Bruce Wolpe
Bruce Wolpe is a senior fellow at the University of Sydney's United States Studies Centre. He has served on the Democratic staff in the US Congress and as chief of staff to former prime minister Julia Gillard.
Analysis
US politics
Term-limited and immune from accountability, Trump’s power is unprecedented
If Trump dismantles American democracy, Australia must answer a tough question.
- by Bruce Wolpe
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Opinion
Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter: A challenged presidency, a life of moral courage
He lived for 100 years. While Jimmy Carter could not fulfil his goals as president, the values he stood for – honesty, compassion, morality – endure.
- by Bruce Wolpe
Opinion
Trump's America
He’s Person Of The Year, again! But Trump’s most powerful years are ahead
And Australia can’t be assured that it will escape a rampant re-elected president’s punishments.
- by Bruce Wolpe
Watergate veteran reveals Biden’s staff thought ‘Trump was finished’
Investigative journalist Bob Woodward believes America is at a “dangerous moment” in his new book.
- by Bruce Wolpe
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Joe Biden can be pardoned as a parent, but not as a politician
More is in play here than a father’s unrelenting grief over the welfare of his child. There is family history and emotion, and then there is politics.
- by Bruce Wolpe
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Here’s why Trumpism is the new Reaganism, without the virtues
Ronald Reagan sought to preserve democracy, freedom and liberty. Trumpism resembles none of that – and could well dominate American politics for a generation.
- by Bruce Wolpe
Opinion
US Votes 2024
‘Fascist’ Trump’s Garden party has echoes of America’s Nazi moment
The would-be US president admires fascists. That’s because he is one. It’s up to Americans to stop him.
- by Bruce Wolpe
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Trump is the Titanic, but is Harris the iceberg? The polling says full steam ahead
It is not that Trump’s vote is growing. But right now, Harris’ vote is not increasing to give her a clear lead in the states she needs.
- by Bruce Wolpe
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Vance wasn’t weird in the VP debate – and that will infuriate Trump
The vice-presidential debate featuring Tim Walz and J.D. Vance was notable for its civility.
- by Bruce Wolpe
Opinion
US Votes 2024
‘October surprises’ have changed US elections. Will they ruin Kamala Harris’ chances?
Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu have calculated that their national and political interests will be much better served with Donald Trump in the White House.
- by Bruce Wolpe
Opinion
US Votes 2024
The ghosts of 1968 are haunting America, and it will get more spooky
In this epochal year in America of political upheaval, the only thing we should not be shocked about is that there are huge shocks to the country.
- by Bruce Wolpe
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