After Obama... who's next?
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Donald Trump, President elect: A collection
Read now to access more details of Donald Trump, President elect: A collectionThis Friday, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. Experts from the OU and beyond share their insights into the man - and what his policies might mean for the world.
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Attacked but not hacked: How secure was the US election?
Read now to access more details of Attacked but not hacked: How secure was the US election?Fears that hackers might try and alter figures at the ballot boxes were unfounded - but that doesn't mean the US democratic process didn't come under exteme strrain, believes Richard Forno.
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Florida just wants it over
Read now to access more details of Florida just wants it overAfter a long, bad tempered campaign, the main desire from voters in Florida is not for Trump or Clinton, but just for release from the electoral cycle.
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What does the US election mean for Europe?
Read now to access more details of What does the US election mean for Europe?Rutgers University's Simon Reich gives a personal perspective on what the vote - however it goes - might mean East of the Atlantic.
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US Election 2016: A last week reading list
Read now to access more details of US Election 2016: A last week reading listFrom people sharing the candidates' names to a view from Germany: A short collection of differing perspectives as the American election reaches its noisy conclusion
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Clinton / Trump II: America comes off the loser
Watch now to access more details of Clinton / Trump II: America comes off the loserLiam Kennedy watches the second debate, and says regardless of who won, American politics lost.
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Clinton / Trump: Two views of the first debate
Watch now to access more details of Clinton / Trump: Two views of the first debateAdam Quinn believes Trump stumbled; Gleb Tsipursky thinks those handing victory to Clinton are missing something important.
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Why is it dangerous when Trump sees people as objects?
Read now to access more details of Why is it dangerous when Trump sees people as objects?Donald Trump has a habit, argues Jennifer Mercieca, of dehumanizing those he disagrees with - and that's dangerous.
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How do voters choose between two unappealing candidates?
Read now to access more details of How do voters choose between two unappealing candidates?Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have already ensured a place in history - as the most disliked pairing in a Presidential race in living memory. So how do voters choose when they feel both options are unpalatable?
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The 2016 race enters the home straight
Read now to access more details of The 2016 race enters the home straightThe start of September sees the US Presidential election enter its final stages. The polls might be suggesting Hillary will coast to victory - but how far should we trust the polls?
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A post-convention Presidential Campaign reading list
Read now to access more details of A post-convention Presidential Campaign reading listDonald Trump and Hillary Clinton have been formally adopted as candidates by the two main parties; Gary Johnson is also in the race. Here's a round-up of some of the more interesting perspectives published post-conventions.
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What did Bernie Sanders' campaign achieve?
Read now to access more details of What did Bernie Sanders' campaign achieve?Bernie Sanders has given his endorsement to his rival for the Democratic Nomination, Hillary Clinton. But could he still have an influence on the White House? Michael Patrick Cullinane believes there's a chance.
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Should the Americans consider the lessons of Brexit before voting this November?
Read now to access more details of Should the Americans consider the lessons of Brexit before voting this November?Populist policies - by definition - are easy ways to build support. But, warns Jeffrey Kucik, there could be an economic cost to be paid in attacking free trade agreements.
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Why do American parties hold conventions?
Watch now to access more details of Why do American parties hold conventions?They're expensive, tricky to organise, and - as the Republicans are finding this week - can be strewn with difficulties. Why do the two main US parties hold conventions to select a candidate?
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Reacting to Hillary Clinton's nomination
Read now to access more details of Reacting to Hillary Clinton's nominationHillary Clinton has won enough delegates to be certain of being the Democratic Party's candidate for President. She's the first woman to have been selected by a major US party. What does this mean for America, Hillary - and for women?
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Why Bernie Sanders could determine the shape of America for years to come
Read now to access more details of Why Bernie Sanders could determine the shape of America for years to comeWith just days to go until the key Democratic Primaries, Hillary Clinton's prospects are tied to the performance of Bernie Sanders. And this could mean more than just who runs in the November elections...
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Are old voting machines a threat to democracy?
Read now to access more details of Are old voting machines a threat to democracy?Although e-voting might seem like a modern way of running an election, in the US the current infrastructure is already sliding into obsolesence - and threatening to cause chaos this November.
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Was Alcibiades the Athenian Donald Trump?
Read now to access more details of Was Alcibiades the Athenian Donald Trump?A roistering, rabble-rousing politician from the birth of democracy bears comparison with the former host of The Celebrity Apprentice, suggests Robert Garland
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New York Minutes: What do the NY primaries tell us about the 2016 Presidential election?
Read now to access more details of New York Minutes: What do the NY primaries tell us about the 2016 Presidential election?Last night [19th April] the voters of New York took their turn to choose candidates for the 2016 Presidential Election. What did their activity tell us?
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Would Donald Trump's wall work to reduce migration from Mexico?
Read now to access more details of Would Donald Trump's wall work to reduce migration from Mexico?One of the central planks of Donald Trump's campaign for President has been the pledge to build a wall between the US and Mexico. In a personal opinion piece, Lisa Wade explains why a wall might exacerbate the problem he's hoping it will solve.
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Why is the time right for Donald Trump's style of charismatic leadership?
Read now to access more details of Why is the time right for Donald Trump's style of charismatic leadership?For some observers, Donald Trump's success in the Republican Primaries is a puzzle. Is it down to his charisma and the times?
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Could President Trump do what Candidate Trump promises in the struggle against Islamic State?
Read now to access more details of Could President Trump do what Candidate Trump promises in the struggle against Islamic State?Donald Trump has been explaining how - were he to become President - he would "win" against Islamic State. But if he turns his stump pledges into action, would he be breaking international law?
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The 'what now Wednesday' after the Super Tuesday before
Read now to access more details of The 'what now Wednesday' after the Super Tuesday beforeYesterday, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump did well in their respective parties' primary elections. So, where are we now? The Conversation canvassed some expert opinion.
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Marco Rubio wins by coming in third
Read now to access more details of Marco Rubio wins by coming in thirdRubio's third place in the Iowa caucus makes him the most successful of the Republican candidates, while Sander's close second to Clinton in the Democratic race isn't as strong a showing as it looks
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Could Bernie Sanders be the next American President?
Read now to access more details of Could Bernie Sanders be the next American President?Once seen as too far left to be anything other than a curiosity in the 2016 race, Bernie Sanders is now looking like a serious contender. Bob Rigg offers his personal view of the current state of the 2016 campaign.
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The US Presedential Election 2016: The first GOP debate
Read now to access more details of The US Presedential Election 2016: The first GOP debateThe first televised debate amongst those hoping to lead the Republican Party into next year's Presedential Election brought a crowded podium and a lot of heat. The Conversation invited US academics to weigh up how the participants fared.
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