Kamala Harris's running mate brings strengths to the Democrat ticket, although it is not yet clear whether or not they are quite the strengths it needs.
Author: Charles Richardson
Three months to go
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Venezuela splits the left
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How not to rig an election
Venezuela's election, as was feared in advance, is clearly fraudulent. Whether or not it can be overturned is another question.
Courts and constitutions revisited
Joe Biden launches an attempt to make reform of the Supreme Court into an election issue.
Betting on Harris
Kamala Harris has improved the Democrats' position in the opinion polls, although the betting markets seem to be lagging behind.
Election preview: Venezuela
Venezuela's president is facing probable defeat, but it's far from clear whether he will accept the result.
Still no French government
France's left has advanced as far as settling on a candidate for prime minister, but the hard part is yet to come.
A sad anniversary
Some think that Australia's system of compulsory voting is something to celebrate. Here's why they're wrong.
Harris gets her chance
Kamala Harris is given her big opportunity at a time when her country and her party are facing disaster.
The World is Not Enough 