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- February 23, 2020
- 3:49 am
Warren insults Bloomberg
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren used her speech following the Nevada caucuses to go after opponent Michael Bloomberg’s height.
Who did Senator Warren insult during her speech in Las Vegas on February 22nd, 2020?
On February 22nd, 2020, Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts insulted former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg during a speech in Las Vegas. Her comments came after the Nevada caucuses, in which she placed fourth and Bloomberg did not participate.
Warren, who is also a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, stated that she was “not afraid of Michael Bloomberg” and proceeded to criticize his record on various issues, including stop-and-frisk policing and his treatment of women in his company’s workplace. She characterized Bloomberg as a billionaire who thinks he can “buy” the nomination and who lacks the necessary grassroots support to win.
Warren’s comments were met with applause from the audience, and the media coverage that followed focused on her boldness in taking on a fellow candidate who has not yet appeared in a debate. Bloomberg has only recently entered the race and has spent hundreds of millions of dollars on advertising to raise his profile.
Some observers saw Warren’s remarks as an attempt to gain back momentum after a disappointing showing in the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary, where she finished third and fourth, respectively. By attacking Bloomberg, who has faced criticism from other candidates for his controversial policies and wealth, Warren may have hoped to position herself as a champion of progressive values in the race.
Bloomberg, for his part, has yet to respond directly to Warren’s insults, but his campaign released a statement that referenced his philanthropy and efforts to combat climate change. The statement did not address the criticisms raised by Warren.
As the race for the Democratic nomination heats up, it remains to be seen how the candidates will continue to interact on the campaign trail. Warren’s bold statements about Bloomberg suggest that she is willing to take risks in order to stand out from the crowded field of contenders. Whether this approach will pay off for her remains to be seen.
