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US presidential campaign 2020: The Democratic conundrum

Analysis Charles R Stith - 2 Mar 2020

As Super Tuesday looms, there are five candidates left in the Democratic race. But the party must ensure it selects someone who will be able to defeat incumbent Donald Trump

Historic Trump impeachment trial to begin in earnest

World Francesco Fontemaggi - 21 Jan 2020

President Donald Trump's historic impeachment trial begins in earnest on Tuesday in the Senate, with Democrats calling for his removal from...

Trump launches 2020 bid with vow to ‘keep America great’

Article Jerome Cartillier & Sebastian Smith - 19 Jun 2019

The US president launched his campaign for the 2020 elections

Joe Biden: Popular, seasoned Democrat with a cumbersome past

Article Michael Mathes - 27 Apr 2019

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

Trump got elected mainly because establishment politicians ignored the people

Analysis Staff Reporter - 17 Nov 2016

And now citizens face the prospect of a president who will tilt the country towards white supremacy

Republican hopefuls woo Californians

Article Alison Vekshin & James M Nash - 2 May 2016

The Golden State is awash with GOP candidates hoping to bag a trove of prized primary delegates.

Trump trashed, Carson wounded in decisive debate

Article Ed Pilkington - 15 Nov 2015

Mainstream US Republican presidential hopefuls such as Rand Paul and Jeb Bush snatch back control from populist ‘outsider’ candidates.

US-style poll debates: Send in the clowns

Analysis Staff Reporter - 25 Sep 2015

The ANC's idea of letting the people help choose ward candidates could devolve into a circus.

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.

Obama seeks to define Romney for voters

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Apr 2012

When President Barack Obama criticised Mitt Romney by name this week, he worded his attack carefully and with bite.

Republicans rally against ‘war on religious freedom’

Article Staff Reporter - 1 Apr 2012

Republicans are rallying against what they see as an insidious attack on Christians by Democrats in governmentbent on eroding 'moral values'.

Santorum vows to defeat Romney after Louisiana win

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Mar 2012

Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum has said his latest victory on the campaign trail shows he can beat frontrunner Mitt Romney.

Romney savours Super Tuesday wins and blasts Obama

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Mar 2012

Mitt Romney assured his followers he would earn the 2012 Republican nomination, as he savoured Super Tuesday victories and savaged Barack Obama.

Do or die for Santorum as Super Tuesday dawns

Article Staff Reporter - 6 Mar 2012

Mitt Romney could take a leap toward finishing off chief rival Rick Santorum and seize command of the race for the Republican ticket on Super Tuesday.

Romney sweeps Nevada as Gingrich vows to hang on

Article Staff Reporter - 6 Feb 2012

Mitt Romney has coasted to victory in the US Republican Party's latest presidential nomination caucus, but rival Newt Gingrich has vowed to fight on.

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