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Former defender Patrice Evra says he sent a text message to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer advising Man Utd to sign Bruno Fernandes.

The Portugal international has had a major impact since arriving in the Premier League, with his 12 goals and eight assists coinciding with an upturn in the team’s results.

With Fernandes’ help, Man Utd finished third in the Premier League table, meaning they qualify for the Champions League next season.

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The Red Devils held a long-term interest in Fernandes with rumours that Man Utd wanted to complete a deal last summer.

And Evra has revealed that he and Cristiano Ronaldo were quick to recommend Fernandes to Solskjaer via text message.

“United can’t challenge Liverpool or Man City. Not yet. There’s been massive damage but we’re moving in the right direction,” Evra told The Guardian.

“When they wanted to sign Bruno Fernandes, Ole texted me. I asked for advice from Cristiano Ronaldo. Cristiano says: ‘Bruno’s a good guy and very professional.’

“I say: ‘Ole, I’ve spoken with Cristiano. Let’s go for it.’ And Fernandes had a massive impact. Without him, I don’t think we would have qualified for the Champions League.”

 

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Ben Chilwell’s potential transfer from Leicester City to Chelsea could hinge on a visit to a consultant on Monday, according to reports.

Reports had suggested that the Blues are closing in on the £50m transfer of Chilwell from the Foxes with Frank Lampard looking to boost his defence this summer.

The Daily Express claimed on Saturday that Chilwell will be offered a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge worth £150,000-a-week, with a medical expected to be completed imminently.

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However, The Sun on Monday gives a less encouraging update, with Chilwell looking at a ‘key moment today in his dream £50million move to Chelsea’.

Chilwell, who missed Leicester’s final five matches of the last campaign, is currently suffering from a heel injury which might see the left-back miss the start of the new Premier League season.

And the newspaper adds that Chilwell will see a consultant today for an update on the injury as ‘fitness issues threaten to overshadow the proposed deal’.

Speaking to The Sun, a source said: “If Ben gets news he is going to be out for another six weeks, not three, then Chelsea could well take a totally different view on this whole matter.”

Chelsea boss Lampard is ‘keen’ to tie up a deal for Chilwell but the report claims there is still ‘some way to go’ before they can wrap up the transfer.

Another issue holding the deal back is the Stamford Bridge club’s failure to move Emerson Palmieri onto a new club.

Marcos Alonso is the other left-back currently at Chelsea but it’s Emerson who is most likely to move on with the Spaniard happy in London.

Emerson – who needs to make way for Chilwell to come in – looked likely to move to Inter Milan but the sacking of Antonio Conte has thrown a massive spanner in the works.

 

Leeds United are looking at signing Lewis Cook from Bournemouth following their relegation to the Championship, according to reports.

Bournemouth were relegated after gaining just 34 points all season and will now likely lose some of their best players.

Nathan Ake has already joined Man City for £41 million, while David Brooks is linked with a move to Man Utd.

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The Cherries could also lose central midfielder Lewis Cook as Leeds are hoping to sign him, according to the Daily Star.

Marcelo Bielsa is currently in the process of improving his squad and it’s thought Cook would play well alongside Kalvin Phillips.

Leeds will be encouraged by Cook’s affinity for the Yorkshire club. The 23-year-old is thought to be a Whites fan and he came through their academy. He joined Bournemouth in 2016 for an undisclosed fee.

Cook has previously spoken of his admiration for Bielsa. He said: “I’ve spoken to a few of the lads that are still there, I think everyone knows, you can see even if you don’t know him like I don’t that he’s a great manager.

“A lot of other managers say the same, the way he has them playing is great and he must be doing something right.”

Cook will be tempted to move back to Elland Road if the two clubs can agree on a price. A transfer will give the player the chance to remain in the Prem and Bournemouth the chance to raise funds.

Leeds have been busy during this transfer window. They’ve signed five players so far, including Helder Cost from Wolves for £16 million.

They’ve been linked with Liverpool pair Divock Origi and Rhian Brewster, who would provide some firepower going forward.

Bielsa is also searching for a centre back partner for Liam Cooper.

Former loanee Ben White has returned to Brighton after impressing during the last campaign. Leeds have had two bids rejected for the Englishman, although they could come back with an improved offer.

