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Cardboard cutout: Whatever his limitations, Joe Biden is preferable as a leader to his rival. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images/AFP)

A Biden win isn’t necessarily a win for the rest of us

Much like there was an overwhelming euphoria that gripped many Zimbabweans when they finally said asante sana to Robert Mugabe, Trump’s removal won’t change the colour of…

There’s Joe Biden, former president Barrack Obama’s vice-president for eight years. At the onset of the primary season that status alone catapulted him to the top of every poll as the presumptive nominee.(Kamil Krzaczynski/Reuters)

US presidential campaign 2020: The Democratic conundrum

As Super Tuesday looms, there are five candidates left in the Democratic race. But the party must ensure it selects someone who will be able to defeat incumbent Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters)

Historic Trump impeachment trial to begin in earnest

President Donald Trump’s historic impeachment trial begins in earnest on Tuesday in the Senate, with Democrats calling for his removal from office and Republicans determined to…

We will find out allies among the American people, not its government led by Donald Trump. Photo: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

Trump launches 2020 bid with vow to ‘keep America great’

The US president launched his campaign for the 2020 elections

Joe Biden (AFP)

Joe Biden: Popular, seasoned Democrat with a cumbersome past

The former vice president jumped into a crowded Democratic field as an immediate frontrunner in the battle to oust President Donald Trump in 2020

The #BlackLivesMatter movement

​Trump got elected mainly because establishment politicians ignored the people

And now citizens face the prospect of a president who will tilt the country towards white supremacy

Who’ll come up trumps? Republican frontrunner Donald Trump is hoping to make his lead unassailable after the party primaries in California

Republican hopefuls woo Californians

The Golden State is awash with GOP candidates hoping to bag a trove of prized primary delegates.

The second factor reflecting a change in US foreign policy towards South Africa is that, for more than 12 months, the US did not appoint an ambassador to South Africa. (Getty)

Trump trashed, Carson wounded in decisive debate

Mainstream US Republican presidential hopefuls such as Rand Paul and Jeb Bush snatch back control from populist ‘outsider’ candidates.

Donald Trump

US-style poll debates: Send in the clowns

The ANC’s idea of letting the people help choose ward candidates could devolve into a circus.

Turning up the heat: Democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders campaigns in Dallas

Right-wing US states feel the Bern

Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders says there is no reason for the Democrats to give up on Republican strongholds.

Obama seeks to define Romney for voters

Obama seeks to define Romney for voters

When President Barack Obama criticised Mitt Romney by name this week, he worded his attack carefully and with bite.

Republicans rally against ‘war on religious freedom’

Republicans are rallying against what they see as an insidious attack on Christians by Democrats in governmentbent on eroding ‘moral values’.

Santorum vows to defeat Romney after Louisiana win

Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum has said his latest victory on the campaign trail shows he can beat frontrunner Mitt Romney.

Romney savours Super Tuesday wins and blasts Obama

Mitt Romney assured his followers he would earn the 2012 Republican nomination, as he savoured Super Tuesday victories and savaged Barack Obama.

Do or die for Santorum as Super Tuesday dawns

Do or die for Santorum as Super Tuesday dawns

Mitt Romney could take a leap toward finishing off chief rival Rick Santorum and seize command of the race for the Republican ticket on Super Tuesday.

Romney sweeps Nevada as Gingrich vows to hang on

Romney sweeps Nevada as Gingrich vows to hang on

Mitt Romney has coasted to victory in the US Republican Party’s latest presidential nomination caucus, but rival Newt Gingrich has vowed to fight on.

Romney surges ahead with big win in Nevada

Romney surges ahead with big win in Nevada

Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney romped to victory in the Nevada caucuses, cementing his position as frontrunner to take on Obama.

Wounded state crucial in US polls

Wounded state crucial in US polls

Republican candidates and President Barack Obama recognise the importance of Nevada.

Gingrich victory begins protracted Republican contest

Gingrich victory begins protracted Republican contest

Newt Gingrich has pulled off a sensational victory in the Republican race by taking the South Carolina primary, wrecking Mitt Romney’s plans.

Romney gaffes could cost him dearly in Republican race

US Republican hopefuls descend on New Hampshire

Republican presidential candidates have swarmed on New Hampshire in the party’s bid to evict President Barack Obama from the White House.