Biden surges past Sanders in Democratic race as Bloomberg exits

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Wed, 2020-03-04 21:42

WASHINGTON: Joe Biden, counted out just days ago, was in control of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination on Wednesday after racking up stunning primary victories over Bernie Sanders and earning the endorsement of deep-pocketed billionaire Michael Bloomberg.
President Donald Trump hailed the “incredible comeback” of the 77-year-old former vice president in the Super Tuesday contests and directed a stream of insults at Bloomberg after the fellow New Yorker ended his campaign.