Cobbers Can’t Dig Out Of Hole, Fall To #13 Vikings

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Concordia dropped four of their first five matches with No.13-ranked Augustana (S.D.) and lost 21-12 on Saturday. Freshman Chase Austvold led the Cobbers as he won 7-1 at 141 to record his team-leading 12th win of the year.

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“Chase has gone back to what he is really good at,” commented head coach Matt Nagel. “He doesn’t try to do anything fancy, he know his style and it works.”

The Cobbers, who were wrestling for the first time since Dec. 16, fell behind 8-0 before Austvold narrowed the margin to 8-3. CC then dropped the next two bouts to dig a 14-3 hole. Concordia then earned wins from Josten Coleman and Sebastian Gardner to cut the gap to 14-9 but then the Vikings sealed the team match by earning a decision and then a major decision. Cobber senior Tom Bouressa then finished off the match by recording a 4-3 win at 285.

The win by Gardner marked his first return to the mat since Nov. 17. Gardner was able to hold off Tim Weber, who was 9-8 on the year, to get a 7-3 win. “That was a huge win for him,” said Nagel. “Coming back from so many months not even being on the mat and then getting a big win against a tough kid from South Dakota that was really a big deal for him.”

Bouressa’s win came after he spent the majority of the match on the offensive. Something that didn’t go unnoticed by Nagel. “That’s what we are trying to get him to do,” replied Nagel. “We are trying to get him back to where he was two years ago when he was an All-American.”

Concordia will only have a two-day break before returning to dual-meet action when they host the University of Mary on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m.

The Vikings kick off Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference action with a dual against the University of Mary at 2 p.m. tomorrow.

Date: January 5, 2013
Location: Moorhead, Minn.
Arena: Memorial Auditorium
Start Time: 6 p.m.
End Time: 7:45 p.m.
Total Time: 1:45
Attendance: 147

#13 Augustana (S.D.) 21, #12 Concordia-Moorhead 12 
125 – TJ North (AC) maj. dec. Will McCarthy (CC); 9-0
133 – Jeremiah Peterson (AC) maj. dec. Yoneas Gebreab (CC); 9-1
141 – Chase Austvold (CC) dec. Zach Friederich (AC); 7-1
149 – Nate Herda (AC) dec. Kyle LeDuc (CC); 7-2 3-11
157 – Shawn Hatlestad (AC) dec. Kevin Fynboh (CC); 6-5
165 – Josten Coleman (CC) dec. Parker Swanson (AC); 6-3
174 – Sebastian Gardner (CC) dec. Tim Weber (AC); 7-3
184 – Jeff Nielsen (AC) dec. Chris Harrison (CC); 4-2
197 – Jayd Docken (AC) maj. dec. Danny Pike (CC); 15-6
285 – Tom Bouressa (CC) dec. Brian Schultz (AC); 4-3

Match Notes:
– Concordia is ranked 12th in the latest NWCA Division III poll.
– #12 Concordia is now 2-43 in dual meets this season.
– Augustana is ranked 13th in the latest NWCA Division II poll.
– Augustana is now 3-1 in dual meets this season.
– Augustana won six of the 10 individual bouts.
– Augustana won four of the first individual matches.
– Augustana won three matches by major decision and three by decision.
– Concordia won all four matches by a decision.
– Concordia freshman won his team-leading 12th match of the year.
– No.5-ranked Jayd Docken won his ninth match of the year.

The final Democratic presidential debate before New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary will feature seven candidates and stakes that are higher than ever on Friday night.

Following the botched Iowa caucuses, the candidates and observers are looking to New Hampshire’s Tuesday primary for clarity on the state of the race.

Speaking to supporters in the Granite State on Wednesday, former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE joked that “at this rate, New Hampshire will be the first in the country to get to vote.”

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The debate — cohosted by ABC News, WMUR-TV and Apple News at St. Anselm College in Manchester and set to begin at 8 p.m. — will feature Biden; Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.); former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete ButtigiegPete ButtigiegScaled-back Pride Month poses challenges for fundraising, outreach Biden hopes to pick VP by Aug. 1 It’s as if a Trump operative infiltrated the Democratic primary process MORE; Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (D-Mass.); Sen. Amy KlobucharAmy KlobucharHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Democrats demand Republican leaders examine election challenges after Georgia voting chaos Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk MORE (D-Minn.); former tech executive Andrew YangAndrew YangGeorge Floyd protests show corporations must support racial and economic equality Andrew Yang discusses his universal basic income pilot program Andrew Yang on the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis MORE and billionaire philanthropist Tom SteyerTom SteyerBloomberg wages war on COVID-19, but will he abandon his war on coal? Overnight Energy: 600K clean energy jobs lost during pandemic, report finds | Democrats target diseases spread by wildlife | Energy Dept. to buy 1M barrels of oil Ocasio-Cortez, Schiff team up to boost youth voter turnout MORE.

