Despite their records on climate change, the two billionaire Democratic candidates are struggling in the polls, both still in the single digits and far away from the top contenders. Pro’s Zack Colman explains why other candidates’ climate agendas are appealing to more voters. Plus, the new trade deal passes the Senate. And an associate of the president’s lawyer brings Rick Perry back into the impeachment controversy.
Tom Steyer and Michael Bloomberg have pledged millions of dollars to fight climate change, but you couldn’t tell by looking at the top choices for the Democratic nomination. Plus, Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani, says former Energy Secretary Rick Perry knew what to ask of the Ukrainian president during his inauguration in the scandal that led to the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
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