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Us Elections 2016

Rigged elections? Nasty woman? Trump continues scorched earth tactics in third debate
Analysis
/ 20 October 2016

Rigged elections? Nasty woman? Trump continues scorched earth tactics in third debate

Trump had one last chance at a debate to reach out to the undecided voters he badly needs to keep his campaign viable. He passed on the opportunity.

By Chris Kahn
Trump does ‘what losers do’ and blasts ‘rigged’ system
Article
/ 18 October 2016

Trump does ‘what losers do’ and blasts ‘rigged’ system

Republican presidential nominee DonaldTrump on Monday cited studies he said showed rampant voter fraud

By Staff Reporter
Dystopian Donald: The horror and the hope in Trump’s presidential campaign
Article
/ 17 October 2016

Dystopian Donald: The horror and the hope in Trump’s presidential campaign

Trump’s RNC speech has been described as dark and apocalyptic. He talked of a “crisis” framed as an existential threat to “our way of life”.

By Staff Reporter
Michelle Obama destroys Trump: The measure of any society is how it treats its women
Article
/ 14 October 2016

Michelle Obama destroys Trump: The measure of any society is how it treats its women

In an emotional plea, Obama asked voters to reject Donald Trump for the sake of children and future generations.

By Kiri Rupiah
Donald Trump touched us inappropriately, two women claim
Article
/ 13 October 2016

Donald Trump touched us inappropriately, two women claim

Two women accused Donald Trump of inappropriate touching in a story published on Wednesday by the New York Times.

By Staff Reporter
Trump vs Clinton: Battle between ‘devil’ and ‘abuser’ gets heated in second debate
Article
/ 10 October 2016

Trump vs Clinton: Battle between ‘devil’ and ‘abuser’ gets heated in second debate

A defiant Donald Trump on Sunday said Hillary Clinton would go to jail if he were president.

By Steve Holland
Trump forced into apology after disturbing remarks about women surface in leaked video
Article
/ 8 October 2016

Trump forced into apology after disturbing remarks about women surface in leaked video

During the taped conversation, Trump talks about the ease of seducing women because of fame.

By Kiri Rupiah
Battle of the running mates: Who are Tim Kaine and Mike Pence?
Analysis
/ 5 October 2016

Battle of the running mates: Who are Tim Kaine and Mike Pence?

Tim Kaine and Mike Pence are experienced politicians but little known to many American voters.

By Al Jazeera
Hillary Clinton’s debate ‘victory’ boosts rand to five-week high
Article
/ 27 September 2016

Hillary Clinton’s debate ‘victory’ boosts rand to five-week high

Markets have judged Hillary Clinton to have won the first of three US presidential debates against rival Donald Trump.

By Xola Potelwa
Hillary Clinton puts Donald Trump on defensive in blistering debate
Article
/ 27 September 2016

Hillary Clinton puts Donald Trump on defensive in blistering debate

Each accuses the other of distortions, falsehoods while Asian shares rise – suggesting investors see Clinton winning.

By Steve Holland
Five key debate moments that altered the course of a presidential race
Article
/ 26 September 2016

Five key debate moments that altered the course of a presidential race

Policy nuances often fail to stick in the minds of debate viewers. It’s all about delivering the most memorable moment.

By Staff Reporter
Letters to the editor: August 26 to September 1 2016
Article
/ 26 August 2016

Letters to the editor: August 26 to September 1 2016

Readers write in about the ANC Youth League, academic freedom, the right wing, and the ANC Youth League.

By Letters
The US election: What’s at stake for Africa’s quest to deepen democracy?
Article
/ 18 August 2016

The US election: What’s at stake for Africa’s quest to deepen democracy?

What lessons for democracy in Africa the Trump and Clinton campaigns may hold.

By John J Stremlau
Donald Trump’s campaign denies advocating Hillary Clinton’s assassination
Article
/ 10 August 2016

Donald Trump’s campaign denies advocating Hillary Clinton’s assassination

Trump suggests gun rights supporters could stop Hillary Clinton, remarks considered by US media as a hint to assassinate her.

By Al Jazeera
Trump’s week of campaign woe: Six biggest gaffes from Donald
Article
/ 8 August 2016

Trump’s week of campaign woe: Six biggest gaffes from Donald

Not one for political correctness, the Republican presidential nominee put his foot in it repeatedly.

