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Democrats counting their troubles

More counting issues plague the Democrats in Nevada, but they don't stop Bernie Sanders scoring a resounding win. Nor is there much sign of consolidation among his opponents.

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On to Nevada!

Bernie Sanders has consolidated has position as favorite for the Democrat nomination, but there's still a long way to go.

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Charles Richardson Elections, Party matters, United States 1 Comment 19 February 202031 December 2020

Replacing Corbyn

Britain's Labour Party has begun the process of choosing a new leader, with the task of deciding just how far to go in disowning the legacy of Jeremy Corbyn.

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Back in New Hampshire

Bernie Sanders will start a strong favorite in tonight's New Hampshire primary. His path to the nomination depends on his opponents failing to unite against him.

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Meanwhile, in Thuringia

Outrage in Germany as liberals and centre-right vote with the far right in a state parliament. Has an important taboo been broken?

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The Iowa four and a half

Voting is about to get under way for the first time in the US presidential race. Here's what to look for in Iowa.

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A history of impeachment, part II

Transplanted to the United States, impeachment was never intended as a means to resolve political conflicts. When that use was attempted, it failed – but so did other methods.

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A history of impeachment, part I

As Donald Trump's impeachment trial approaches its inevitable climax, it's worth a look at where this process came from and how it fits in with the United States constitution.

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A big year in regional Italy

Two regional elections in Italy done, with six more to come. The far right is still powerful but not unstoppable.

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Two concepts of progressivism in Iowa

All eyes are on Iowa, with a lot of attention paid to the two candidates on the left of the field. But are they on the same "left"?

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