Anthony J. Gaughan

A supporter of Hillary Clinton reacts as Australians watch the results of the U.S. presidential election at the University of Sydney, Australia. Jason Reed/Reuters

How the U.S. presidential results are being seen around the globe

Scholars from the U.S., Ireland, Australia and France provide perspective on President-elect Donald Trump.
Clinton vs Trump: what could go wrong? Reuters/Lucy Nicholson

The White House won’t be handed to Clinton

Sanders’ latest win – this time in West Virginia – is a reminder that Clinton is far from a strong candidate. She will have to fight to win in the general election against Trump.
Thumbs half up? Trump’s winning streak is unlikely to continue through the general election. Reuters/Kamil Krzaczynski

President Trump? Not likely

The GOP nomination may be Trump’s, but the general election is another story.
Donald Trump smiles after winning five primaries on April 26. Reuters/Lucas Jackson

Why the Stop Trump movement isn’t working

Trump is no longer winning simple pluralities. He’s scoring majorities – which will make it nearly impossible for the GOP to Dump Trump.
Trump shakes hands with Mike Huckabee as Rick Santorum looks on, January 28, 2016. REUTERS/Aaron P Bernstein

Trump declares war on Fox News and wins

Donald Trump’s decision to sit out Thursday’s GOP debate helped brand him as “anti-establishment.” The fact that Santorum and Huckabee attended his event may help him with Iowa’s evangelicals.
Poor polls results have pushed Chris Christie and Mike Huckabee off the main debate stage. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (l), Mike Blake (r)

Why smart GOP candidates ignore the polls, and keep on running

You won’t see Christie or Huckabee on the primetime debate stage Tuesday night. That’s because polls say their support is down. Problem is: polls are often wrong.
Ted Cruz in Iowa. Brian C. Frank/REUTERS

Ted Cruz’s birther problem

Legal scholars agree: Cruz is eligible to run for president. But that fact won’t stop Trump and his other opponents from bringing up his Canadian birth.

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