COMMENT
— Nikki Haley, trailing behind Trump in polls, pledges to persist in the presidential race. Speculation suggests her candidacy aims to challenge Republicans and offer an alternative.
US Politics
2024 US Presidential Election
— Research shows that US campaign spending in elections tends to mobilise people to vote rather than to switch support.
2024 US Presidential Election
— Despite initial doubts, Donald Trump’s 2024 Republican nomination was inevitable due to boosted momentum from criminal prosecutions, ballot disqualifications, party machine support, and a genuine desire for Trumpism.
OPINION
— B. Jay Cooper tells his friends supporting Donald Trump to reflect on his character and actions, especially his silence on Putin’s actions, including the death of Navalny, and his disregard for NATO solidarity, risking alliances.
Vladimir Putin
— Tucker Carlson, ex-Fox News host, has interviewed Vladimir Putin on Ukraine, US politics, and NATO. As a vocal critic of Biden, Carlson’s interview raises questions about humanising Putin.
US Politics
— The US Supreme Court is set to hear Donald Trump’s appeal against exclusion from the Colorado Republican primary, facing constitutional issues on insurrection charges and Section 3 application. The outcome’s uncertainty raises concerns for American democracy.
OPINION
— Taylor Swift, allegedly a government plant, is theorised by right-wing conspiracists to strategically endorse Joe Biden with boyfriend Travis Kelce before the November election.
2024 US Presidential Election
— When Joe Biden became president in 2021, expectations were to heal after Trump. Now, facing low approval and Trump’s rise, Democrats debate Biden’s 2024 run, fearing a risky legacy.
2024 US Presidential Election
— Donald Trump’s New Hampshire primary win strengthens his 2024 Republican nomination chances, but winning independents poses a challenge. The 2020 study suggests Biden’s broader appeal and likability may challenge Trump’s divisive strategy.
2024 US Presidential Election
— Donald Trump champions a ‘madman’ foreign policy, lauded by supporters for unpredictability. Critics label it reckless. Historical examples show such tactics often fail due to credibility erosion.
2024 Republican Party Presidential Primaries
— Donald Trump has secured the Republican presidential primary in New Hampshire, marking his second consecutive win in the GOP nomination process.
2024 US Presidential Election
— Donald Trump’s Iowa caucus win attracts attention, but its predictive value is historically low due to unrepresentative demographics. Media should avoid overstating Trump’s success and political resurgence based on one caucus.
Conspiracy Theories
— Liberal conspiracy theories, often dismissed as fringe, can be more damaging than their counterparts. The exaggeration of antisemitism in Labour and false Trump-Russia collusion claims showcase their negative impact.
US Politics
— Is President Joe Biden’s ego outpacing his ability to govern, given his strong legislative achievements and ongoing popularity? Voters will have to assess his leadership in the 2024 election, considering the complex interplay of personal emotions and pragmatism.
US Foreign Policy
— The term ‘axis of evil’ is being revived by some Republicans to describe China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. However, the new grouping differs in principles and has more tenuous links to US policy. It also appears driven by Republicans in Congress rather than the White House.
Politics
— Populism is surging, exemplified by Donald Trump’s strategy of undermining trust in democratic institutions. This global trend features populist leaders portraying themselves as champions of the people, making unfounded allegations of collusion, and fostering widespread distrust.
