Knives out for Bloomberg from the start of Nevada debate
Democratic presidential candidates took aim at Bloomberg's billionaire status and derogatory remarks about women.
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Democratic presidential candidates took aim at Bloomberg's billionaire status and derogatory remarks about women.
Michael Bloomberg was welcomed to his very first presidential debate with a fusillade of attacks generally reserved for front-runners.
"CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell and "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King will moderate the debate.
The battleground state has voters across the political spectrum.
Rush Limbaugh said last week that America is not ready for a gay president. Now, Pete Buttigieg is hitting back.
The two candidates, both 78, have fended off questions about their physical fitness for presidential office.
The rally is served as counter-programming to the Democratic debate.
After exceeding the 10% threshold in two national polls Tuesday, Mike Bloomberg qualified for the Nevada debate Wednesday, as well as the South Carolina debate next week, which will be hosted by CBS News.
To appear onstage in Charleston on February 25, Democratic candidates have to meet a delegate or polling threshold.
Mike Bloomberg qualified for the debate in Nevada on Wednesday, ahead of the state's caucuses Saturday. He is not on the ballot in Nevada.
The multi-billionaire former New York City mayor made it with his ranking in a new poll. His Democratic rivals say they're eager to take him on face-to-face.
The state is the biggest delegate prize on the March 3, Super Tuesday primary slate.
To appear on stage in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Democratic candidates have to meet a delegate or polling threshold.
The $12 million haul has allowed Klobuchar to devote more resources to the Super Tuesday states, she said.
Candidates seeking to participate will need to meet either a polling or delegate threshold to take part in the event.