US Election series: Trump, Clinton wins big, Rubio quits
Mar 16, 2016 06:46 am UTC| Commentary Politics
March 15 was a big day for US presidential race and especially for Republican side. Two of the candidates, Marco Rubio and John Kasich had votes in their home state, Florida and Ohio, where latter is the governor. In...
The view from Ohio: Kasich's win and what's next
Mar 16, 2016 04:42 am UTC| Politics
After Tuesdays voting, the outcome of the Democratic presidential primary appears settled. Thanks to decisive wins in Florida, Ohio and North Carolina, Hillary Clinton can breathe easier. For Republicans, however, the...
Trump crushes Rubio, but fails to shut down the race
Mar 16, 2016 04:41 am UTC| Politics
With five more states weighing in, Donald Trump has cemented his status as Republican frontrunner but he still hasnt sealed the deal. Trump netted the lions share of delegates available, winning North Carolina,...
How did the radical right gain so much ground in Germany?
Mar 15, 2016 16:08 pm UTC| Politics
Some of the oldest and most established party systems in the world seem to be imploding. Unprecedented levels of electoral volatility, the collapse of the historical mainstream, and the emergence of new populist...
Morrison talks down personal income tax cuts
Mar 15, 2016 12:21 pm UTC| Politics
Treasurer Scott Morrison has moved to dampen expectations about the governments ability to provide early personal income tax cuts. Initially after becoming treasurer, Morrison said it was vital to deal with bracket...
One hundred years of 'birther' arguments
Mar 15, 2016 12:14 pm UTC| Politics
So-called birthers entered the political scene with Barack Obamas candidacy in 2008, questioning Obamas natural born status and, by extension, his eligibility for office. Donald Trump was one of the most vociferous...
The last time an outsider like Trump crashed the GOP? 1940
Mar 15, 2016 12:02 pm UTC| Politics Law
Donald Trumps challenge to the GOP establishment now seems on course to succeed. As Republicans (and many others) consider what turning the partys presidential nomination over to a real outsider will likely mean, its...