Donald Trump victory in the US presidential election will frustrate China, leading the country to try and assert its economic and political leadership. This means Australia may have to choose.
Donald Trump may lose his bid for the US presidency, but many will be waiting to take his mantle.
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The vice presidential debate may not set off fireworks quite like the presidential debate, but two political scientists explain why it’s still important.
Protesters wearing masks of presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump march in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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From Alfonso the Wise’s bawdy songs of slander to Ronald Reagan’s sunny smile, politics and humor have gone hand-in-hand for centuries. But no one seems to be laughing anymore.
Hillary Clinton with vice presidential hopeful Julian Castro.
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Who will Trump and Clinton pick? Two political scientists say as long as the running mates aren’t as fiercely unpopular as the presidential candidates, it could boost the ticket.
Donald Trump embraces legendary basketball coach Bobby Knight at a campaign rally in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Politicians are often eager to embrace the support of sports stars. But when Donald Trump trots out a very specific type of athlete and coach at his events, who’s he really trying to appeal to?
The saying goes, with age comes wisdom, but is that really true?
President Barack Obama laughs during comedian Larry Wilmore’s routine at the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner.
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When comedian Larry Wilmore called President Obama ‘my n-gga’ during the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner, what was he really saying?
Even with free, private ballots, a quarter of us still end up voting for the ‘wrong’ presidential candidate. Here’s how to make sure you vote for the one who best matches your beliefs and hopes.
Some psychopathic traits can lead to success, at least in the short term.
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Despite the popular perception, most psychopaths aren’t coldblooded or psychotic killers. Many live successfully among us, using their personality traits to get what they want.
A Baltimore Sun cartoon of the 1916 candidates. Charles Evans Hughes drives the car on the left.
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With one year to go till the 2016 election, the candidates for presidency of the United States would do well to see what failure looked like 100 years ago.
From outside the US, Donald Trump might seem a buffoon who cannot be seriously thought of as president.
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The generation who grew up during the Cold War and came to age through the unrest of Vietnam and the civil rights movement still dominate American politics.
Voters face an illusion of choice.
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With Jeb Bush and Rick Perry as the latest hopefuls, the Republican presidential race looks like a free for all. Close examination shows voters are faced with fewer choices than ever before.
Former Florida governor Jeb Bush: Super PAC darling
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Likely presidential hopeful Jeb Bush may be first among equals in support from mega-rich Super PACS but dough alone is not enough to get to the front of the pack in Republican politics
Who is the audience for the commencement address?
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American Presidents tend to use the commencement address to address the audience outside than within the graduation hall. This changes though if they go on to a second term.