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US Democratic hopefuls take aim at front-runner Sanders at South Carolina debate

Surging front-runner Bernie Sanders came under fire early in the Democratic debate in South Carolina on Tuesday, as rival Michael Bloomberg said Russia was helping the senator because it knew he would lose in November to Republican President Donald Trump.
Bloomberg, the billionaire former New York mayor who was pummeled by rivals at the last debate, referred to reports that U.S. intelligence officials believe Russia is trying to help Sanders, an independent senator, and self-avowed democratic socialist.
“Vladimir Putin thinks that Donald Trump should be president of the United States, and that’s why Russia is helping you get elected so you lose to him,” Bloomberg told Sanders.
Sanders shot back, saying: “Hey Mr. Putin if I'm president of the United States, trust me you're not going to interfere in any more elections,” about Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The debate is the third this month and the 10th overall for the Democrats vying for the right to challenge Trump in the November 3 election. It is their final encounter before Saturday's South Carolina primary and next week's 14 vital Super Tuesday contests.
The pressure for strong performance is high for all of the contenders. Joe Biden, the national front-runner not so long ago, needs to win South Carolina to keep his campaign alive, while Pete Buttigieg, Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar, and Tom Steyer are desperately battling for relevance.
Sanders has taken command of the race after strong showings in the first three nominating contests in Iowa, New Hampshire, and Nevada.
His momentum has alarmed a Democratic establishment wary that his aggressive economic equality and social justice agenda will lead to defeat against Trump.
Warren, a progressive ally of Sanders, said he was winning because progressive ideas were popular.
“I think I would make a better president than Bernie. And the reason for that is that getting a progressive agenda enacted is going to be hard,” she said. “I dug in, I did the work, and then Bernie's team trashed me.”
source: Reuters
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Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
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