Joe Biden:
Joe Biden called his victory in Saturday night’s South Carolina Democratic primary “a real comeback” as he looks to carry momentum into the upcoming Super Tuesday primaries.
Former President Barack Obama apparently called Joe Biden to congratulate him on his win.
Pete & Tom Drop Out:
Pete Buttigieg ended his presidential campaign Sunday evening.
But Pete wasn’t the only one who decided to call it quits. Tom Steyer also dropped out on Sunday.
Elizabeth Warren:
Elizabeth Warren is staying in the race past Super Tuesday in order to compete for the nomination at a brokered Democratic National Convention in July.
Coronavirus:
Has the coronavirus been spreading through the United States for weeks before officials actually knew it?
Biden Gaffe Remarks:
Fox News Sunday anchor Chris Wallace asked Joe Biden to explain why he told a specious story of being arrested with a United Nations delegation while visiting South Africa.
- ‘Were you confused?’: Chris Wallace confronts Biden over South Africa arrest story (Washington Examiner)
And what about his latest gaffe? Joe claims he “became a professor” after leaving the White House in 2017, but reports from the time say neither he nor the university that hired him expected him to teach any classes, and students and faculty were confused about what he would be doing.
- Joe Biden Says He ‘Became A Professor’ After Leaving White House — He Never Taught A Class (Daily Caller)
Black History Month:
A former NFL player declared President Trump the “first black president” Thursday during a Black History Month round table discussion at the White House.
Meanwhile, Bloomberg got a cold reception at a church in Selma, Alabama, marking 55 years after “Bloody Sunday.”
- Dem candidates visit Selma on Bloody Sunday, as Bloomberg gets cold reception (Fox News)
- Churchgoers in Selma turn their backs on Bloomberg during service (CBS News)
Chris Matthews:
MSNBC’s Chris Matthews was noticeably absent from the network’s South Carolina primary coverage Saturday evening, one day after being accused of “sexist” behavior by a former network contributor.
- Chris Matthews absent from MSNBC’s primary coverage after sexism allegations, on-air slip-ups (Fox News)
- MSNBC’s Chris Matthews absent from air amid sexual harassment allegations (The Hill)
Peace Deal:
The United States and the Taliban signed a peace deal over the weekend.
Jack Welch:
The Former General Electric CEO Jack Welch has died at the age of 84.
- Former GE CEO Jack Welch dead at 84 (Fox Business)
Fact Checking Bloomberg:
CBS host Scott Pelley fact-checked Mike Bloomberg on air after he tried to claim that President Trump described the coronavirus outbreak as a “hoax.”
Pete Endorsement:
Pete Buttigieg is mulling over the possibility of endorsing former Vice President Joe Biden in his party’s nomination race.
Drag Queens:
A viral video depicts a drag queen performing a suggestive dance for a little girl — even crawling up to her on hands and knees — while adults in the room smile and clap.