Here are five things to watch for:

1. Will Buttigieg and Sanders clash?

Buttigieg and Sanders emerged from the Iowa caucuses this week as the two leading candidates, and current — but still incomplete — results show them separated by only one-tenth of a percentage point.

They have both declared victory in the caucuses and are topping recent polls in New Hampshire, raising the potential for a no-holds-barred clash on the debate stage on Friday.

For Buttigieg, New Hampshire is shaping up to be a must-win state. Polls show him trailing relatively far behind his top rivals in Nevada and South Carolina, the third and fourth states to vote in the Democratic nominating contest, and a win in New Hampshire would give him a boost of momentum as he heads into less friendly territory.

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But there’s pressure on Sanders, as well. He won the New Hampshire Democratic primary in 2016 and, being from Vermont, holds something of a neighbor-state advantage.

Sanders touted his Iowa showing on Thursday during a press conference in New Hampshire, pointing to his 6,000-vote lead in the initial “alignment” of the caucuses. The Associated Press and other media organizations including The Hill, however, will declare the winner in Iowa based on the number of state delegate equivalents (SDEs) received by each candidate.

Buttigieg has also declared victory in Iowa and currently holds a slight advantage over Sanders in SDEs, which are used to determine the number of national delegates each candidate receives.

The dueling claims of victory are likely to be a touchy subject on Friday night, making a confrontation between the race’s youngest and oldest candidates all the more possible.

2. Will centrists go after one another — or Sanders?

Biden, Buttigieg and Klobuchar’s pursuit of the same block of moderates has threatened to split their voters, potentially easing the path to the nomination for a progressive such as Sanders. So when they take the debate stage on Friday, there will be the question of whether they’ll take aim at one another or at their chief progressive rival.

The three moderates all need a win in New Hampshire.

For Biden, the Granite State represents a chance to bounce back after a worse-than-expected showing in Iowa. Buttigieg is banking on a strong finish in the primary to give his campaign momentum before he enters less friendly electoral territory. And for Klobuchar, who’s currently running in a distant fifth place in Iowa, New Hampshire is an opportunity to prove that she’s still in the running for the nomination.

Already, Biden has signaled that he’s willing to go after both his moderate and progressive rivals.

The former vice president sharpened his attacks on both Buttigieg and Sanders on Wednesday, warning that nominating Sanders would fuel President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE’s claims that Democrats up and down the ballot are socialists, while reprimanding Buttigieg for what he called criticism of former President Obama’s record.

“Mayor Pete likes to call me part of the old failed Washington. Was it a failure when I helped pass ObamaCare, the Paris Agreement, the Violence Against Women Act, or the assault weapons ban?” Biden tweeted. “I have a stronger record of passing big, progressive legislation than anyone running.”

Two other candidates, Yang and Steyer, are also looking for a strong finish in New Hampshire to keep their campaigns afloat. For Yang in particular the state carries significant weight; he said in a tweet this week that the Granite State is “the most natural home” for his campaign.

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3. Warren and Sanders share the stage again

A rift tore open last month between Sanders and Warren, the leading progressives in the nominating contest, after reports surfaced that Sanders had told Warren during a private dinner in December 2018 that he did not believe a woman could win the White House.

Those allegations led to a tense exchange between the two in the last debate on Jan. 14, as well as a strained post-debate conversation in which they traded accusations that each had called the other one a “liar” on national television.

The feud has largely been overshadowed in recent weeks by other news: the Senate’s impeachment trial of Trump and the chaos surrounding the Iowa caucuses. But whether the issue rears its head at Friday’s debate remains an open question.

For Warren, there may be an incentive to go after Sanders. She’s currently running in third place in the Iowa caucuses and is in need of a top finish in New Hampshire. Confronting Sanders, the current polling leader in the state, could give her a boost ahead of Tuesday’s primary.

