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Biden turns in his best performance of the cycle: Joe
The Morning Joe panel scores the candidate performances from the debate held
Tuesday night in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Sen. Sanders gets his turn in the hot seat at debate
At Tuesday's Democratic debate in Charleston, the challengers to Sen. Sanders
did their best to halt his momentum. How effective were they? The panel
discusses.
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Sen. Warren starts off measured, then turns to Bloomberg
The panel discusses Sen. Warren's debate performance and her decision to go
after former NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg.
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Will Warren's attacks on Bloomberg prove effective?
The Morning Joe panel continues its discussion on Sen. Elizabeth Warren's move
to give sharp criticism of former NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg during the debate.
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Sen. Klobuchar on staying above the fray at Dem debate
2020 Democratic candidate, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, weighs in on her Tuesday debate
performance and why she chose to focus less on Democratic in-fighting. Sen.
Klobuchar also discusses the importance of rural health care.
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Sen. Klobuchar: I am third right now in vote totals
2020 Democratic candidate, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, discusses why she doesn't see
moderate Republicans in her state voting for Sen. Sanders if he gains the
nomination. Sen. Klobuchar also discusses staying competitive in the race.
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Trump downplays coronavirus amid CDC warning
This week, federal health officials warned Americans to prepare for the
coronavirus to become a pandemic, yet the president is tweeting 'USA in great
shape!' The panel discusses Trump's response to the threat of the coronavirus.
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Candidates spar over cost of progressive agenda
The Morning Joe panel -- including James Carville and Errin Haines of The 19th
-- discuss the ins and outs of Tuesday's Democratic debate.
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James Carville makes his predictions for the Dem field
The Morning Joe panel -- including James Carville and Errin Haines of The 19th
-- discuss the ins and outs of Tuesday's Democratic debate and why Carville says
no one should drop out of the race until Minnesota.
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Trump blames the media and Democrats for Coronavirus stock slide
Reporting finds Trump is privately furious about the stock market’s slide in
response to Coronavirus, while the Centers for Disease Control warns of an
“inevitable spread” of the virus
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Pete Buttigieg’s warning for Democrats
Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg focuses on the big picture at the debate
in South Carolina, defeating Donald Trump
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Biden: 'I'm not out of time!'
Joe Biden's campaign is running a "strategic" six-figure ad campaign in Super
Tuesday states.
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Sanders campaign manager: 'Surprising' other candidates aren't motivating voters
Campaign manager Faiz Shakir discusses reports that Bernie Sanders' turnout is
lower than he promised.
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Clyburn: 'I want ... double digit victory' for Biden
After endorsing Joe Biden for the South Carolina primary, House Majority Whip
Jim Clyburn says "anything in the single digits I think would be problematic"
for Biden.
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People are 'more vulnerable' to new diseases around the world
Dr. Inglesby, Director, Johns Hopkins SPH Center for Health Security says "most
people" who contract the Covid-19 Coronavirus "will do very well."
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Milwaukee Shooting: Multiple people killed including gunman
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett confirmed reports of multiple people killed in
MillerCoors shooting.
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Coronavirus crisis:
Howard Dean says Trump a 'terrible spokesperson' for a concerned nation
The worldwide coronavirus infection has spread to the U.S., driving President
Trump to hold a formal White House briefing with doctors and government health
officials about the state of the problem on Wednesday. On the night of the
briefing, Former Democratic Governor Howard Dean, a doctor, argued Trump is a
“terrible spokesperson” for a concerned nation because he is “incapable” of
telling the truth about the problem and what comes next. Trump recently
inaccurately claimed the virus would be gone by “April” because of weather
patterns. Dean cautioned that the virus is “serious” but “not a reason to
panic.”
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White House briefs on coronavirus concerns
President Trump had a press conference from the White House briefing room. The
rare briefing comes amid increased anxiety over the global spread of the
coronavirus.
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World Health Org Official: Trump’s press conference on coronavirus ‘incoherent’
On President Trump's press conference regarding the coronavirus, World Health
Organization Special Adviser to the Director Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel says "I found
most of what he said incoherent."
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Chris Matthews on Bernie Sanders: I don’t know who can beat him right now
Chris Matthews says that it’s becoming harder for another candidate to catch
Bernie Sanders in the battle for the Democratic nomination.
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What '20 race would mean for Biden if Bloomberg dropped out
Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-SC, gave a key endorsement for Joe Biden ahead of the South
Carolina primary. The panel discusses Clyburn's endorsement and why
Mike Bloomberg is impacting Biden's standing in the 2020 race.
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Trump addresses coronovirus surrounded by public health experts
The president on Wednesday tried to ease growing fears over the spreading
coronavirus, saying at the White House that his administration has the situation
under control and is 'ready to adapt' if the virus spreads. The panel discusses.
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Jon Meacham explores the last words of Jesus from the cross
Jon Meacham discusses 'The Hope of Glory,' his new book on the seven last
sayings of Jesus as recorded in the Gospels.
