Republicans question whether party ‘can survive Donald Trump’
Leaders such as Dick Cheney and Paul Ryan are concerned about Trump’s impact on the Republican brand after he proposed shutting Muslims out of the US.
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Donald Trump: All Muslims should be banned from entering US
Republican frontrunner wants "total and complete shutdown" of borders to Muslims after San Bernardino shooting in latest boundary-pushing proposal.
What are Facebook and other social media doing about Donald Trump?
US presidential candidate is using TV coverage and the power of the social web to publicise his campaign.
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.
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.
Trump paints China as the enemy
US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s flawed economic proposals could lead to a trade war – with signficant global fallout.
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.
From Carter and Bush to ‘American Idol’: Some US election candidates
From a failed American Idol contestant to an ex-con, everyone seemed to get in on the act in the midterm US congressional elections.
US elections 2016, now with unlimited cash
The supreme court’s relaxing of donation rules just made US elections even more undemocratic and corruptible.
Harper Reed: How we helped Obama win
Harper Reed, Obama’s 2012 campaign chief technology officer talks about the drive’s success, but says "tech can’t help you if your party sucks".
Obama sworn in for second term in White House ceremony
President Barack Obama has taken the official oath for his second term at the White House in a small, private ceremony.
Who’s afraid of the big bad cliff?
With the United States election now over, the world waits with bated breath to see how the country will address its looming "fiscal cliff".
Obama rocks foundations and opens up welcome cracks
The majority who voted for Obama disliked the radical changes advocated by the Republican market and religious fundamentalists, says Slavoj Zizek.
Deep Read: Same-sex marriage and the Obama presidency
Did US President Barack Obama endorse same-sex marriage because it was gaining acceptance or because it was the right, albeit unpopular, thing to do?
Weekend 101: High times
Obama triumphs over Romney, SA get’s the Randela, Zille takes on Zuma and Nkandla, and some states in the US say yes to weed smoking. Watch Weekend 101.
US elections: Vote reveals nation’s deep divisions
African Americans, Hispanics and women supported Barack Obama’s re-election, an uneasy fact for Republicans. Charles Molele reports.
Republicans sank Romney
Democrats of all stripes and colours rallied behind Barack Obama. Hard-line Republicans betrayed Mitt Romney. And so he lost.
Obama looks to make amends with official visit to Africa
Africa’s leaders have been some of Barack Obama’s fiercest critics, saying he has not prioritised the continent. Will his re-election change this?
Obama’s victory and SA: Live video
What does Barack Obama’s win mean for SA, if anything? Watch our live video featuring the US embassy and send us your questions and comments.
The presidential race, as seen on Youtube
From the topsy-turvy, gaffe-strewn Republican battle to the debates between Romney and Obama, the US election has had many memorable moments.
Deep Read: Obama win more impressive than 2008
The euphoria of 2008 has gone, but the US president’s second win is remarkable precisely because it is not as symbolic, writes Gary Younge.
Congratulations stream in for Obama from world leaders
World leaders have been quick to congratulate US President Barack Obama on his re-election, and used the opportunity to punt their interests.
Obama handed a second term, but challenges await
President Barack Obama has won a second term in the White House, overcoming deep doubts among voters about his handling of the US economy.
Indifference rules in Afghanistan after Obama re-election
In Afghanistan, where US troops are fighting in America’s longest conflict, the re-election of President Barack Obama was met with a war-weary shrug.
Re-election: Obama won on the economy
In the end, US President Barack Obama won re-election on the issue that was supposed to send him packing: the country’s sluggish economy.
Marijuana: Two US states vote to legalise it
Colorado has become the first US state to approve a proposal to legalise marijuana, including for recreational use, along with Washington state.
Obama’s new term: How much will US policy change?
Projections show Barack Obama winning a second term in office over Republican challenger Mitt Romney. But what does this mean for US policy?
Obama makes history again with certain re-election
Projections have shown Barack Obama will be re-elected president, beating Mitt Romney despite slow economic recovery and high unemployment in the US.
Projections shows Romney ahead for now, Obama making strides
President Barack Obama defeated Republican challenger Mitt Romney in the crucial battleground of New Hampshire, US TV networks have projected.
Romney casts ballot, confident of Ohio win
While presidential hopeful Mitt Romney cast his vote, President Barack Obama thanked everyone for their support.
In dark and cold, Americans cast first ballots
From a symbolic hamlet to a swing state neighbouring Washington to the storm-scarred streets of New York, Americans rose early to cast ballots.
Obama’s Kenyan ancestral home anxiously eyes election results
Paved roads, electricity, running water: Barack Obama’s ancestral home has seen much change, and residents are preparing to watch the polls.
