United States Elections

‘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.

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 bogdan TagDiv - 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.

Donald can trump other campaign ads on TV

Analysis bogdan TagDiv - 9 Jul 2015

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

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.

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

Article bogdan TagDiv - 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 bogdan TagDiv - 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.

Republican presidential potentials to debate

Article bogdan TagDiv - 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.

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