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Bernie Says Bloomberg’s Money Is ‘Offensive,’ Refuses To Say If He Would Accept Bloomberg Donation

Ryan Saavedra
Bernie Says Bloomberg’s Money Is ‘Offensive,’ Refuses To Say If He Would Accept Bloomberg Donation
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Socialist Bernie Sanders attacked Democrat presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg on Tuesday night during a CNN town hall, saying that Bloomberg’s wealth was “offensive,” yet he refused to indicate whether he would accept financial help from Bloomberg to beat President Donald Trump.

“Tomorrow night, for the first time, you’re going to be on a debate stage with the former mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg, perhaps you’ve heard this. Two polls out today show that he’s your closest competition,” CNN’s Anderson Cooper said. “Right now, do you see him as the biggest threat to you, to getting the nomination?”

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