
Ben Roback: What the Republican and Democratic conventions tell us about the state of the race
In January, the President wanted to be talking about jobs and growth. Instead, his Party present themselves as the last line of defence against anarchy.
In January, the President wanted to be talking about jobs and growth. Instead, his Party present themselves as the last line of defence against anarchy.
From Brexit, to climate change, to the World Trade Organization, how would this administration align with the UK government?
It will put more pressure on postal votes and digital campaigning – reward candidates with existing financial backing and a sophisticated media strategy.
The White House and US Government must get a tighter grip and treat it as a public health crisis, not a campaign platform.
The Prime Minister may be able to ignore disgruntled Tories, but the US legislature will play a critical role in any new trade deal.
A confused and crowded field will ensure the President has plenty of ammunition to throw at whoever emerges to challenge him in 2020.
The President’s strategy of making a resumption of normal government depend on funding for his wall doesn’t appear to be working.
A focus on foreign policy, but continued disregard for America’s traditional friends abroad: the likely course of the next 500 Days of Trump.
Republicans and Democrats are both desperate for the investigation to conclude, but for opposite reasons.
We need America. So we need its President – whether we like him or not. May must not let Macron walk off with Europe’s defence and security leadership.
The atrocity demands a response, but will the President favour international diplomacy or military action?
From the politicisation of committees and the near-deification of Corbyn to the absurd ‘fake news’ row over ‘Hatgate’, the parallels are troubling.
The brutal reality is that Britain needs the country the President governs – and so by extension needs him too.