Polarization and negative partisanship have lowered the standards for whom Americans are willing to support.
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Scandal and satire transformed Charles James Fox into one of Britain’s first political celebrities, and shaped public opinion for decades.
With spectacle, personality clashes and corruption increasingly defining American politics, it was only a matter of time before TMZ would set its sights on the Beltway.
Heading into a parliamentary vote, there is very little gap between the ruling People Power Party and opposition Democratic Party – raising the prospect of a smaller party emerging as kingmaker.
The parallels between Trump and Nixon are abundantly clear. Yet even Nixon acknowledged the fundamental importance of accountability in a democracy.
While we seem to have a steady stream of political scandals in Australia, many of them have been seen before, albeit in a different guise.
Many politicians have survived sex scandals and still held onto their jobs. But news about John Tory’s affair has brought an end to his career as Toronto mayor. Here’s what’s unique about Tory’s case.
The Owen Paterson affair was typical of a media scandal,
National MP Hamish Walker and political powerbroker Michelle Boag have admitted leaking confidential patient information – but does that make them legally liable too?
When it comes to political scandals, context is king.
The former PM stands accused of employing his wife for years without bothering to mention it to voters.
Things keep getting worse for South America’s most populous nation and biggest economy. What is going on, Brazil?
Voters are fed up with political scandals consuming time and energy, especially when the country is facing several social and economic challenges.
After weeks of mass demonstrations and a growing threat of impeachment, President Park Geun-Hye has said she is willing to resign before her term ends in February 2018.
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