Senator Bernie Sanders, in turn, announced on Thursday that he had raised $25 million in January, a staggering sum. But Mr. Sanders is not dependent on the big-money donors whom Mr. Bloomberg has been pitching and whom Mr. Biden and Mr. Buttigieg are dependent on. As a result, Mr. Sanders, the most liberal candidate in the race, is now well positioned for a long primary race, especially if major donors heed Mr. Bloomberg’s overtures and embrace him over other moderates in the race. Unveiled last month, the Committee for Mike was described by the campaign as a network of influencers committed to Mr. Bloomberg’s candidacy. Its staff members have asked supporters to speak up for Mr. Bloomberg on social media and in personal conversations with their friends and colleagues, especially those who may reside in key primary states and general-election battlegrounds.

Source: New York Times February 06, 2020 23:37 UTC