Barack Obama
Opinion
US politics
Mission unaccomplished: Why Biden’s legacy’s now at the mercy of Trump
Joe Biden may be remembered as a fine president but his stubborn refusal to pass the torch for so long made it almost historically inevitable that Donald Trump would win again.
- by Nick Bryant
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US politics
Awkward ghosting and a death stare: The curious dynamics at Jimmy Carter’s funeral
A rare, frosty handshake between Donald Trump and the former vice president who defied him. An awkward ghosting. And warm, unexpected smiles. Here’s how the scenes unfolded.
- by Chris Zappone, Tom McKendrick and Chris Paine
‘God bless you, Jimmy Carter’: Ex-president’s funeral provides rare moment of unity
President-elect Donald Trump and former president Barack Obama shared a laugh. Trump even shook Mike Pence’s hand.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
Political leadership
Politics, like comedy, is about timing. Albanese will be a victim of the liberal era’s fall
Voters around the world are choosing a rougher cut of leader to champion them into the second quarter of the 21st century. Anthony Albanese will never be that.
- by Parnell Palme McGuinness
Dogs and long waits: Merkel recalls Putin’s ‘power games’
The former German chancellor’s memoirs are out. And she’s saying a lot more in public than she did in 16 years.
- by Geir Moulson
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Making the Democrats great again might require a dash of Trumpism
How to respond to Trump’s triumph recalls how the Democrats answered Reagan. Bill Clinton’s election-winning shift had Reaganite notes, but what made for good politics often made for terrible policy.
- by Nick Bryant
Pupil-free days help foster better outcomes
I really scratch my head at the attitude towards teachers that some parents display. They all want what is best for their child but they can’t seem to connect the dots between better-prepared quality teachers and better outcomes for all students.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Red America raised me. Now I fear it will raze America
Donald Trump the demagogue has opened the door to a new and unthinkable era of US politics.
- by Bill Wyman
Criticising HECS changes misses the bigger picture
If Richardson wishes to campaign against tax breaks for those on higher incomes, he could choose to start with superannuation, family trusts, negative gearing, capital gains discounts and franking credits.
Ranked: Worst to best presidential candidate performances on SNL
Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance at the weekend on the late night comedy show. Here’s how her performance compares with Donald Trump’s and other White House wannabes.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Obama, Springsteen, Beyonce come out in star-studded blitz for Harris
The Harris campaign has hit the battleground states with a celebrity push to ramp up attacks against Donald Trump’s character.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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