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          Zohran Mamdani's rise shows change is always constant in electoral politics

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          Zohran Mamdani gestures as he speaks during a watch party for his primary election victory in New York City. (REUTERS)

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          A demonstrator holds an upside-down US flag with the SOS message while protesting against the Trump administration during the 'No Kings' national rally in Denver, Colorado on June 14, on the day of President Trump's military parade in Washington. AFP

          US Democrats need to go back to being a party that believes in government

          CommentJune 17, 2025
          Brooklyn Park Police Lieutenant Hjelm sets up a perimeter with police tape near the scene of a shooting in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. AP

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          USJune 14, 2025
          (FILES) US Senator Bernie Sanders, Independent from Vermont, and US Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Democrat of New York, speak to supporters during the "Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here" rally at Civic Center Park in Denver, Colorado on March 21, 2025. As he marks 100 days in office, much ink will be spilt on Donald Trump's divisive transformation of the US government, but Democrats are themelves under scrutiny over missteps in opposing his blitz of reforms. In AFP interviews, multiple political analysts said Democrats have become a rudderless, divided party struggling to decide what it stands for. Rare glimpses of a fightback have included victory in a Wisconsin Supreme Court race, and a hugely popular "Fighting Oligarchy" tour by progressive lawmakers Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP)

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          Senator Cory Booker says US government institutions are being 'recklessly and unconstitutionally' attacked by the Trump administration. AP

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          A Democratic supporter reacts as presidential nominee US Vice President Kamala Harris concedes the 2024 US presidential election to President-elect Donald Trump, at Howard University in Washington, on November 6. Reuters

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          By breaking his promise not to pardon his son Hunter Biden, Joe Biden has embraced a limited version of the culture of corruption he warned about regarding Donald Trump. EPA

          Pardoning of Hunter Biden is a great gift to Trump

          CommentDecember 02, 2024
          Ralph Nader in 2008. The activist says now is the time for the Democrats to focus on the 2026 midterm elections, where the Republicans will have more seats to defend. Jessica Hill for The National

          Ralph Nader criticises Democratic Party after Donald Trump's victory

          USNovember 08, 2024
          A supporter of Donald Trump celebrates his victory near the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. AFP

          Economy proves decisive in Trump win as Democrats falter

          USNovember 06, 2024
          Supporters of Republican candidate Dave McCormick celebrate at a watch party in Pennsylvania on the night the party won back control of the Senate. AFP

          Republicans take control of US Senate with 2024 election gains

          USNovember 06, 2024
          Pro-Palestinian protesters gather near the US Capitol. The US has been deeply divided over the war in Gaza. AFP

          Trump or Harris, US Middle East policy will continue to be a muddle

          CommentNovember 04, 2024
          Pro-Palestinian demonstrators rally near the White House in Washington on June 8 to protest against Israel's actions in Gaza. Conflict in the Middle East has weighed heavily on the US presidential campaign. AFP

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          Pro-Palestinian demonstrators rally near the White House in Washington DC. Dark money and disinformation campaigns are afoot in the build up to the US Presidential election on November 5. AFP

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          CommentOctober 21, 2024
          Donald Trump at a "Fighting Anti-Semitism in America Event" with Jewish leaders in Washington, on September 19. Reuters

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