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Monday 30 November 2020
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Larry Donnelly says while defeating Trump is a welcome victory, Democrats are in danger of storing up problems for the future by isolating the centre-ground.
While evaluating why Trump remains so popular, one must examine what is on offer from his foes, writes Larry Donnelly.
Larry Donnelly’s rational self tells him that Joe Biden will win – but does lightning ever strike twice?
In a much calmer debate than we’ve seen, Trump may have taken the night on points, but all Biden had to do was not mess up, and he was in the clear.
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Larry Donnelly looks at the numbers, the fact that Joe Biden is not Hillary Clinton and concludes that Donald Trump faces an uphill battle to return to the White House.
Larry Donnelly looks at the how the highest court in America became “such a political hot potato”.
Larry Donnelly looks at the state of the US election after this week’s ‘shameful’ debate, in the wake of the news about Trump and FLOTUS.
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.
FAST stands for Face, Arms, Speech and Time.
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.
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.
The changes come into place on Tuesday, with exceptions for the Christmas period.
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.
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.
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.
IT’S THE LAST day of November, so it’s safe to say the Christmas countdown has well and truly begun.
With everything that has happened in 2020 so far, many people have chosen to bring a bit Christmas cheer into their lives earlier than usual this year, and decorations have been going up in households around the country for a number of weeks now.
But others are still sticking to their usual traditions and waiting until December to put the tree up.
So, today we want to know: When are you putting up your Christmas tree?
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