But doing so risks angering some of the very progressives whom Warren, who also hails from a neighboring state, is counting on.

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4. Does Bloomberg hover over the debate?

Former New York City Mayor Michael BloombergMichael BloombergEngel scrambles to fend off primary challenge from left It’s as if a Trump operative infiltrated the Democratic primary process Liberals embrace super PACs they once shunned MORE isn’t competing in the New Hampshire primary. In fact, he’s not competing in any of the four early voting states. But how or whether he weighs on the discussion on Friday night remains a key question.

After a late entrance into the presidential race in November, Bloomberg has worked his way to the top tier of several national polls through an aggressive spending and advertising campaign.

His multibillion-dollar personal fortune gives him the ability to outspend virtually every one of his rivals for the Democratic nomination, and he’s likely to be waiting for the other candidates on the other end of February, when he’ll begin appearing on primary ballots across the country.

The candidates may get a chance to go up against Bloomberg before then. The Democratic National Committee announced late last month that it would scrap a rule requiring candidates to amass a certain amount of grassroots donor support to qualify for its Feb. 19 debate in Nevada, paving the way for Bloomberg to potentially appear at the forum.

That prospect has already frustrated some candidates, including Sanders, who railed against the decision on Thursday, suggesting that Bloomberg’s wealth was the reason for the rule change.

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“He’s worth $55 billion,” Sanders said. ”And I guess if you’re worth $55 billion you can get the rules changed for a debate.”

5. Will anyone actually be watching?

The debate in New Hampshire will be the first of the 2020 election cycle held on a Friday night, raising the question: How many people will actually tune in?

Ratings for debates historically decrease throughout each cycle; the earliest debates draw some of the largest audiences, while ratings for later debates begin the dwindle. What’s more, Friday evening is considered one of the worst slots for TV programming in the U.S. due to relatively low viewership.

There are also signs that voters are increasingly committed to their candidates of choice. A Monmouth University poll released on Thursday found that, in New Hampshire, nearly half of likely Democratic primary voters — 49 percent — are certain about whom they will vote for on Tuesday, while 46 percent said they could still change their mind.

Even if voters tune into the debate, it’s unclear just how much potential it has to move the needle in the primary race.

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MANCHESTER, N.H. — Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.) and former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete ButtigiegPete ButtigiegScaled-back Pride Month poses challenges for fundraising, outreach Biden hopes to pick VP by Aug. 1 It’s as if a Trump operative infiltrated the Democratic primary process MORE came under fire from their Democratic rivals at Friday night’s debate, as the two front-runners appear headed for a photo finish in next week’s primary.

Buttigieg is surging in the polls in New Hampshire after greatly outperforming expectations in Iowa, where he effectively fought Sanders to a tie. The latest Granite State surveys find Sanders with only a narrow lead and Buttigieg coming on strong.

That dynamic was on full display at the Democratic debate at Saint Anselm College, as former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE and others took shots at Buttigieg’s experience and Sanders’s left-wing politics in an effort to slow the front-runners ahead of the first-in-the nation primary on Tuesday.

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The core issue at Friday night’s debate was electability. Polls show that the ability to defeat Trump is the No. 1 issue on the minds of New Hampshire voters, and both Buttigieg and Sanders are facing questions about how they would fare one-on-one against the president.

Many mainstream Democrats believe that Sanders’s embrace of socialism will be ballot box poison for the party in November.

“That’s the label the president will put on him,” Biden warned.

The argument against Buttigieg has been that the 38-year-old mayor of a midsized Midwest town is too inexperienced to become commander-in-chief.

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“You have to have experience to take him down, that’s why I’m worried about Mayor Pete,” Steyer said. “You have to go toe-to-toe with him or we’ll lose.”

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Sanders was on message as usual, pointing to the surging youth turnout at the Iowa caucuses and arguing that his base of supporters are working class, young and energized — the kinds of people the Democratic Party must bring into the fold to compete with Trump.

“I believe that the way we beat Trump is by having the largest voter turnout in the history of this country,” Sanders said. “It’s appealing to working class people who have given up on the political process because they don’t believe anyone is hearing their pain.”

Buttigieg was ready for the attacks and went on the offensive, making the case that the best challenger to put up against Trump is someone who intimately understands working class voters in the American heartland.

