Stories by Michael Mathes

Nazis, racists and bigots: extremism on US ballot in 2018

Extremism, bigotry, even outright white supremacy and anti-Semitism, have found new lives in 21st century US politics.

Updated 30 Jul, 2018 09:09am

US Congress holds key to Iran deal future

WASHINGTON: After Donald Trump placed the fate of the Iran nuclear deal in the hands ...

Published 14 Oct, 2017 06:59am

VP Pence walks high wire over Trump scandals

WASHINGTON: Mike Pence is the loyal wingman, the...

Published 18 Jul, 2017 07:08am

Republican unity frays in Obamacare repeal debate

I don’t think we can dress up Democrat ideas and put a Republican stamp on them, says Senator Rand Paul.

Updated 05 Mar, 2017 08:21am

How the polls got it so wrong on Trump

Of 20 major polling institutions, only the LA Times consistently gave Trump the edge.

Updated 10 Nov, 2016 12:43pm

A battered Trump is tested on multiple fronts

House Speaker Paul Ryan reiterates that his support for the Republican presidential nominee is not guaranteed.

Updated 06 Aug, 2016 09:45am

After primaries, a bleak election landscape for Trump

The real estate tycoon faces a forbidding path when it comes to ultimate victory in November's general election.

Updated 10 Apr, 2016 10:22am

Clinton, Trump brace for epic White House showdown

Trump's strong performance on Super Tuesday puts him in the driver's seat on the road to GOP nominating convention.

Updated 03 Mar, 2016 11:48am

Tensions ferment as South Carolina readies to vote

NORTH CHARLESTON: Two days before South Carolina’s Republican primary, and eight months after the incomprehensible...

Published 19 Feb, 2016 06:48am

Rubio leads Republican mainstream lane after Iowa

DES MOINES: Man of the moment Marco Rubio has hit the ground running, eager to capitalise on his strong Iowa showing...

Published 04 Feb, 2016 06:34am

Can Clinton candidacy unravel over her emails?

The US State Department on Monday released 4,000 more messages that the former secretary of state sent or received.

Updated 03 Sep, 2015 09:13am

Readying White House bid, Jeb Bush seeks focus on present

hopeful Jeb Bush makes his candidacy official.

Published 15 Jun, 2015 06:50am

Trust in police runs low among Baltimore’s blacks

'Today things are hardly different as public trust in Baltimore’s police department sinks to new lows.'

Published 30 Apr, 2015 07:04am

Immigration row fuels early 2016 US presidential race

WASHINGTON: When President Barack Obama unveiled his immigration plan and Republican rivals howled their ...

Published 23 Nov, 2014 07:43am

Bush 3.0? Jeb hints at White House run

WASHINGTON: Last year family matriarch Barbara Bush proclaimed there have been “enough Bushes” in the White...

Published 11 Apr, 2014 07:29am

Three years before the vote, Clinton machine gears up

WASHINGTON: With the news that America’s largest liberal fundraising group is to back a Hillary Clinton...

Published 26 Jan, 2014 07:39am

Twitter a crucial political tool, despite risks

WASHINGTON: Presidents and prime ministers, South American strongmen and nearly the entire US Congress have used...

Updated 09 Jan, 2017 10:05am

Surveillance plan thwarted attacks, says US spy chief

WASHINGTON: “Dozens” of terror attacks had been thwarted by a programme to gather and analyse massive amounts of...

Published 14 Jun, 2013 05:00am

Benghazi attack: Petraeus testifies before US lawmakers

WASHINGTON: Ex-CIA chief David Petraeus told lawmakers on Friday he knew from the outset that an attack on a US mission in Libya was the work of terrorists, in his first appearance since resigning a week ago.

Published 17 Nov, 2012 03:00am

Who’ll rule America: points to remember

WASHINGTON: As Americans troop to the polls to decide between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney, here’s a guide to what to watch for on election night

Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:21am