American political conventions will continue to both offend and excite those of us who follow politics closely as we consider the past, present and future of these critical events.
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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are far from the first politicians to change their mind about topics, from the innocuous to important policy shifts.
The secret of the successful speeches at the Democratic National Convention lies in three words with origins in ancient Greece: ethos, pathos and logos
Voter turnout among young people is historically low in the United States. And there is indication that a relatively small percentage of young voters could cast their ballot in November.
The abortion drug they’re talking about is mifepristone, otherwise known as RU486. It has been used in Australia since 2012, opening access to women who couldn’t previously access abortions.
Today’s Republican Party is a very different beast from the one Murdoch exercised so much influence over in recent decades. Does the media mogul harbour any regrets?
‘Flawed messenger’ Fred C. Trump III, Donald Trump’s nephew, illustrates his uncle’s cruel streak in his new memoir, with firsthand observations of a racist slur and dismissing people with disability.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz will officially accept their nominations at the Democratic National Convention. A scholar of the presidency shares memorable moments from previous events.
Walz has a formidable resume as a former schoolteacher, football coach and national guardsman-turned-politician.
The fight for women’s reproductive rights could be a big vote-winner for Kamala Harris.
A relatively unknown political figure, Walz will now be defined by both the Harris and Trump campaigns in starkly different lights.
While many voters embrace Kamala Harris’ candidacy and the fact that she is a multiracial woman without any biological children, some Republicans are using her identity as fodder for attacks.
Pennsylvania’s governor has a long history of bipartisan negotiations and seizing moments in the spotlight.
Between her ‘coconut context’ and embracing a ‘brat summer’, Harris is certainly leaning into young people’s discourse surrounding the election. In many ways, her quirks have become her strengths.
Kamala Harris has been subjected to sexist insults and questions about her electability as a woman running for president. But what is the “woman problem” in US politics?
Frank Bongiorno welcomes ‘half dissident’ Alan Behm’s informed study of the relationship between Australia and the US, in a time of too many ‘instant experts’ on American politics.
Dwight Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan and other avatars of American conservatism wouldn’t recognize it under Trump.
In worrying and consequential times, it is necessary to stay informed about the upcoming US election. Many excellent analyses are available.
An assassin’s bullet couldn’t knock George Wallace out of politics − but it made him seek redemption.
From candidates in key battleground states to those with weak ties to the establishment.
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Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne
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Lecturer in American Politics, University College Cork
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Professor of International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin
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Dennis Altman is a Friend of The Conversation.
Vice Chancellor's Fellow and Professorial Fellow, Institute for Human Security and Social Change, La Trobe University
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