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Senator skeptical of Trump response to coronavirus
Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., discusses the president's briefing on the threat of
the coronavirus and explains why he's skeptical of the administration's
response.
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Announcing the launch of the 50 Over 50 list
Forbes' Randall Lane joins Morning Joe to announce teaming up with Mika
Brzezinski for the launch of the 50 Over 50 list—spotlighting and celebrating
women who achieve significant success later in life. Tina Tchen also joins the
conversation.
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NYC hosts free 'To Kill a Mockingbird' performance for students
18,000 NYC public school students gathered at Madison Square Garden Wednesday
for a free performance of 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' Actor Ed Harris and NYC Mayor
Bill de Blasio join Morning Joe to discuss.
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Dem candidates in the home stretch in South Carolina
Steve Schmidt, Brittany Packett and Nicholas Sarwark discuss the state of the
2020 Democratic race ahead of the South Carolina primary.
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Report: White House locking down messaging from federal government on coronavirus
New York Times reporting finds that the White House is directing health
officials and scientists to coordinate public statements with Vice President
Pence’s office
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Joe Biden surging in South Carolina ahead of Saturday’s primary
The Biden campaign is banking on a win in South Carolina to build momentum as it
looks forward to Super Tuesday
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As the country worries about the coronavirus,
Trump tries to discredit institutions and the media.
As the country worries about the coronavirus, Trump tries to discredit
institutions and the media. Chuck Todd says, "Just yesterday, Mr. Trump attacked
press outlets he doesn't like, claiming they're trying to make him look bad by
inducing panic.”
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Fmr. Surgeon General: Focus on 'preparation, not on panic'
Former Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy advises "basic techniques" to prevent
disease transmission, like washing one's hands.
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Facebook's coronavirus response could lead to regulation
Washington Post reporter Tony Romm says the stakes "are pretty high" for
Facebook over how it responds to coronavirus misinformation.
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Bloomberg: 'What, am I going to quit? No'
Mike Bloomberg tells Kasie Hunt that he will remain in the race if no candidate
has a majority of the delegates by the convention.
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Buttigieg: I am the 'strongest alternative' to Bernie Sanders
Pete Buttigieg tells Kristen Welker that he is the “strongest alternative” to
Bernie Sanders.
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Strickland: 'I don’t believe Bernie Sanders has been adequately vetted'
Fmr. Gov. of Ohio Ted Strickland (D), who has endorsed Biden, says Trump can win
if Democrats nominate the wrong candidate. He said, “I don’t believe Bernie
Sanders has been adequately vetted.”
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Warren rides populist wave with 'burning toaster' approach to Wall Street
Sen. Elizabeth Warren breaks with Sen. Bernie Sanders saying they both confront
Wall Street, but claims she “knows how to win.” In this installment of
“Backstory”, a series on The Beat reporting on 2020 candidates, Ari Melber
explores Warren’s political rise from college professor, to leading a consumer
plan backed by Pres. Obama, to riding a populist movement against Wall Street
all the way to the 2020 stage. “Backstory” aims to provide substance and context
to 2020 coverage.
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Dem voters: Sanders can beat Trump and 'republican decoy' Bloomberg
The Democrats’ race to find a nominee who can beat Trump is turning to more
diverse states, and stoking questions about delegate frontrunner Bernie Sanders.
In this candid conversation, MSNBC’s Ari Melber talks to a range of voters in
Harlem about the issues, how Democrats should confront Trump, finding a viable
nominee for the general election, and debates over diversity, power and
generational divides in the party.
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NYT: Whistleblower says US workers responding to coronavirus lacked training, gear
The New York Times is reporting that federal health employees may have
interacted with Americans possibly exposed to the corona virus without proper
training or equipment. According to a whistleblower's report, federal officials
"admonished" the staff members and deemed the complaint as a "nuisance."
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Bloomberg spends $172 million on ads in Super Tuesday states
Mike Bloomberg will not be on Saturday’s ballot, but he will make his debut on
Super Tuesday. He has already spent $172 million blanketing the airwaves in
those states.
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Chris Matthews: Trump sees coronavirus as opportunity to divide the country
President Trump blamed the stock market drops of Monday and Tuesday on Tuesday
night's Democratic debate, not market concerns about the coronavirus. Chris says
“There are times and events, like the threat of the coronavirus, when we need to
trust what government health officials are saying. That includes the person at
the top. This isn't about the crowd size at his inauguration.”
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Coronavirus continues rattling the stock market
CNBC's Dominic Chu joins Morning Joe to discuss the impact the coronavirus is
having on the global economy.
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Trump, Pence give mixed messages on partisanship, virus response
Both the president and vice president have delivered seemingly contradictory
messages this week on partisanship and responding to the growing threat of the
coronavirus. So, which message should the country heed?