By Staff Reporter
Obama blasts Donald Trump as ‘unfit to serve as president’
Article
/ 3 August 2016

Obama blasts Donald Trump as ‘unfit to serve as president’

In a searing rebuke, US President called on Republican party leaders to disown Donald Trump.

By Staff Reporter
Muslims urge US voters to defeat hate and own community to go represent in politics
Article
/ 29 July 2016

Muslims urge US voters to defeat hate and own community to go represent in politics

Community leaders declare war on Islamophobia as Republican Trump ups the ante on xenophobia.

By Dalia Hatuqa
Sanders has a better chance than Clinton of beating Trump
Article
/ 20 May 2016

Sanders has a better chance than Clinton of beating Trump

Polls show that the largest block of American voters prefer the trailing Democratic candidate to Hillary Clinton.

By Staff Reporter
US’s nightmare an absurd reality
Article
/ 6 May 2016

US’s nightmare an absurd reality

The big, orange, frightening apparition no one really thought would be the Republican presidential candidate, now is – and he could win that race too.

By Staff Reporter
Cruz drops out: America’s Trump nightmare has arrived
Article
/ 4 May 2016

Cruz drops out: America’s Trump nightmare has arrived

‘It’s been an unbelievable day and evening and year’, Trump said at the beginning of his acceptance speech. Unbelievable is one word for it.

By Staff Reporter
Republican hopefuls woo Californians
Article
/ 2 May 2016

Republican hopefuls woo Californians

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

By Alison Vekshin and James M Nash
Ten inconsistencies in Trump’s foreign policy
Article
/ 28 April 2016

Ten inconsistencies in Trump’s foreign policy

How closely the Republican frontrunner’s first big foreign policy speech stands up to detailed scrutiny is already the subject of fierce debate.

By Dan Roberts
Trump attacks Clinton as victories set stage for brutal election
Article
/ 27 April 2016

Trump attacks Clinton as victories set stage for brutal election

Battle lines appear drawn for general election as Republican frontrunner says Democrat has nothing going for her except ‘the woman’s card’.

By David Smith and Sabrina Siddiqui
Trump and Clinton win big in New York, cast themselves as inevitable
Article
/ 20 April 2016

Trump and Clinton win big in New York, cast themselves as inevitable

The respective front-runners scored vital victories and will go into future state battles with much confidence.

By Staff Reporter
Trump blasts ‘rigged’ system after Cruz loss
Article
/ 12 April 2016

Trump blasts ‘rigged’ system after Cruz loss

After his Colorado convention loss over the weekend, the Republican presidential front-runner was quick to lay the blame on a "crooked" process.

By Staff Reporter
Cruz slows Trump’s steamroller
Article
/ 7 April 2016

Cruz slows Trump’s steamroller

Texas senator Ted Cruz described his recent win as a "turning point" in the Republican presidential race.

By Dan Roberts
Trump can’t ‘jump around’ to Everlast’s song
Article
/ 5 April 2016

Trump can’t ‘jump around’ to Everlast’s song

What do Adele, Everlast, Neil Young and R.E.M. have in common? They’ve all barred Donald Trump from using their music.

By Shaun Tandon
Is Ivanka Trump’s ‘bullshit filter’ compromised?
Article
/ 30 March 2016

Is Ivanka Trump’s ‘bullshit filter’ compromised?

The daughter of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump should ask herself whether his race for the White House will help or hurt her.

By Staff Reporter
Sanders gets a sweet taste of victory
Article
/ 11 March 2016

Sanders gets a sweet taste of victory

Bernie Sanders is on a roll after the upset win in Michigan – but the odds on him winning are slim.

By Dan Roberts
Sanders wins stunning upset over Clinton, Trump wins big in Michigan primary
Article
/ 9 March 2016

Sanders wins stunning upset over Clinton, Trump wins big in Michigan primary

Vermont senator had trailed in polls by more than 20 points but opposition to free trade and growing African American support lead to victory.

By Dan Roberts
How Donald Trump broke the media
Article
/ 7 March 2016

How Donald Trump broke the media

The jester of Twitter doesn’t need traditional media or campaign war chests. Here’s why.

By Staff Reporter
A man like Trump has won before
Article
/ 3 March 2016

A man like Trump has won before

Like Donal Trump, former American president Andrew Jackson was despised by many – yet this outsider managed to become US president.

By Staff Reporter
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