Could the Republican Party become the party of the old-fashioned welfare state while the Democrats become the party of free enterprise?
Category: United States
Enter the Libertarian
America's Libertarians again choose Gary Johnson as their standard-bearer. And now that we know who the candidates are, some interest is starting to focus on the dynamics of the Electoral College.
Flag games in America
As if it didn't have enough problems already, America's Republican Party is split over display of the rebel flag.
Election preview: Philippines
The Philippines elect a new president on Monday, with the front-runner making many people uncomfortable.
Trump, and other updates
Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee, after his last major rival conceded in Indiana. That, plus updates from Ireland, Iran and Equatorial Guinea.
Well, isn’t this a treat?
Big wins for Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump leave one race decided, but the other still heading towards a contested convention.
Today New York, …
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton go into today's New York primary as strong favorites. Updates to come as results emerge.
Something strange is happening to the Republicans
Two sets of figures show up some revealing things about the direction of the Republican Party.
Another dictator’s daughter in the lead
The daughter of Peru's jailed authoritarian leads in her country's presidential election. Meanwhile, South Korea's president, with a similar background, suffers a rebuff at the polls.
Winning in Wisconsin
Both front-runners lose in Wisconsin. It's not yet enough to derail Hillary Clinton, but Donald Trump looks to be in trouble.