He also made the case for generational change, saying that it’s time to “turn the page” on old Washington ways — a direct shot at Biden, whom he’s battling to be the party’s centrist standard bearer.

“I freely admit that if you’re looking for the person with the most years of Washington establishment experience under their belt, you’ve got your candidate, and of course it’s not me,” Buttigieg said. “We have to be ready to turn the page and change our politics before it’s too late. And I’m seeing everywhere I go, not just fellow Democrats, but a striking number of independents, and what I like to call future former Republicans ready to join in that historic American majority to turn the page.”

Buttigieg skillfully parried attacks against him for most of the night but he did not escape completely unscathed.

The ABC moderators challenged him on his record on race in South Bend, where he’s been accused of promoting policies that have been harmful to people of color.

Buttigieg has struggled to attract support from black people, even as he’s succeeded in the predominantly white states of Iowa and New Hampshire.

After Buttigieg defended his record on race, the moderator turned to Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (D-Mass.) and asked if his answer was sufficient.

“No,” Warren said, in one of the debate’s most striking moments.

Buttigieg also played offense, taking aim at Sanders, whom he described as unbending in his commitment to extreme policies.

The former South Bend mayor said that nominating a staunch ideologue would not draw new people to the ballot box, potentially paving the way for Trump’s reelection.

When asked if he was referring to Sanders, Buttigieg responded, “Yes.”

Sanders and Buttigieg were not pitted against one another often, although Sanders did follow up on his attacks casting Buttigieg as the favorite candidate for billionaires.

Still, the night was largely defined by its cordiality, especially considering the high stakes and crowded field of contenders.

Buttigieg defended Biden against GOP attacks on Hunter Biden. Sanders said it was time to move on from the 2016 primary and bitter feelings between himself and eventual Democratic nominee Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonWhite House accuses Biden of pushing ‘conspiracy theories’ with Trump election claim Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness Trayvon Martin’s mother Sybrina Fulton qualifies to run for county commissioner in Florida MORE. Sen. Amy KlobucharAmy KlobucharHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Democrats demand Republican leaders examine election challenges after Georgia voting chaos Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk MORE (D-Minn.) talked about the times Sanders had bipartisan success in the Senate. Sanders and Biden put their arms around one another at one point, smiling into the crowd.

“Everybody up here, by the way, is united, no matter who wins this damn thing, we’re all going to stand together to defeat Donald TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE,” Sanders said.

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With more than a third of all pledged delegates up for grabs on Super Tuesday, the race for the Democratic presidential nomination is sure to steal the spotlight during the March 3 primaries.

But in Alabama, North Carolina and Texas, there are a handful of nominating contests that will be crucial to determining control of the Senate.

Here are the Senate primaries to watch on Super Tuesday:

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Alabama’s Republican primary

More than half a dozen Republicans are vying for their party’s nomination to take on Sen. Doug Jones (D-Ala.) in November, but leading the pack is former Attorney General Jeff SessionsJefferson (Jeff) Beauregard SessionsMcCabe, Rosenstein spar over Russia probe Rosenstein takes fire from Republicans in heated testimony Rosenstein defends Mueller appointment, role on surveillance warrants MORE, who’s looking to take his seat back after it flipped for Jones in 2017.

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Former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville and Rep. Bradley ByrneBradley Roberts ByrneOvernight Defense: Pentagon chief says he opposes invoking Insurrection Act for protests | White House dodges on Trump’s confidence in Esper | ‘Angry and appalled’ Mattis scorches Trump Republicans stand by Esper after public break with Trump Democrats press OSHA official on issuing an Emergency Temporary Standard MORE (R-Ala.) present perhaps the most significant primary challenge to Sessions, who was forced out as attorney general in 2018 amid simmering tensions with President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE over his decision to recuse himself from the investigation into Russia’s efforts to interfere in the 2016 election. And the race was thrown a curveball last summer when Roy MooreRoy Stewart MooreSessions goes after Tuberville’s coaching record in challenging him to debate The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip Sessions fires back at Trump over recusal: ‘I did my duty & you’re damn fortunate I did” MORE, the former state Supreme Court chief justice, jumped into the race.

Moore was the Republican nominee in the 2017 special election to replace Sessions. But his campaign was handed a loss after allegations emerged that he had sexually assaulted and pursued romantic relationships with teenage girls decades ago, when he was in his 30s.

