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NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. -- Thousands of conservatives filed into the Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center at the National Harbor on Thursday for the second day of the Conservative Political Action Conference.

Speakers included Vice President Pence, Sens. Mike Lee Michael (Mike) Shumway LeeMcConnell shores up GOP support for coronavirus package McConnell tries to unify GOP Davis: The Hall of Shame for GOP senators who remain silent on Donald Trump MORE (R-Utah), Ted Cruz Rafael (Ted) Edward CruzMurkowski: Supreme Court nominee should not be taken up before election Battle lines drawn on precedent in Supreme Court fight Sunday shows - Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death dominates MORE (R-Texas), Marsha Blackburn Marsha BlackburnDemocrats smell blood with new DHS whistleblower complaint Hillicon Valley: Election officials prepare for new Russian interference battle | 'Markeyverse' of online fans helps take down a Kennedy | GOP senators unveil bill to update tech liability protections GOP senators unveil new bill to update tech liability protections MORE (R-Tenn.), Joni Ernst Joni Kay ErnstPoll shows tight Senate race in Iowa Will Republicans' rank hypocrisy hinder their rush to replace Ginsburg? Momentum growing among Republicans for Supreme Court vote before Election Day MORE (R-Iowa), House Minority Whip Steve Scalise Stephen (Steve) Joseph ScaliseHouse GOP slated to unveil agenda ahead of election House panel details 'serious' concerns around Florida, Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin elections Scalise hit with ethics complaint over doctored Barkan video MORE (R-La.), White House counselor Kellyanne Conway Kellyanne Elizabeth ConwayGeorge and Kellyanne Conway honor Ginsburg Trump carries on with rally, unaware of Ginsburg's death George Conway hits Trump on 9/11 anniversary: 'The greatest threat to the safety and security of Americans' MORE, and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Elizabeth (Betsy) Dee DeVosNEA president says Azar and DeVos should resign over school reopening guidance The Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - You might want to download TikTok now Former DeVos chief of staff joins anti-Trump group MORE.

The theme for this year's conference is "America vs. Socialism," and the event's speakers wasted no time painting the Democratic presidential contenders, Sen. Bernie Sanders Bernie SandersNYT editorial board remembers Ginsburg: She 'will forever have two legacies' Two GOP governors urge Republicans to hold off on Supreme Court nominee Sanders knocks McConnell: He's going against Ginsburg's 'dying wishes' MORE (I-Vt.) in particular, as socialists. Sanders was the only contender mentioned by name by Vice President Pence in his address to the conference.

"It's truly astonishing to think that the party of Harry Truman and JFK is actually on the verge of nominating an avowed socialist," Pence told hundreds of supporters packed into a ballroom, referring to Sanders. "Despite what the media loves to tell you, there are no moderates in this Democratic field."

The strategy of painting Democrats as socialists has not only been employed by Trump's campaign, but by Republicans looking to win a number of down-ballot races.

"The Democrats are going to get wiped down-ballot," American Conservative Union Chairman Matt Schlapp told me. "I think they're going to get wiped no matter who they nominate. It's not about Bernie Sanders because once again they all have the same policies, by and large."

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One of the nation's largest labor unions is launching a $150 million anti-Trump campaign, according to The Hill's Marty Johnson.

FROM THE TRAIL:

Some of Hillary Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonBiden leads Trump by 36 points nationally among Latinos: poll Democratic super PAC to hit Trump in battleground states over coronavirus deaths Battle lines drawn on precedent in Supreme Court fight MORE's closest aides and allies say they're unsure if they could support Bernie Sanders if he becomes the Democratic nominee, The Hill's Amie Parnes reports.

Vulnerable Democrats are bracing for Sanders at the ticket, report The Hill's Mike Lillis and Scott Wong.

A group backing Sen. Elizabeth Warren Elizabeth WarrenGOP set to release controversial Biden report Biden's fiscal program: What is the likely market impact? Warren, Schumer introduce plan for next president to cancel ,000 in student debt MORE (D-Mass.) is sharpening its attacks against Sanders in a sign of growing tension on the progressive left. Read The Hill's Marty Johnson.

Former Vice President Joe Biden Joe BidenBiden leads Trump by 36 points nationally among Latinos: poll GOP set to release controversial Biden report Can Donald Trump maintain new momentum until this November? MORE is going on the attack against Sanders, warning Democrats that Sanders's claims that he will bring new voters and young people to the polls are unfounded, reports Marty.

Sanders, though, will have a lot of star power as he seeks to win the all-important California primary on Super Tuesday. Joining him at events in Los Angeles and San Jose: legendary rap group Public Enemy, comedian Sarah Silverman and iconic actor Dick Van Dyke.

FROM CONGRESS AND THE STATES:

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce last week endorsed Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and left the door open to supporting other Democrats in the 2020 election, in a shift for the nation's most influential pro-business lobby. Read The Hill's Alex Gangitano.

PERSPECTIVES:

Adam Goodman: Wanna beat Sanders? Hope he wins South Carolina

Kevin Walling: Where is Barack Obama?

Thomas Friedman: Democrats must not nominate Sanders

Jim Naureckas: The corporate media meltdown over Sanders

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POLL WATCH:

MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY — SOUTH CAROLINA

Biden: 36 percent

Sanders: 16 percent

Steyer: 15 percent

Warren: 8 percent

Buttigieg: 6 percent

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Klobuchar 4 percent

Gabbard 1 percent

ST. PETE POLLS — FLORIDA

Biden: 34 percent

Bloomberg: 25 percent

Sanders: 13 percent

Buttigieg: 8 percent

Warren: 5 percent

Klobuchar: 4 percent

Steyer: 1 percent

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

There are 2 days until the South Carolina primary and 5 days until Super Tuesday.