# American politics

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Opinion: The Irish American community is still an influential force in US politics

A recent book claims that the Irish American influence in Washington is waning but top politicians wouldn’t still be rolling out the green carpet if it was, writes Larry Donnelly.

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Mar 16th 2019, 7:00 AM

Voices

'Should the Democrats return to their roots or follow moneyed interests?'

Even if Hillary Clinton had won in November, the Democratic Party would still be in trouble, writes Larry Donnelly.

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Sep 26th 2017, 6:30 AM

# Life's a beach

Chris Christie says he didn't get any sun while using beach he shut down to public because 'he was wearing a hat'

Christie defended his use of the beach, saying he had previously announced his vacation plans and the media had simply “caught a politician keeping his word.”

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Jul 3rd 2017, 5:11 PM

# trumpcare

Democrats slow down Senate over 'secret' Trumpcare bill

Senate Republicans have insisted they will craft their own bill, but few details have emerged.

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Jun 20th 2017, 6:47 AM

# not welcome

'I put the words about Trump in Enda Kenny's mouth and he repeated it. I'm glad he said it'

Richard Boyd Barrett says he’s happy the Taoiseach spoke out against Trump.

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Aug 6th 2016, 8:45 PM

# With Her?

Can Hillary play the "woman card" all the way to the White House?

Clinton will need women to win the race, but will they stand with her?

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Jun 11th 2016, 5:00 PM

# Can I speak to Donald?

Donald Trump says he didn't pretend to be his own spokesman so he could brag about himself

A recording sure sounds like Trump.

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May 13th 2016, 6:28 PM

# nevada votes

"We’re winning, winning, winning..." - Trump takes another massive step towards the White House

Donald Trump decisively won Nevada’s Republican caucuses overnight.

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Feb 24th 2016, 7:04 AM

# Trump

"He's a p***y" - Donald Trump repeats slur used to describe rival

The circus rumbles on.

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Feb 9th 2016, 8:20 AM

Voices

'I'm an American, but Sarah Palin and Donald Trump do not speak for me'

‘I’m not sure when there began to be such a disconnect between myself and the campaign oratory – and whether I have changed or if it’s the American discourse.’

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Feb 7th 2016, 1:00 PM

# Fired Up

"I could shoot somebody and I wouldn't lose any voters" - Donald Trump is confident

“It’s like incredible.”

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Jan 24th 2016, 2:56 PM

# Feeling the Bern

Fox News host Bill O'Reilly says he'll move to Ireland if the US elections don't go his way

Not sure what he’d make of our gun laws, though.

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Jan 17th 2016, 11:55 AM

# wigging out

White House says Trump's latest idea "disqualifies" him from being President - and he has "fake hair"

White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest tore into Trump.

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Dec 8th 2015, 7:48 PM

Voices

Things are about to get nasty in the Republican presidential race

Whoever wins the race, they will most certainly be up against Hilary Clinton, writes Larry Donnelly.

Nov 8th 2015, 12:00 PM

Voices

Is it time America had a woman president?

Here in Ireland, the question repeatedly posed to me by family, friends and colleagues is: “Will it be Hillary?” writes Larry Donnelly.

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Oct 4th 2015, 12:02 PM

# Islamic States

Potential American presidential candidate wants Americans to be willing to die for what they believe like ISIS

“They got the wrong philosophy, but they’re willing to die for what they believe, while we are busily giving away every belief and every value for the sake of political correctness.”

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Jan 16th 2015, 2:57 PM

Voices

Race, immigration, and water water everywhere – the year in Irish and American politics

It was a year of unrest and protest on both sides of the Atlantic, writes Larry Donnelly.

Dec 30th 2014, 8:00 AM

# Red Tide

Five things we learned from the US midterms

Bad night for Obama, but what else happened?

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Nov 5th 2014, 2:24 PM

# To the Polls

D-Day for Obama as Americans go to the polls

Could the Democrats lose the Senate? It looks likely.

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Nov 4th 2014, 10:27 AM

# State of Play

Explainer: What is happening with the US mid-term elections?

With polls opening today, it’s all to play for. Here’s what to look for.

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Nov 4th 2014, 7:30 AM

# new man in town

New US ambassador to Ireland to be sworn in today

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Charlie Flanagan, is attending the ceremony in Washington DC.

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Sep 30th 2014, 8:23 AM

# dirty tricks

WATCH: US politician uses image of James Foley's killer in 'reprehensible' campaign ad

Just a wee bit tasteless…

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Aug 26th 2014, 10:58 AM

# red or blue

The US mid-terms: The 10 races to watch

With Independence Day done, it’s not long now until the elections that will shape the final two years of the Obama presidency.

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Jul 13th 2014, 4:00 PM

# Family ties

Bill Clinton: Hillary was right on Benghazi and is NOT brain damaged

The ‘Big Dog’ has come to the defence of his wife.

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May 15th 2014, 5:12 PM

# the governor

Meet Martin O'Malley, the Irish-American who could be the next US President

The Maryland Governor wasn’t giving much away when TheJournal.ie asked him if he’ll be looking to succeed Barack Obama in two years’ time, but we did a learn a bit about his genuine Irish roots.

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Apr 24th 2014, 6:00 PM