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Larry Donnelly says based on recent events in his home country, it’s hard to argue that America is still the ‘land of opportunity’.
Larry Donnelly says we are in a crucial phase of the US election cycle and if the Democrats don’t tackle Trump’s fear-based message, they could be in trouble.
As Democrats rally against Trump, the race for Massachusetts’ Senate seat is also worth watching, Larry Donnelly writes.
Donnelly dismays at the polarised and simplistic discussion of politics in the US from all media sources, not just Fox News.
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Larry Donnelly says Trump’s recent Fox News interview was a disaster and reflects his drop in the polls, but watch for the shift in his rhetoric from now on.
Larry Donnelly says we should not write off Trump in November, but if he does lose, it is merely the first step in a long road back to redemption for the US.
Larry Donnelly says the Democrats’ surrender to big donor money in the last 30 years has weakened its credibility.
Donnelly says voters this year will believe in Trump the straight-shooter or Trump the perpetually offended narcissist.
Larry Donnelly charts the decline in civility in US politics and says Irish conversations online hint of a growing intolerance here.
There’s more to recycling than just throwing things in the correct bin.
Trump was on track to take a second term, but Covid-19 has changed everything, writes Donnelly.
Larry Donnelly, a ‘yank in Ireland’, has a little shutdown rant.
Sanders didn’t lose because of his socialist leanings, he did so because of his praise for Castro and criticism of JFK, writes Donnelly.
Larry Donnelly says wildcards like Covid-19 will shape the Trump vs Biden race
The Kennedy vs Markey battle is the distraction from Covid-19 we all need, says Larry Donnelly.
Learn about Ireland’s five risk levels here.
Biden was all but counted out by most onlookers before recently, writes Larry Donnelly.
Bernie may secretly have welcomed a Biden victory in South Carolina, but not to this extent, writes Larry Donnelly.
It’s looking like Sanders versus Bloomberg for the Democratic National Convention in July, writes Larry Donnelly.
The shift to the left, including the swing to Sinn Féin, is more about voters’ anger at Fine Gael, writes Larry Donnelly.
Buttigeg, Bloomberg and Trump were the winners in Iowa, writes Larry Donnelly from Boston.
The two states play a key role in nominating presidential candidates.
As a self-confessed political anorak, Larry Donnelly is looking forward to the race.
The Democrats bowed to pressure on impeachment, but will it make a difference to the 2020 result?
A spirit of volunteerism – not consumerism – abounds in the US on Thanksgiving, writes Larry Donnelly.
Is this week’s explosive impeachment testimony simply water that will drip smoothly off Trump’s back?
Huge support for just three Democrat front runners in the race for nomination is unusual, writes Larry Donnelly.
How one sees the state of play depends, as ever, on which side of the aisle he is on, writes Larry Donnelly.
It was a debate with few shocks and, when the dust settled, the three frontrunnners had solidified their positions, writes Larry Donnelly.
Some observers will welcome a clearing out of the long-shots – but others may find it unnerving.
Larry Donnelly on how the late barrister and author’s ‘abiding faith in people’ shone through his public and personal life.
The first debates between Democratic presidential hopefuls were held this week.
The Government deserves credit for successfully handling what was inevitably going to be a tricky situation, writes Larry Donnelly.
‘While lots of people have no interest it’s going to be absolutely fascinating for those of us who love the sport of electoral politics’ writes political columnist, Larry Donnelly
I love the sense of community spirit that is manifest at every match. Throughout Ireland, the GAA is the glue that binds residents together, writes Larry Donnelly.
Driven by enmity for Donald Trump the Democrats have forgotten that the way to beat your opponent in a democracy – is at the ballot box, writes Larry Donnelly.
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.
I still find it difficult to believe that he is President Trump. I wish it weren’t so. But it is.
After Trump’s election it would be a mistake to ignore the long shots, writes Larry Donnelly.
The experience in the US shows that the divisive abortion debate will continue, writes Larry Donnelly.
Larry Donnelly looks back on 2018 and ahead to 2019 in American politics.
Given the political realities, Nancy Pelosi must simultaneously do battle and business with President Trump, writes Larry Donnelly.
PUBS OUTSIDE DUBLIN that don’t serve food will be permitted to open today for the first time since March.
Strict measures will be in place: customers will not be able to sit at or order at the bar, and groups will be limited to six people from three different households, with distancing of at least one metre between each table.
If a pub can implement a distance of two metres, the 105-minute time limit for customers can be waived. All customers are to be off the premises by 11.30pm.
Amidst a rising number of cases in counties around the country, Professor Philip Nolan told RTÉ’s Morning Ireland that although people outside of Dublin can go to the pub, “the question is should you, and how often”.
So, with that in mind, will you go to a ‘wet’ pub this week?
Poll Results:
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Some sun; fog early in the day
Max: 17 °C
Min: 11 °C
Mostly cloudy with a couple of showers
Max: 17 °C
Min: 6 °C
Partly sunny with a shower
Max: 13 °C
Min: 6 °C
