Nevada caucuses: Bernie's breakout?

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VIEW IN BROWSER | SUBSCRIBE FRI, FEB 21, 2020 CNBC POLITICS EDITOR'S NOTE Hello,    The Nevada caucuses are tomorrow, and Bernie Sanders is primed for a breakout after two really tight contests in Iowa and New Hampshire.   His closest rival in those states, Pete Buttigieg, could also place second or third in Nevada, according to recent polls, but it appears the self-described democratic socialist from Vermont is about to add to his front-runner status.   Saturday also marks a pivotal contest for Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren, whose campaigns have lost considerable mojo since the fall. Warren bounced back during Wednesday's debate, when she pounded newcomer Mike Bloomberg into submission. Her fundraising picked up in a big way after she went after the billionaire's past sexist comments and his company's history of handling sexual harassment claims, and she is now open to super PAC support. But now we'll see whether she can translate that fire into some actual heat among voters.   Biden, though, is hanging by a thread. He has lost supporters to Bloomberg. His campaign is hoping for a strong performance in Nevada, which has an ethnic makeup that is much more diverse than Iowa's and New Hampshire's. A solid result in Nevada could give him momentum heading into the South Carolina primary Feb. 29, which he expects to win because he has traditionally polled the best among black voters.   Here's what else you need to know about the Nevada caucuses:   Caucus participants start checking in at 1 p.m. ET and then the call to caucus is at 3 p.m. ET. Partial results are expected to start rolling in around 4 p.m. ET. There are 36 pledged delegates at stake. The candidates must hit a threshold of 15% statewide and within congressional districts to be considered viable and receive shares of the delegates. The Nevada Democratic Party will be releasing several sets of data, including raw vote numbers, the total number of early voters (who participated Feb. 15-18), total turnout, and the total number of delegates won. CNBC's Tucker Higgins will be on the ground in Nevada. Be sure to follow him on Twitter and look for coverage on CNBC.com.   Thanks for reading.   Thoughts? Email me at CNBCPolitics@nbcuni.com.     Have friends or colleagues who might like this newsletter? They can sign up here.  Mike Calia @Michael_Calia KEY STORIES  Elizabeth Warren reverses her position on super PAC support as she seeks comeback Sen. Elizabeth Warren reversed her position on rejecting super PAC support as she seeks a comeback in the Democratic presidential primary. Trump says Roger Stone has a 'very good chance of exoneration' after judge sentences GOP operative Trump had previously complained that Roger Stone's initial sentence recommendation was too harsh, prompting Attorney General Bill Barr to intervene. Highlights from the Nevada Democratic debate Mike Bloomberg came under attack, Elizabeth Warren bounced back, and Bernie Sanders stayed consistent. Mike Bloomberg has a rocky history with unions – here's how it could affect the Democratic primary campaign Even as Mike Bloomberg rises in the polls, he remains a divisive figure among a group historically important to Democrats — labor unions. Roger Stone sentenced to over 3 years in prison as judge slams him for 'covering up for' Trump President Donald Trump's friend Roger Stone was sentenced to more than three years in prison for crimes related to lying to Congress and tampering with a witness. Bloomberg tech company hires top ad executive as campaign continues its digital onslaught Hawkfish, the digital firm working for Mike Bloomberg's presidential campaign, has hired ad executive Tim Castree, as the billionaire's organization continues to churn out content. Don't bet on that tax-free Trump savings account just yet. Here's why As the White House considers different tax proposals, one idea that's floating around creates a tax incentive to encourage families to invest in stocks. Making this proposal a reality may be easier said than done. Bloomberg's addition to the Democratic debate stage leads to viewership surge Almost 20 million television viewers tuned in to watch the ninth Democratic debate on Wednesday, the first to feature former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg.       Unsubscribe Manage Newsletters Terms of Service Join the CNBC Panel Digital Products Feedback Privacy Policy   © 2020 CNBC LLC. All rights reserved. A property of NBCUniversal. 900 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes and Market Data and Analysis. Data also provided by THOMSON REUTERS