October
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- US Votes 2024
Republicans flock to polling booths on Trump’s call
More than 18 million Americans have voted early in the presidential election, as Donald Trump supporters take notice of his new-found enthusiasm for the procedure.
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- Matthew Cranston
- Analysis
- US Votes 2024
Vance drops the weirdness and fends off Walz in debate
If even the slightest edge can change the voting intentions of undecideds, Republican hopeful J.D. Vance probably swung a few crucial sales in his debate.
- Matthew Cranston
PM condemns Iran; Vance debates Walz; CBA shuffles ranks
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
What to watch as Vance and Walz meet for vice-presidential debate
The event offers the men a fresh opportunity to introduce themselves, vouch for their bosses, and fulfil the time-honoured role of a running mate – attack dog.
- Bill Barrow
August
- Opinion
- US election
Harris flips on key issues in scramble for middle voters
In her first media interview aired on CNN, the Democratic candidate showed she was willing to switch her views to win over crucial middle and undecided voters.
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- Matthew Cranston
For Kamala Harris, just being ‘presidential’ might be enough
The fight for voters is less about a revolution than the vice president presenting herself as a viable alternative to Trump and as a safe pair of hands for the country.
- Matthew Cranston
- Analysis
- US election
Kamala Harris’ big test this week: Policy or personality
All eyes will be on the vice president at the Democratic National Convention as she tries to keep momentum going in the race for the White House.
- Matthew Cranston
This is how Trump can regain the lead
Seasoned political observers warn it’s too early to assume the Democrats will maintain the momentum gained since Kamala Harris became the presumed nominee.
- Matthew Cranston
Harris presents running mate in battleground rally
The vice president introduced Tim Walz on stage, hailing him as a “fighter for the middle class” and touting a biography Democrats hope will broaden the ticket’s appeal.
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- Matthew Cranston