If Trump dismantles American democracy,Australia must answer a tough question.
He lived for 100 years. While Jimmy Carter could not fulfil his goals as president,the values he stood for – honesty,compassion,morality – endure.
And Australia can’t be assured that it will escape a rampant re-elected president’s punishments.
Investigative journalist Bob Woodward believes America is at a “dangerous moment” in his new book.
More is in play here than a father’s unrelenting grief over the welfare of his child. There is family history and emotion,and then there is politics.
Ronald Reagan sought to preserve democracy,freedom and liberty. Trumpism resembles none of that – and could well dominate American politics for a generation.
The would-be US president admires fascists. That’s because he is one. It’s up to Americans to stop him.
It is not that Trump’s vote is growing. But right now,Harris’ vote is not increasing to give her a clear lead in the states she needs.
The vice-presidential debate featuring Tim Walz and J.D. Vance was notable for its civility.
Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu have calculated that their national and political interests will be much better served with Donald Trump in the White House.
In this epochal year in America of political upheaval,the only thing we should not be shocked about is that there are huge shocks to the country.