The eventual nominee will go on to challenge Jones in the November general election. The Alabama Democrat is widely considered to be the most vulnerable senator up for reelection this year, and a challenge from a well-funded, well-known Republican like Sessions could sound a death knell for Jones’s Senate career.

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For now, there is evidence that the GOP primary could be a tight one. Internal polling from Byrne’s campaign released on Tuesday shows a closer race than previously thought. Sessions led the pack at 31 percent, while Byrne and Tuberville were locked in a statistical tie, taking 26 percent and 24 percent support, respectively.

 

North Carolina’s Democratic primary

The Democratic Senate primary in North Carolina has largely unfolded as a two-way race between former state Sen. Cal Cunningham and state Sen. Erica Smith.

Cunningham has the backing of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) and has repeatedly outraised his opponents, raking in more than $1.6 million in the last three months of 2019. Smith, by comparison, raised just under $80,000.

But Cunningham’s fundraising advantage and institutional backing hasn’t translated into an outsize lead in the polls. What little public polling there is in the primary shows a tight race between the two.

One Fox News survey released in November showed Smith leading her top rival 18 percent to 13 percent. Trevor Fuller, a former chairman of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners, received 10 percent support in that poll.

More recent surveys from the left-leaning Public Policy Polling, however, show Cunningham with a widening lead. One poll from the firm in January put him ahead of Smith by a 10-point margin, and another one released last week showed him ahead by nearly 20 points.

Adding to the intrigue of the race is the involvement of Faith and Power PAC, an outside group with apparent ties to Republicans that is spending upwards of $1 million on advertisements supportive of Smith’s Senate bid.

Whoever emerges victorious from the March 3 primary will take on Sen. Thom TillisThomas (Thom) Roland TillisKoch-backed group launches ad campaign to support four vulnerable GOP senators The Hill’s Campaign Report: It’s primary night in Georgia Tillis unveils new 0,000 ad in North Carolina Senate race MORE (R-N.C.) in November. Tillis, like Jones, is among the most vulnerable senators facing reelection in 2020. He narrowly avoided a primary challenge of his own late last year when his chief challenger, businessman Garland Tucker, dropped out of the race amid financial strains.

Tillis has the backing of President Trump and may benefit from high Republican turnout in the general election. But Democrats have grown optimistic in North Carolina, as demographic changes and an influx of new residents from out of state have put the Tar Heel State in play.

 

Texas’s Democratic primary

Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) brought Democrats closer than they’ve been in years to picking up a Senate seat in Texas in 2018, when he narrowly lost to Sen. Ted CruzRafael (Ted) Edward CruzSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump’s public standing sags after Floyd protests GOP senators introduce resolution opposing calls to defund the police MORE (R-Texas). Now, a dozen candidates, encouraged by O’Rourke’s performance, are hoping to seize on the state’s changing political landscape and electoral clout to oust Sen. John CornynJohn CornynSenate headed for late night vote amid standoff over lands bill Koch-backed group launches ad campaign to support four vulnerable GOP senators Tim Scott to introduce GOP police reform bill next week MORE (R-Texas).

Among the top contenders for the Democratic Senate nomination are MJ Hegar, state Sen. Royce West and Annie Garcia, according to a recent Dallas Morning News–University of Texas at Tyler poll. But no candidate has managed to break away from the rest of the pack, and other candidates, like Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, have stepped up their efforts in recent weeks.

Hegar, perhaps the most high-profile candidate in the race, has run a campaign geared more toward the general election against Cornyn. She has significantly outraised her rivals, bringing in nearly $1.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2019, and has the endorsement of the DSCC.

But Hegar was snubbed this week by The Dallas Morning News’s editorial board, which threw its recommendation behind West and former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards.

Cornyn, however, may prove difficult for Democrats to take down in November. The three-term incumbent has a massive financial advantage over his potential Democratic challengers, raking in roughly $2.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and finishing the year with more than $12.1 million in the bank.

But Democrats say that, unlike Cruz, few Texans know who Cornyn is, giving them a potential opening this year. A University of Texas–Texas Tribune poll released in November showed Cornyn with a 35 percent approval rating. Nearly a third of respondents — 31 percent — said they either had a neutral opinion of the senator or no opinion at all.

