Bloomberg hits 12 percent and surpasses Buttigieg in new national poll

Democratic presidential hopeful Michael BloombergMichael Rubens BloombergSteyer would have owed M more in taxes under lawmakers’ proposal: liberal group Majority sees no ties between business experience and political success Fifth congressional Democrat backs Bloomberg in 2020 race MORE hit double digits in a new Morning Consult poll on Tuesday, marking the latest sign of his campaign’s growing support since launching in November. 

Twelve percent of Democratic primary supported Bloomberg in the poll, putting the former New York City mayor above former South Bend, Ind. Mayor Pete ButtigiegPeter (Pete) Paul ButtigiegOvernight Energy: Sanders scores highest on green group’s voter guide | Trump’s latest wins for farmers may not undo trade damage | Amazon employees defy company to speak on climate change Sanders surges to first in New Hampshire: poll Majority sees no ties between business experience and political success MORE at 7 percent, businessman Andrew YangAndrew YangOvernight Energy: Sanders scores highest on green group’s voter guide | Trump’s latest wins for farmers may not undo trade damage | Amazon employees defy company to speak on climate change Majority sees no ties between business experience and political success Sanders scores highest on green group’s voter guide MORE at 5 percent and Sen. Amy KlobucharAmy Jean KlobucharOvernight Energy: Sanders scores highest on green group’s voter guide | Trump’s latest wins for farmers may not undo trade damage | Amazon employees defy company to speak on climate change Sanders surges to first in New Hampshire: poll Majority sees no ties between business experience and political success MORE (D-Minn.) at 3 percent. 

Former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenWarren: Dershowitz presentation ‘nonsensical,’ ‘could not follow it’ Bolton told Barr he was concerned Trump did favors for autocrats: report Dershowitz: Bolton allegations would not constitute impeachable offense MORE led the field with 29 percent support, followed by Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersGOP Iowa senator suggests Trump impeachment defense could hurt Biden at caucuses On The Money: Stocks close with steep losses driven by coronavirus fears | Tax season could bring more refund confusion | Trump’s new wins for farmers may not undo trade damage Sanders launches first TV ads in Nevada MORE (I-Vt.) at 23 percent. Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth Ann WarrenWarren: Dershowitz presentation ‘nonsensical,’ ‘could not follow it’ On The Money: Stocks close with steep losses driven by coronavirus fears | Tax season could bring more refund confusion | Trump’s new wins for farmers may not undo trade damage Overnight Energy: Sanders scores highest on green group’s voter guide | Trump’s latest wins for farmers may not undo trade damage | Amazon employees defy company to speak on climate change MORE (D-Mass.) rounded out the poll’s top three spots with 14 percent support. 

The survey is the latest sign that Bloomberg’s massive advertising campaign appears to be paying off in the polls. 

Bloomberg, who is not fundraising, has already spent $270 million on advertising across the country ahead of the primary contests.

His campaign on Monday began sending mailers to 2.5 million Democratic primary voters across the country. 

Bloomberg, who is not competing in Iowa and New Hampshire, has focused specifically on the Super Tuesday states. 

Despite his late entry into the race, Bloomberg’s campaign staff continues to grow, reaching 800 staffers earlier this month. 

Bloomberg also appears to be making inroads among lawmakers, scoring his fifth congressional endorsement on Monday. 

The Morning Consult survey was conducted on Jan. 20-26 and is based on 17,836 surveys with Democratic primary voters.