The Ides of March
In William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, the titular character has an early encounter with a Soothsayer who warns him to “Beware the ides of March.” In the […]
Archive Tag: US Election
Donald trumping all in the Republican race
Donald trumping all in the Republican race is only possible thanks to an undemocratic system Article by Rodrigo Praino, Flinders Lecturer, School of Social and Policy […]
Why Florida’s Primary Election is the One to Watch
Article by Carol Weissert, Flinders University Fulbright Distinguished Chair in American Political Science On March 15th five states hold primaries in the tumultuous, yet riveting, U.S […]
Game Changer or Outlier? Sanders' Michigan Victory
There is no question that Bernie Sanders’ victory of Hillary Clinton in the Michigan primary on Tuesday was an historic upset. Clinton had a reliable lead […]
Berning Out: Why South Carolina is the Death Knell for Bernie Sanders’ Im...
Bernie Sanders has had a great run. He has been lauded for his strong focus on income inequality and his appeal to younger voters. He has […]
The Hawks are out in South Carolina
Article by Zac Rogers Flinders University PhD Candidate As the race headed to military-laden South Carolina over the weekend (the state’s annual economy is supported to […]
Bumps and Bruises await 'Establishment' Republicans in Battle Born Swing St...
After a bruising confrontation in South Carolina, the remaining Republican presidential candidates have moved to Nevada for Tuesday’s caucuses. Historically a safe Republican state, Nevada strongly […]
The Coming Republican Bloodbath: What to Watch in South Carolina
The current Republican primary has not been for the faint of heart and it is about to get worse. South Carolina, the site of the next […]
The Nevada Caucuses: 3 Things to Watch
The next test for Secretary Clinton and Senator Sanders are the Nevada Caucuses. Nevada is the first state in the West to vote, with a sizable […]