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Former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete ButtigiegPete ButtigiegScaled-back Pride Month poses challenges for fundraising, outreach Biden hopes to pick VP by Aug. 1 It’s as if a Trump operative infiltrated the Democratic primary process MORE is ramping up his fundraising efforts as Super Tuesday draws near.

Buttigieg is holding 10 fundraising events across six states over the next two weeks, The New York Times reported. California and Virginia — two of the states that will vote on Super Tuesday — will play host to multiple events.

The former mayor enjoyed success in the Iowa and New Hampshire nominating contests, and he currently leads the Democratic presidential primary pack in state delegates won. However, Buttigieg still has to contend with the fundraising power of his fellow candidates.

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For example, Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE’s (I-Vt.) campaign reported that it raised $25 million in January alone. Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (D-Mass.) said this week that she raised $6 million in the nine days after the Iowa caucuses.

Thanks to their sizable personal fortunes, former New York City Mayor Michael BloombergMichael BloombergEngel scrambles to fend off primary challenge from left It’s as if a Trump operative infiltrated the Democratic primary process Liberals embrace super PACs they once shunned MORE and businessman Tom SteyerTom SteyerBloomberg wages war on COVID-19, but will he abandon his war on coal? Overnight Energy: 600K clean energy jobs lost during pandemic, report finds | Democrats target diseases spread by wildlife | Energy Dept. to buy 1M barrels of oil Ocasio-Cortez, Schiff team up to boost youth voter turnout MORE have both been able to spend millions of dollars on advertising.

Buttigieg reported earlier that he had raised $4 million in the fours days following Iowa, where he narrowly edged out Sanders for the most state delegates.

While Sanders and Warren both utilize strong grassroots networks to raise money, they don’t hold traditional events for wealthy donors. 

Many of Buttigieg’s scheduled fundraising events are just that, including a Feb. 13 event that was held at the 16,000-square-foot home of a supporter in Indianapolis, according to the Times.

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Warren and Sanders have both hammered Buttigieg on his willingness to hold large donor events. 

His campaign’s strategy hinged on success in Iowa and New Hampshire. Now, the campaign intends carry this momentum through to other states as the race goes on, according to the Times.

The campaign announced Thursday that they would have “boots on the ground” in every Super Tuesday state by this coming Monday. 

Both Warren and Sanders have had teams in those states since last year.

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Fox News contributor Donna BrazileDonna Lease BrazileTrump complains Fox News is ‘doing nothing to help’ him get reelected Nervous Democrats are sweating the small stuff Trump blasts Fox News, says he wants ‘an alternative’ MORE said she was “extremely dismayed” by former New York City Mayor Michael BloombergMichael BloombergEngel scrambles to fend off primary challenge from left It’s as if a Trump operative infiltrated the Democratic primary process Liberals embrace super PACs they once shunned MORE’s reported sexist comments.

Brazile said on “Fox News Sunday” that The Washington Post’s report on women’s allegations against Bloomberg is “extremely” damaging to his campaign. 

She added that she understands why some Democrats are backing Bloomberg because he has the resources to beat President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE but added his record made her “uncomfortable.”

“I mean I am uncomfortable with his policies in New York,” she said. “I understand he’s apologized. I get that. I’m for forgiveness. But I am extremely dismayed at the information I read over the weekend about the sexist work environment.”

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Brazile, who joined the show’s panel, criticized Bloomberg’s support of stop-and-frisk policies which disproportionately targeted people of color in New York, saying it has taken him years to apologize for it. 

“He has the resources, but I’m very uncomfortable with his record,” she said.

Bloomberg has been gaining in national polls, coming in third in last week’s Morning Consult survey, but backlash against his record has stepped up in the last week. 

A recording surfaced of the former mayor defending stop and frisk in 2015, saying that “95 percent” of “murders and murderers and murder victims” are male minorities between 16 and 25 years old. 

Several Sunday show guests went after Bloomberg for his alleged remarks about women and the stop-and-frisk policy, including White House counselor Kellyanne ConwayKellyanne Elizabeth ConwayGeorge Conway group hits Ernst in new ad George Conway group contrasts Trump, Eisenhower in battleground states ad Sunday shows preview: Protests against George Floyd’s death, police brutality rock the nation for a second week MORE who said the former mayor’s comments were worse than Trump’s on the “Access Hollywood” tape.