NSTworld: US media tycoon MichaelBloomberg quit the Democratic presidential race and endorsed frontrunner JoeBiden.
The billionaire had bet his White House run on Super Tuesday but failed to win any of the 14 states up for grabs on the most important day in the primary season.
On Wednesday morning, Bloomberg took the cue and bowed out. He later thanked his supporters and 2,000 campaign staff, fighting back tears at one point. “Defeating Donald Trump starts with uniting behind the candidate with the best shot to do it, and after yesterday’s vote, it is clear that candidate is my friend and great American Joe Biden,” he added.
“This has been the worst, and most embarrassing, experience of his life,” tweeted the president, who mercilessly attacked Bloomberg during his short-lived campaign, belittling him with the nickname “Mini Mike.” Bloomberg, who only entered the race in November, spent millions of dollars per delegate that he won.
Bloomberg had pitched himself as the best centrist candidate to defeat Trump, touting his commitment to fighting climate change and gun control.
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