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# US Elections

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# uselex2020
Bernie Sanders under attack in Democratic debate ahead of 'Super Tuesday'
Bernie Sanders is leading the race to become the Democrat candidate.
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Feb 26th 2020, 7:18 AM
Voices
Opinion: Bernie can beat Trump, he's the only one who can
Sanders’ centrist critics deliberately miss the point of his appeal, writes Conor Kenny.
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Feb 7th 2020, 7:00 PM
# uselex2020
What are the Iowa caucuses and why do they matter?
Democrats in the US are choosing their election candidate to take on Trump.
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Feb 4th 2020, 6:15 AM
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Larry Donnelly: Trump re-election in 2020 not a done deal, but Democrats face an uphill battle
The Democrats bowed to pressure on impeachment, but will it make a difference to the 2020 result?
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Dec 26th 2019, 9:28 PM
# Corporate Tax
Leaked Biden plan shows threat of sanctions against Ireland and others over corporate tax
Ireland has come under pressure in recent years to address its corporate tax rates for multinationals, but insists it has taken major steps to improve the system.
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Dec 5th 2019, 6:21 PM
# red vs blue
The Candidate: Listen to our special edition podcast for the US midterms
Let us explain what’s happening on the other side of the ocean.
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Nov 2nd 2018, 6:14 PM
# Weiner
Hillary Clinton's top aide announces divorce after husband's 'sexting' affair
Huma Abedin’s husband sent shirtless photos of himself to another woman while his four-year-old son slept by his side.
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Aug 29th 2016, 11:30 PM
# Gathering votes
Trump defends both sides of the Black Lives Matter protests, says he 'will reject bigotry' as president
In a statement, he said he was behind the African-American community – but also defended the police force.
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Aug 17th 2016, 9:46 AM
# Appalling Example
Enda's take on Donald Trump? 'Racist and dangerous'
But “the world will have to deal with their decision” if he is elected, the Taoiseach said.
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May 31st 2016, 3:57 PM
# US Elections
National poll shows Trump closing the gap on Hillary Clinton
Eight in 10 think leaders of the Republican Party should support Donald Trump even if they disagree with him on important issues.
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May 20th 2016, 10:40 AM
# Battle
Bernie Sanders wins in West Virginia while Trump cruises to victory in two more states
The 74-year-old Vermont senator has mounted an unyielding come-from-behind.
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May 11th 2016, 7:31 AM
# US Elections
Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton had a seriously heated debate last night
The two went at each other in front of a packed crowd in Brooklyn.
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Apr 15th 2016, 7:36 AM
# frenemies of the states
They're best of enemies on the trail - but years ago Hillary and Trump were (almost) friends
Clinton was a guest at one of Trump’s weddings – and he even donated to her campaign.
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Apr 11th 2016, 4:40 PM
# Bankrupt
Donald Trump took a massive gamble in Atlantic City ... it didn't pay off
The businessman-turned-politician once employed thousands in the resort town.
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Apr 9th 2016, 11:00 AM
# US Elections
The latest attack ad targeting Ted Cruz is pretty terrifying
Argh!
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Apr 2nd 2016, 8:30 PM
# mobile homes
Who backs Donald? Profile of a core Trump supporter
His most enthusiastic supporters are mainly white and lack college education.
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Mar 27th 2016, 8:30 AM
# ran rand
"The most interesting man in politics" just quit the race for the White House
We’re down to ten hopefuls on the Republican side.
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Feb 3rd 2016, 4:22 PM
# it starts here
Iowa's extremely confusing system for picking White House hopefuls, explained
After months of controversy and debate, the race for the White House starts for real today.
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Feb 1st 2016, 6:10 AM
# Megyn Kelly
Donald Trump's pulling out of the last Republican debate - because this woman's involved...
The billionaire dismissed the Fox host as a “third-rate reporter” who is bad at her job.
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Jan 27th 2016, 8:32 AM
# personalised message
Trump goes to church, gets a sermon on Syrian refugees and Mexican migrants
Trump’s campaign invited several reporters to observe the Iowa ceremony.
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Jan 25th 2016, 8:26 AM
# US Elections
WATCH: Donald Trump's blistering nine-minute tirade against his biggest rival
Trump comparing the self-confessed ‘pathological temper’ of Ben Carson to that of child molesters.
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Nov 14th 2015, 6:01 AM
# not cool man
'Prostitutes over patriots': This is the most savage political attack ad you will ever see
No qualms.
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Nov 6th 2015, 9:56 PM
# deep divisions
Explainer: Why everyone is arguing about Planned Parenthood in America
And how a series of videos could end up shutting down the entire US government.
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Aug 9th 2015, 10:00 PM
# political theatre
WATCH: The 5 craziest moments from last night's US Presidential debate
Things got seriously heated in Cleveland last night.
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Aug 7th 2015, 10:41 PM
# the fighter
In case you didn't hear her the first time, Hillary Clinton is launching her campaign again
Because you can never have too many campaign launches.
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Jun 13th 2015, 1:01 PM
# the stormin' mormon
Failed presidential candidate Mitt Romney is fighting Evander Holyfield
To be fair, he’s taken a few beatings before…
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May 14th 2015, 11:51 PM
# Only in America
Meet Vermin Supreme, and the other 274 candidates for US president
What do a former male stripper, a “friendly Fascist”, someone’s rear end, and Hillary Clinton all have in common?
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Apr 19th 2015, 7:00 PM
# US Elections
Irish-American 'underdog' elected mayor of Boston
Meanwhile, Bill de Blasio was elected the first Democrat mayor of New York City in 24 years.
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Nov 6th 2013, 8:23 AM
Voices
Column: How Obama’s policies may hurt investment in Ireland
Ireland’s foreign direct investment is at risk under Obama’s tax proposals. We should be worried, writes Dr Tom Flavin.
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Nov 4th 2012, 7:30 PM
# gun control
Want to win a gun? Georgia sports store says: 'Just vote'
A store near Atlanta has raised legal eyebrows – because its promotion could be seen as an enticement to vote.
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Oct 24th 2012, 10:00 PM
# Daily Fix
The Daily Fix: Sunday
Back and forth on the treaty debate, pregnant girl turned away from Munster school and a round up of the rest of the day’s news…
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Apr 29th 2012, 7:55 PM
# Mid-term elections
Hillary rules out future bids at US presidency
America is ready for a female Commander-in-Chief, says the Secretary of State – but it won’t be her.
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Nov 5th 2010, 4:06 PM
# Sarah Palin
Palin fuels more presidential rumours with Iowa trip
The former VP candidate will be the main speaker at a fundraising dinner in the state that kicks off the primaries.
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Sep 13th 2010, 10:41 AM
# Ivor Callely
Callely trip for US elections off the cards
Government chief whip rules out Callely’s nomination for travel.
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Aug 30th 2010, 8:22 PM
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