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Mike Bloomberg: I believe Sanders would lose to Trump
In an MSNBC exclusive, 2020 Democratic candidate Mike Bloomberg talks with
Kasie Hunt about why he says the U.S. shouldn't trust Trump to handle the
coronavirus crisis and why he says if Sen. Sanders gets the nomination, he will
lose to Trump.
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Bloomberg: I know how to go head-to-head with Trump
2020 candidate, former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg discusses a possible VP
running mate, his debate performance and his views on Trump's record and career.
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NAACP president: To us, SC is beginning of primary season
NAACP President Derrick Johnson joins Morning Joe ahead of the South Carolina
primary to discuss the candidates and their records and the importance of
Jim Clyburn's endorsement of Joe Biden.
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'No relief in sight': Sharply-lower market open on Friday
CNBC's Sara Eisen reports on the economic impact of the coronavirus.
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Sen. Durbin: We should be realistic about coronavirus
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., discusses the WH response to the coronavirus and why
he says it's not a media story. Sen. Durbin also discusses congressional
response and the South Carolina primary.
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Joe Biden maintains lead ahead of SC primary
Former VP Joe Biden is holding onto his lead in South Carolina ahead of the
primary, according to new Monmouth polling.
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Mulvaney suggests U.S. should ignore media reports about coronavirus
The Morning Joe panel reacts to statements from White House chief of staff
Mick Mulvaney, who suggested that Americans should ignore media reports about
the coronavirus.
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Pelosi concerned over Pence’s ability to handle
coronavirus duties due to science-averse past
In a press conference, Nancy Pelosi expressed concern over VP Mike Pence's
ability to handle the coronavirus duties placed on him by President
Donald Trump, and discusses his prior handling of a HIV epidemic in Indiana.
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Trump: Coronavirus will disappear one day ‘like a miracle’
The Trump administration tries to downplay the fears over coronavirus as the
World Health Organization describes the global risk as “very high
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Why South Carolina is the ultimate test for Bernie Sanders
While Bernie Sanders is looking ahead to the Super Tuesday, his performance in
the South Carolina primary will show whether or not he can grow his coalition
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Coronavirus sparks sell-off, health officials stay on edge
The number of coronavirus cases continue to rise and stocks continue to fall. A
look at how the Trump administration might be giving mixed messages.
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How concerned are public health officials about misinformation surrounding coronavirus?
Washington Post health reporter, Lena Sun, on the mixed messaging about
coronavirus and its impact on the public health.
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Trump nominates Rep. John Ratcliffe to be Director of National Intelligence
Pres. Trump nominates Rep. John Ratcliffe to be Director of National
Intelligence for the second time.
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Young voter recounts shifting parents from Biden to Sanders in S.C.
A voter at a Bernie Sanders rally recounts how he persuaded his parents to shift
from Biden to Sanders in the S. Carolina primary, and how issues of "education
and health care together” were crucial, in this segment on The Beat with Ari Melber.
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Bloomberg's billions backfire with some Dem voters
Mike Bloomberg is spending more than all his Democratic rivals combined, and in
some Democratic primary states, the money may be backfiring for some voters.
Columbia, S.C. rapper Mook argues against the influx of big money in the
campaign, in this MSNBC discussion on the eve of the primary there, while Warren
supporter and actress Anika Noni Rose calls out home-state senator Lindsey
Graham, and reporter Niall Stanage tells super-delegates to fall back. Mook and
Ari Melber also discuss some of the top rappers from the Carolinas, including
Da Baby, J.Cole and Jeezy.
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South Carolina crowd draws cheers calling for Dem unity:
'get Trump out of office!'
MSNBC’s Ari Melber talks to South Carolina voters on the eve of the pivotal
primary. The voters in Columbia, South Carolina share their policy views and
candidate preferences but a call for a democratic “gathering” to beat Trump
erupted in applause.
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Biden goes there: Sanders' dem socialism won't fly against Trump
Joe Biden unloads on Democratic rival Bernie Sanders, saying his position as a
democratic socialist "doesn't fly" in beating Trump. MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts
"The Beat" live from Lizard Thicket in Columbia, South Carolina ahead of the
pivotal primary and is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist
Jonathan Capehart, South Carolina State Representative Justin Bamberg and Former
Executive Director of the South Carolina Democratic Party Amanda Loveday.
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WaPo: Second coronavirus case confirmed in California
Per the Washington Post, a second person in California has contracted the
coronavirus without having traveled to any affected areas.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci: I’m not being muzzled
The New York Times is reporting that Vice President Pence is controlling the
flow of information to the public. Dr. Anthony Fauci told associates that ‘White
House had instructed him not to say anything else without clearance.’ Dr. Fauci
says the report is “misconstrued” and that he’s not being muzzled.
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Rep. Jim Clyburn makes the case for Joe Biden
Jim Clyburn recently endorsed Joe Biden for president ahead of the South
Carolina Democratic Primary. He says, "We need Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the
House and the best insurance for that, I believe, is a Joe Biden candidacy. That
will hold on to the House, that will give us a chance to win the Senate."
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