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‘Not my president!’

Article Reuters - 11 Nov 2016

Disappointed United States demonstrators protested Donald Trump's victory.

From aid to trade, turbulence awaits

Article Matuma Letsoalo Author, Zachary Donnenfeld, Howard Schneider & - 11 Nov 2016

As Trump takes the US’s gaze inward, Africa could be rocked by loss of market access and healthcare funding

Editorial: Not everyone in US is mad

Article Editorial - 11 Nov 2016

Only a quarter of the US’s active citizenry supports president-elect Trump, and many may do so only provisionally.

Note from the pros: Grab them by the purse strings

Article Editorial - 11 Nov 2016

Some handy tips for the American president-elect from the people in the know.

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As controversy around their candidate continues, Dump-Trump Republicans mull Clinton

Article Michael Mathes - 5 Aug 2016

The Republican nominee carries on stumbling from one gaffe to another and high-profile party officials are defecting.

Hiccup for Hillary as cracks show

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Feb 2016

She may seem the most electable Democratic hopeful, but can voters be persuaded to trust her?

Right-wing US states feel the Bern

Article Tom Dart - 23 Jul 2015

Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders says there is no reason for the Democrats to give up on Republican strongholds.

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Donald can trump other campaign ads on TV

Analysis Staff Reporter - 9 Jul 2015

Trump enjoys key advantages under federal communications law, which gives his campaigns special privileges over all other potential TV advertisers.

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Two conventions, two Americas. Seldom has the divide been greater

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Sep 2012

Witnessing both conferences is to see anger from the Republicans and abiding hope from the Democrats.

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Marco Rubio vs Julian Castro: The battle for 50m Hispanic votes

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Sep 2012

Democrat mayor and Republican senator symbolise the divide between left and right in the Hispanic demographic.

Romney surges ahead with big win in Nevada

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Feb 2012

Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney romped to victory in the Nevada caucuses, cementing his position as frontrunner to take on Obama.

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Republican presidential potentials to debate

Article Olivier Knox - 7 Jan 2012

Frontrunner Mitt Romney and rivals for the Republican presidential nomination will face off in a high-stakes debate ahead of New Hampshire's primary.

Struggling Pawlenty exits White House race

Article Staff Reporter - 14 Aug 2011

Tim Pawlenty has dropped out of the 2012 US presidential race -- a day after a disappointing showing in an early test of strength among his party.

My dearest Comrade Barack –

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Nov 2008

(Note to postman, in case the inauguration is fast- tracked please forward this letter to the White House in Washington)

Barack’s popularity balloons

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Nov 2008

The Troyeville Hotel heaved with party people on Wednesday night as hundreds turned up to celebrate Barack Obama's White House win.

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