Extraordinary day at the DNC
Quite a day for the Democrats and their convention in Philadelphia. Hillary makes history, but Jill Stein and Donald Trump may be the main beneficiaries.
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DNC: Bernie Speaks
The Democratic Party is holding their convention in Philadelphia. The day has started with an apology to Bernie Sanders and a poll boost for Donald Trump. Sanders speaks live at 2PM (approx).
UPDATE: Feel the BERN! Live NOW.
UPDATE: Video of Bernie Sanders’ speech now added.
Has Hillary Clinton hired Bernie Sanders’ social media team?
Overnight Hillary Clinton’s campaign team has released a video that not only elegantly mimics and repeats the 1964 classic campaign ad “Confessions of a Republican” but involves the same actor who for exactly the same reasons has decided he cannot support the Republican candidate for the presidency.
Clinton off the hook
The FBI is not recommending that prosecutors seek charges against Clinton. Her pre-ordained path to the Whitehouse just got a lot smoother.
Why American Foreign Policy still matters
So what should the next President of the United States focus on? Military power or economic domination or international institutions?
How about a bit of balance on Hillary Clinton?
I think it’s time we stopped buying into the Trump-ite view of Hillary Clinton.
H1 and H2
In a few months, the two most important leadership roles on the planet could be held by women. How cool is that? We’ve come a long way, world!
Time for Bernie to stand down?
What will Bernie do now?
Trump In, Bern Out, Hillary Home and Hosed?
Donald Trump has finally got the last Republican delegates need to secure his candidacy. Bernie Sanders has lost his race (but is being pressured to stand as an independent). Now that the candidates are all but confirmed, the sideshow is over. It’s Clinton vs Drumpf in the most entertaining election in a generation.
Indiana vote
Keep an eye on the Indiana US primary vote today. Trump has crushed all opposition and Bernie is going to pull off an upset win.
Update: Rumours that Cruz is dropping out of the race! Update: True – Cruz is gone.
Big wins for Bernie
To the eternal annoyance of the establishment Democrats, Bernie Sanders is still winning primaries.
Latest primaries – Rubio gone
Results are coming in from Florida, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina and Ohio in the US primaries. Trump and Clinton take Florida, Rubio drops out.
The destruction of the Republican Party
It appears that the party of Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Regan are having problems.
Why Hillary is the only candidate to beat Donald Trump
Why Hillary Clinton should be the Democratic nomination for this year’s American Presidential elections.
Super Tuesday
Strange days indeed.
JMG: The Decline and Fall of Hillary Clinton
As with Corbyn, and as with Syriza, the US oligarchy is now finding out that ordinary people are refusing to buy into the status quo regardless of how much big money spin is being spun.
Sanders v Clinton Campaign ads
Recent campaign videos from Bernie Saunders and from Hillary Clinton provide interesting contrasts on who the candidates are targeting. Which approach is best?
The end of conventional wisdom?
After Bernie Sanders’ dead-heat with Hillary Clinton in Iowa, the race to the Democrat nomination at the upcoming convention just got much more interesting. A Quinnipiac poll now has him trail her nationally by two points. Just as with Corbyn in Britain, the pundits are tying themselves in knots trying to make sense of it.
Sanders vs Trump
Sanders is increasing his lead over Clinton in early states. Trump has just been endorsed by Palin. A Sanders vs Trump face off doesn’t seem as unlikely as it used to.
Paris 3 – common sense from Democrats
The fallout from the Paris attacks continues. The American political reaction is as important as it is predicable.
Clinton opposes TPP
Associated Press: BREAKING: Hillary Clinton says she opposes Pacific Rim trade deal, breaking with Obama.
Clinton running for president
As expected, Hillary Clinton has announced her candidacy in next year’s presidential election.
We don’t know how lucky we are
Wikileaks have given us another glimpse at the reality behind the curtain of international diplomacy, and a “full and frank” assessment of New Zealand’s geopolitical insignificance…
Friday photo op
Labour Party leader and PM of Japan John Key talks to visiting US President Hillary Clinton.
Where’s the White House invite, John?
John Key proved one thing this week. When it comes to international affairs, he’s full of s**t. Despite all his claims about being best buds with Barack Obama, he didn’t even get an invite to meet him from top U.S. diplomat Hillary Clinton. He probably didn’t help future chances either by referring to Hillary as “President Clinton”. You sure are a class act John.
The Wellington Declaration
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has arrived in NZ for a three day visit. She will sign a declaration representing a formal recognition of the fact that a (post 1984 nuclear free) “thaw” in relationships has been complete since 2007. Under the convoluted diplomatic language, however, it seems that nothing much will be changing. But I’m sure Clinton’s visit is going to be a lovely photo-op.
Key to get White House invite?
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is on her way to New Zealand this week, bringing the customary promises of good will and better relations between our two countries.
The big question is however: Will Clinton be bringing the overdue White House invite for our Prime Minister? John Key has claimed after all he and Obama are best pals… and he can pick up the phone anytime. Now’s the test.