The presidential nominating contests may be wrapping up, with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump both heading into Super Tuesday on a high. The Republican Party, however, is not happy.
Month: February 2016
Grand coalition looms in Ireland
Ireland's general election has produced a parliament that looks as if it will be unworkable on any basis other than a coalition of the two major parties, historic enemies though they are.
Election preview: Ireland
Ireland combines an idiosyncratic party system with an oddly familiar electoral system, but today's election could usher in a period of uncertainty.
Can anyone stop Trump?
Donald Trump walks away with the Nevada caucuses. Can anyone stop him getting the Republican nomination? And how much does it matter?
Bolivia says No
In what looks like a win for Latin American democracy, Bolivia's voters appear to have turned down a proposal to extend presidential term limits.
On to South Carolina and Nevada
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton start favorites as their respective parties vote tonight in South Carolina and Nevada.
The continuing struggle for Senate democracy
Don't depend on the media to explain what's at stake with Senate voting reform, or even to point out the biases of their sources.
New Hampshire, live
Results from the New Hampshire primary as they appear.
What are we looking for in New Hampshire?
There's not much doubt about the likely winners in New Hampshire, but the ordering of the rest could do a lot to help sort out the Republican contest.
An Iberian update
Portugal gets a new president and Catalonia gets a new premier, but Spain is still waiting.
The World is Not Enough 