Warren hits Bloomberg for giving money to 'right-wing' Republicans

Elizabeth Warren revived her attacks on Michael Bloomberg in the Charleston debate, this time with an emphasis on the money he has given to "right-wing" Republican candidates.

The list includes South Carolina's own GOP senator Lindsey Graham, Warren said, as well as a Republican who opposed her in a Senate race.

"It didn't work," Warren said.

Warren said she doesn't care how much money Bloomberg has, but core Democrats cannot trust him because he has backed so many Republicans.

"He has not earned their trust," Warren said.

Bloomberg did not address his past GOP endorsements but instead cited his experience as New York mayor.

"I know what to do," Bloomberg said.

– David Jackson

Bloomberg starts to say he ‘bought’ Democrats while discussing his campaign contributions

After getting bashed by Elizabeth Warren for his giving to Republican candidates, Michael Bloomberg tried to make amends by pointing out that he gave around $100 million to Democratic congressional candidates in the 2018 cycle.

Bloomberg, a former Republican mayor of New York City, said his money helped elect 21 of the 40 House Democratic candidates and was ultimately responsible for flipping the House to Democratic control.

“All of the new Democrats (who) came in and put Nancy Pelosi in charge and gave the Congress the ability to control this president, I bough—I got them (in),” he said, appearing to catch himself before he said the word “bought.”

- Ledyard King