While a Harris presidency wouldn’t differ hugely from Biden’s, the two Democrats do have notable differences on the Gaza war and free trade.
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The law doesn’t govern political prisoner exchanges. These are political processes done in secret, as governments can agree to whatever deals they want to make − and reject those they don’t.
All pathways to peace will need to go through Washington and Beijing.
No Democrat from California has ever won the US presidency.
The former president has a narrow lead over the current vice president, but Harris’ numbers are on the rise.
With the huge task of a late presidential run against Donald Trump, Kamala Harris faces challenges distinct from those faced by Vice President Hubert Humphrey after LBJ decided not to seek reelection.
Democracy benefits from constructive, nuanced political discourse. But the lures of extreme, polarising rhetoric are often too great.
A selection of our coverage of the conflict in Gaza from the past fortnight.
The last time a one-term president withdrew from the race was 1968 – but the comparisons don’t stop there.
An expert discusses the key points arising from the Israeli prime minister’s speech to US Congress.
From geographic balancing to making up for what the presidential candidate lacks, the considerations for picking a vice presidential candidate have changed and evolved since the 19th century.
In worrying and consequential times, it is necessary to stay informed about the upcoming US election. Many excellent analyses are available.
Kamala Harris has been more vocally critical of Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza. This might work to her advantage in November.
Are journalists to blame for Biden dropping out? This assumes that the power of the press is significant and straightforward. It’s neither.
For decades, presidents and presidential aspirants have tried (with varying degrees of success) to use music and musicians to connect with voters.
America’s campaign finance laws are very complicated and politicians have always been very good at getting around them.
From candidates in key battleground states to those with weak ties to the establishment.
You think 2024 has been packed with a ceaseless and exhausting stream of consequential events? So did Americans in 1940, 1968 and 1973.
Harris is assertive and confident on the issue, while Trump and his running mate seem to be at odds over strategy.
Kamala Harris’ career as a prosecutor lets her use law-and-order themes to fight back against America’s first convicted felon former president.
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