NEW: Bloomberg qualifies for NV debate, now tied for the lead with Bernie in VA

Get the popcorn, because Michael Bloomberg has bought his way onto the debate stage tomorrow night in Nevada:

Bloomberg makes debate stage, facing Dem rivals for 1st time https://t.co/LJNKWj1lFf

— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) February 18, 2020

It’s happening!

We’re headed to Nevada! Our campaign is seeing a groundswell of support across the country, and qualifying for the February 19 debate is the latest sign that @MikeBloomberg’s plan and ability to defeat Donald Trump is resonating with more and more Americans. https://t.co/TrPLLBw7T7

— Kevin Sheekey TEXT MIKE TO 80510 (@ksheekey) February 18, 2020

This same national poll has Blomberg in second place with 19%:

Bloomberg qualifies for tomorrow's debate and hits 19% in latest national poll, taking second place behind Sanders at 31%. ⁦@reidepstein⁩ https://t.co/IBT0bDdM1c

— Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) February 18, 2020

Followed by Biden at 15%, Warren at 12% and Klobuchar at 9%:

#National @maristpoll/@NPR/@NewsHour Poll (2/13-16):
Sanders 31%
Bloomberg 19%
Biden 15%
Warren 12%
Klobuchar 9%
Buttigieg 8%
Steyer 2%
Gabbard 0%

— Political Polls (@Politics_Polls) February 18, 2020

And there was more good news for Bloomberg out of Virginia:

NEW- @MonmouthPoll of likely Democratic voters in Virginia:

SANDERS 22%
BLOOMBERG 22%
BIDEN 18%
BUTTIGIEG 11%
KLOBUCHAR 9%
WARREN 5%

The Commonwealth of Virginia heads to the polls on March 3- Super Tuesday.

— Gary Grumbach (@GaryGrumbach) February 18, 2020

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