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Michael Mathes

Biden to face clash over race in upcoming Democrat debate
Article
/ 29 July 2019

Biden to face clash over race in upcoming Democrat debate

​Expect bare-knuckle political sparring when 2020 frontrunner Joe Biden battles his Democratic rivals this week

By Michael Mathes
Warren leads Democrats in spirited first 2020 debate
Article
/ 27 June 2019

Warren leads Democrats in spirited first 2020 debate

The biggest American political debate since the 2016 presidential campaign is occurring over two nights in Miami

By Michael Mathes
Trump walks out on Democrats as impeachment talk heats up
Article
/ 23 May 2019

Trump walks out on Democrats as impeachment talk heats up

A livid Trump abruptly shut down a White House meeting with Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer

By Sebastian Smith and Michael Mathes
Joe Biden: Popular, seasoned Democrat with a cumbersome past
Article
/ 27 April 2019

Joe Biden: Popular, seasoned Democrat with a cumbersome past

The former vice president jumped into a crowded Democratic field as an immediate frontrunner in the battle to oust President Donald Trump in 2020

By Michael Mathes
In US presidential race, how old is too old?
Article
/ 19 March 2019

In US presidential race, how old is too old?

Donald Trump, the oldest person ever elected US president, will be 74 on Inauguration Day 2021

By Michael Mathes
US House to vote on blocking Trump emergency
Article
/ 26 February 2019

US House to vote on blocking Trump emergency

Trump’s February 15 emergency declaration gives him access to billions of dollars to construct his wall on the Mexican border

By Michael Mathes
Republican wins Mississippi’s racially-charged Senate runoff
Article
/ 28 November 2018

Republican wins Mississippi’s racially-charged Senate runoff

The runoff in the Republican stronghold between Hyde-Smith and Espy came under national scrutiny when unsettling remarks by the senator

By Michael Mathes
US Senate confirms Kavanaugh to Supreme Court after divisive fight
Article
/ 6 October 2018

US Senate confirms Kavanaugh to Supreme Court after divisive fight

Kavanaugh’s confirmation as a replacement for retiring justice Anthony Kennedy was controversial from the start

By Michael Mathes
All eyes on Ohio special election as test of Trump
Article
/ 7 August 2018

All eyes on Ohio special election as test of Trump

Pollsters rate the Ohio race between Republican state senator Troy Balderson and Democratic lawyer Danny O’Connor as a toss-up

By Michael Mathes
Trump doubles down on family separations, cuddles flag
Article
/ 19 June 2018

Trump doubles down on family separations, cuddles flag

A defiant Trump sounded unfazed by the mounting pressure to alleviate the situation before it ruptures into a public relations disaster for his party

By Michael Mathes
US govt shutdown: House Republican leader offers glimmer of hope
Article
/ 30 September 2013

US govt shutdown: House Republican leader offers glimmer of hope

As meetings take place to prevent the US government from closing down, a House Republican leader has hinted that his party could offer a new plan.

By Michael Mathes
‘Oh wow’: Female Republican supporters alarmed by rape remarks
Article
/ 25 October 2012

‘Oh wow’: Female Republican supporters alarmed by rape remarks

US senate candidate Richard Mourdock has set himself back with his own supporters after making a controversial comment about abortion and rape.

By Michael Mathes
Romney: It’s time to ‘change course’ in Middle East
Article
/ 8 October 2012

Romney: It’s time to ‘change course’ in Middle East

Mitt Romney will call for a US change of course in the Middle East, saying President Barack Obama’s muddled strategy has failed to confront extremism.

By Michael Mathes
I’m here for you, Romney tells Hispanic Americans
Article
/ 20 September 2012

I’m here for you, Romney tells Hispanic Americans

Sounding a note of inclusion that belied tension in the campaign, Mitt Romney has told Hispanic voters he would be president for "100%" of Americans.

By Michael Mathes
Obama victory a sure thing, predicts expert
Article
/ 23 April 2012

Obama victory a sure thing, predicts expert

Mitt Romney is in the midst of a bruising, costly campaign to oust Barack but one expert has long said the Republican’s efforts are for naught.

By Michael Mathes
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Article
/ 7 March 2012

Romney takes nail-biting win over Santorum in Ohio

CNN says Mitt Romney has won the vote in Ohio after a battle with Rick Santorum for the Republican presidential nomination in the state.

By Michael Mathes
Egypt aid on a knife’s edge over US activists’ trial
Africa
/ 8 February 2012

Egypt aid on a knife’s edge over US activists’ trial

US senators have warned Egypt that the risk of a rupture in ties is growing amid an escalating row over the trial of US pro-democracy activists.

By Michael Mathes
US govt under pressure to arm Libya rebels
Africa
/ 7 March 2011

US govt under pressure to arm Libya rebels

The administration of President Barack Obama came under mounting pressure on Sunday to arm rebels facing an emboldened and regrouping military.

By Michael Mathes

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