‘Don’t let them take it away!’ Trump congratulates ‘Crazy Bernie’ as Sanders wins big in Nevada

Source: RT

February 22, 2020 at 23:00

Evoking painful memories, US President Donald Trump has expressed hope his potential Democratic contender won’t be robbed of the nomination this time, as Bernie Sanders is heading for a decisive victory in Nevada caucus.

Looks like Crazy Bernie is doing well in the Great State of Nevada. Biden & the rest look weak, & no way Mini Mike can restart his campaign after the worst debate performance in the history of Presidential Debates,” Trump tweeted, mincing no words as usual.

Looks like Crazy Bernie is doing well in the Great State of Nevada. Biden & the rest look weak, & no way Mini Mike can restart his campaign after the worst debate performance in the history of Presidential Debates. Congratulations Bernie, & don’t let them take it away from you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 22, 2020

Vermont senator Sanders has already claimed victory, telling a crowd of his cheering supporters that there is nothing the Democrat or Republican establishment can do to stop them from sweeping the entire country.

This grassroots movement is unstoppable. Together, let's win the Democratic nomination, defeat Trump and transform the country!

We just won the Nevada caucus. This grassroots movement is unstoppable. Together, let's win the Democratic nomination, defeat Trump and transform the country! Join us live in San Antonio: https://t.co/XB1Ua14x8m
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) February 23, 2020

Sanders is projected to win Nevada with more than 46% of the final round of popular votes, while Joe Biden is aiming the second place with 24 per cent. Pete Buttigieg and Senator Elizabeth Warren are landing third and fourth with 13 and 9 per cent respectively.

While there were no major embarrassing count failures and despite the touted successes in early turnout, Nevada may still end up in a similar situation as Iowa when it comes to actually reporting final results.

The official tallies are coming in slow – amid occasional calculation glitches and confusion – with just around 23% of precincts reporting six hours into the caucuses, as the party has refused to commit to same day announcement.