Biden Tries To Assure Donors He Can Win Nevada, South Carolina
KEILAR: Joe Biden is trying to reassure donors that victories are within his reach after his disappointments in New Hampshire and Iowa. CNN Political Correspondent Arlette Saenz is in Nevada, that holds caucuses just eight days from now. And, Arlette, tell us because Biden has an event there tonight.</s>ARLETTE SAENZ, CNN POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT: That's right, Brianna. Joe Biden will be appearing here in Henderson, Nevada in just a short while. And yesterday in New York City, he told donors that he believes he will place either first or second here in Nevada as he is looking to regain his place in the race following those disappointing finishes in both Iowa and New Hampshire. The Biden campaign really sees Nevada as a launching pad for the former vice president in part because of the diverse demographics here in the state and also the strong presence from unions. They believe that that group is also beneficial for the former vice president. Today, he picked up a key endorsement from one of the congressmen from the state, the only African-American member of Congress from Nevada. And as the Democratic candidates prepare to descend on the state, one candidate who will not be here is Michael Bloomberg. But right now, his record is really coming into sharp focus. And he is apologizing for his defense or his past defense of the stop-and-frisk policing policy. Take a listen to what he had to say.</s>MICHAEL BLOOMBERG (D), PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: There is one aspect, approach, that I deeply regret. the abusive police practice called stop-and-frisk. I defended it, looking back, for too long because I didn't understand then the unintended pain it was causing to young black and brown families and their kids. I should have acted sooner and faster to stop it. I didn't, and for that, I apologize.</s>SAENZ: Now, next week, the Democrats will be gathering here in Nevada for the next democratic debate. And one question is will Michael Bloomberg meet the qualifications to be on that debate stage. And if he does, his rivals could be ready to pounce. Brianna?</s>KEILAR: Arlette Saenz, thank you so much. And just ahead, experts issue a new warning about the spread of the coronavirus.