US elections 2020

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Democratic presidential candidate, former Vice President Joe Biden. Photo: AP Photo/Patrick Semansky

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Alexander Soros: Time to renew the friendship between America and Europe

A Biden victory this November could reset transAtlantic relations, writes Alexander Soros

Terry Prone: Dissident members of US Republican party undermine Donald Trump's campaign

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Irish Examiner View: What awaits next United States leader?

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Pádraig Hoare: Trump is the party now

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Pádraig Hoare: How US presidential races of the past shaped America

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Bernie Sanders' impact on American politics will go on 'for a very long time' says brother

Irish Examiner View: Fighting the Pandemic - USA shows how politics can implode

Even if the evolution of the fully opposable thumb was one of the vital toeholds in the conquest of the evolutionary Everest by homo sapiens, it is clear that hope, determination, and curiosity were every bit as important.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020

Kyran Fitzgerald: Biden and Sanders to reshape global business policies, no matter who wins

Amid the Covid-19 crisis, the race to secure the Democratic nomination has put health spending and rolling back tax cuts in the spotlight, writes Kyran Fitzgerald

Tue, 17 Mar, 2020

Kent Harrington: Trump has begun his national security purge

The US President has long denigrated the non-partisan work of his intelligence analysts, but he has finally ratcheted that up to the firing of top officials, says Kent Harrington

Thu, 05 Mar, 2020

The Irish Examiner: Wall Street speaks

Democratic primary withdrawals have left Joe Biden rejuvenated.

Thu, 05 Mar, 2020

Julie Pace: Biden time as Bernie Sanders slumps on biggest day

Two white men in their late-70s will now battle it out to become the standard-bearer for an increasingly diverse Democratic party in the US. Julie Pace reports from Washington

Thu, 05 Mar, 2020

Bloomberg quits White House race, backs Joe Biden

The billionaire had taken stock after his big-money gamble on Super Tuesday ended in failure.

Wed, 04 Mar, 2020

Irish Examiner View: Same fight on three fronts: Left battles to recover plausibility

Today is Super Tuesday in America’s presidential election process.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2020

The Irish Examiner View: Unsettled and very unsettling

If the outcome could be a second term for US president Donald Trump, then passing curiosity becomes justified concern.

Sun, 01 Mar, 2020

The Irish Examiner View: Race to the bottom

It’s difficult but not impossible to see this year’s race to the White House becoming a more puerile spectacle than the one that was on show this past week.

Fri, 28 Feb, 2020

Joseph Ax: Can Sanders beat Trump? Yes he can

Many Democrats are sceptical that a socialist could make it the White House, but Bernie Sanders is gaining momentum, writes Joseph Ax

Fri, 28 Feb, 2020

Super Tuesday: All you need to know about the biggest day in the Democratic primaries

Right now the US democratic primaries are well underway with the first three states having voted.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2020

Elizabeth Drew: Lining up for a shot at Trump

The election in the US this year comes at a time of crisis for democracy. Elizabeth Drew looks at some of the Democratic candidates.

Fri, 21 Feb, 2020

Mark Leibovich: Just an ordinary Joe?

He flopped in Iowa, but the former US vice-president insists he will prevail and capture the Democratic nomination and oust Donald Trump from the White House, writes Mark Leibovich.

Sat, 08 Feb, 2020

Bernie Sanders' grandson wore an Irish jersey at presidential campaign rally

Bernie Sanders' grandson's caused a stir among Ireland football fans after turning up to a campaign rally in a Republic of Ireland jersey.

Sun, 02 Feb, 2020

The great contenders: Who are the Democrats in the race to take on Donald Trump

The race to select a Democratic candidate to depose incumbent president Donald Trump begins in Iowa on Monday. Bette Browne casts an eye over the runners and riders.

Sat, 01 Feb, 2020

US Democrats debate ways to cut back big tech

US Democratic presidential contender Elizabeth Warren went after big tech during the Democratic debate on Tuesday night but brushed off rival Kamala Harris’s challenge to join her in calling for President Donald Trump’s suspension from Twitter.

Thu, 17 Oct, 2019

Warren challenges Biden for top spot in Democratic primary polls

Elizabeth Warren is now neck and neck with Joe Biden in Democratic primary polls, according to RealClearPolitics.

Mon, 14 Oct, 2019

Bernie Sanders recovering from emergency heart surgery

US presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders has cancelled all further appearances after having emergency heart surgery.

Wed, 02 Oct, 2019

Democrats trumping each other proves little

The 25 candidates for the party’s presidential nomination have been scoring points off one another, but beating Donald Trump will be a tougher task, says Elizabeth Drew,

Mon, 15 Jul, 2019

Montana Governor becomes 22nd Democrat to enter presidential race

Montana Governor Steve Bullock has announced his is running for US president, becoming the 22nd Democrat Party challenger to Donald Trump.

Tue, 14 May, 2019

New CNN poll gives Joe Biden 24 point lead over Bernie Sanders

Former US vice-president Joe Biden has received a bump in the polls following his 2020 announcement last week.

Tue, 30 Apr, 2019