcements.But the president told the White House press pool that the address would include both economic and health announcements.
The statement comes as lawmakers discuss a package to address economic fallout from the pandemic and reports emerge that the administration is considering moving all of Europe to a Level 3 travel advisory.The statement comes as lawmakers discuss a package to address economic fallout from the pandemic and reports emerge that the administration is considering moving all of Europe to a Level 3 travel advisory.
Trump said he would deliver his coronavirus statement tonight “probably at 8 o’clock,” according to the White House press pool.Trump said he would deliver his coronavirus statement tonight “probably at 8 o’clock,” according to the White House press pool.
It’s still unclear what Trump intends to announce in the statement, but reports had surfaced earlier today that the president was considering delivering an Oval Office address on coronavirus.It’s still unclear what Trump intends to announce in the statement, but reports had surfaced earlier today that the president was considering delivering an Oval Office address on coronavirus.
The statement will come hours afer WHO declared the outbreak of coronavirus to be a pandemic.The statement will come hours afer WHO declared the outbreak of coronavirus to be a pandemic.
Trump said he would make a statement tonight, as the number of US coronavirus cases continues to increase.Trump said he would make a statement tonight, as the number of US coronavirus cases continues to increase.
The president made the announcement during a meeting with bankers and business leaders at the White House.The president made the announcement during a meeting with bankers and business leaders at the White House.
Michael Corbat of Citibank told the White House press pool, “This is not a financial crisis. The banks and the financial system are in strong shape, and we are here to help.”Michael Corbat of Citibank told the White House press pool, “This is not a financial crisis. The banks and the financial system are in strong shape, and we are here to help.”
Joe Biden announced the creation of a public health advisory committee, which will help his campaign make decisions aimed at limiting the spread of coronavirus.Joe Biden announced the creation of a public health advisory committee, which will help his campaign make decisions aimed at limiting the spread of coronavirus.
“The campaign’s top priority is and will continue to be the health and safety of the public,” the Biden campaign said in a press release. “Members of the committee will provide ongoing counsel to the campaign, which will in turn continue to update the public regarding operational decisions.”“The campaign’s top priority is and will continue to be the health and safety of the public,” the Biden campaign said in a press release. “Members of the committee will provide ongoing counsel to the campaign, which will in turn continue to update the public regarding operational decisions.”
The panel is made up of six members, including former surgeon general Vivek Murthy and former FDA commissioner David Kessler.The panel is made up of six members, including former surgeon general Vivek Murthy and former FDA commissioner David Kessler.
Biden has already canceled at last two events, a Cleveland rally last night and a Tampa event scheduled for tomorrow, because of the pandemic.Biden has already canceled at last two events, a Cleveland rally last night and a Tampa event scheduled for tomorrow, because of the pandemic.
Trump is going on a coronavirus-related tweetstorm, promising to use the “full power of the Federal Government” to combat the pandemic.Trump is going on a coronavirus-related tweetstorm, promising to use the “full power of the Federal Government” to combat the pandemic.
The White House press pool has just been called in to Trump’s meeting with business leaders, which was previously lsited as closed to the press, so Trump will likely be asked about what executive actions he is considering.The White House press pool has just been called in to Trump’s meeting with business leaders, which was previously lsited as closed to the press, so Trump will likely be asked about what executive actions he is considering.
This will also be the president’s first chance to speak about the government’s handling of coronavirus since the WHO declared it a pandemic earlier today.This will also be the president’s first chance to speak about the government’s handling of coronavirus since the WHO declared it a pandemic earlier today.
Trump also assured Americans that the US would develop a coronavirus vaccine. “America will get it done!” Trump tweeted.Trump also assured Americans that the US would develop a coronavirus vaccine. “America will get it done!” Trump tweeted.
However, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said during a congressional hearing today that the development of a vaccine is still at least a year to a year and a half away.However, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said during a congressional hearing today that the development of a vaccine is still at least a year to a year and a half away.
“I can say we will see more cases, and things will get worse than they are right now,” Fauci told the House oversight committee.“I can say we will see more cases, and things will get worse than they are right now,” Fauci told the House oversight committee.
Trump lashed out against Democrats as the number of US coronavirus cases increases.Trump lashed out against Democrats as the number of US coronavirus cases increases.
The president’s tweet comes as the Democratic-controlled House is working on another bill to contain the economic fallout from the pandemic.The president’s tweet comes as the Democratic-controlled House is working on another bill to contain the economic fallout from the pandemic.
So far, the Trump administration has appeared open to Democrats’ proposals, even as the president tries to pin blame for the handling of the outbreak on them.So far, the Trump administration has appeared open to Democrats’ proposals, even as the president tries to pin blame for the handling of the outbreak on them.
The US Capitol continues to receive crowds of tourists, even as presidential campaigns and some cities are limiting large gatherings such as rallies and parades.The US Capitol continues to receive crowds of tourists, even as presidential campaigns and some cities are limiting large gatherings such as rallies and parades.
The picture of the crowded Capitol sparked questions about whether Washington needs to take further steps to try to limit the spread of coronavirus.The picture of the crowded Capitol sparked questions about whether Washington needs to take further steps to try to limit the spread of coronavirus.
One lawmaker, senator Dianne Feinstein, suggested earlier today that the Capitol may have to shut down during the pandemic.One lawmaker, senator Dianne Feinstein, suggested earlier today that the Capitol may have to shut down during the pandemic.
“I’m worried about the fact that we need to close this place down,” Feinstein said. “I’ve got constituents by the hundreds that come across the country, and I don’t think they should right now.”“I’m worried about the fact that we need to close this place down,” Feinstein said. “I’ve got constituents by the hundreds that come across the country, and I don’t think they should right now.”