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The coalitions that Jackson built during his presidential campaigns created enduring infrastructure for later progressives, particularly in Vermont.
TikTok has never played a bigger role in election campaigning, but it was hard to know what Gen Z were being told and by who - until now.
The Nationals are the great survivors of Australian politics. This election only increased their power.
Four televised showdowns between the two leaders this election set a new record, but their impact on voters is hard to pin down.
The five week campaign was lamented by many as dull. But on TikTok, where millions of Australians are daily, it was anything but.
As the election campaign wraps up, the impression of the Liberals being out of touch with women persists, but some solutions can be found in their political rivals.
Popular Chinese apps WeChat and RedNote are a tool for political campaigning – but such content is banned. Here’s how parties work around it, including by avoiding proper disclosures.
Politicians can make it hard to hold them to their promises. Here are some of the tactics they use.
We’re more than halfway through the march to polling day and politicians are zig-zagging across the country. Here’s what’s happening in each state.
From Anthony Albanese’s baby steps approach to reform to Peter Dutton’s policy about-face, who’s doing better on the campaign trail?
Politicians are on the campaign trail in real life and online. Can they win their way to parliament, one piece of Gen Z slang at a time?
On the political stage, image is everything. So politicians use props and theatrics to stir emotion and create memorable moments.
Anthony Albanese burst out of the blocks to announce a cash-splash in the Sunshine State, but with very few seats likely to come Labor’s way, why start there?
The Opposition Leader is gearing up for the official election campaign, but the rhetoric remains fuzzy on details.
Anthony Albanese won’t want to be the leader of the first incumbent government not to be re-elected after its first term since the 1930s, but it’s an uphill battle.
By appearing on their shows, Trump effectively secured their personal endorsement and a direct line to their loyal fanbases.
The proposed bill reduces the risk of corruption but other problems remain - including that it favours the major parties.
An impending election doesn’t mean that people have to avoid social media altogether. When used wisely, it can still be an important source for political information and an outlet to express opinions.
In theory, appealing to voters in their own languages makes good political sense. So why don’t more candidates do it on the campaign trail?
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