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Paul Thomas: Trump not just an outsider but a renegade outlaw

COMMENT: The barbarian is no longer at the gate. He's inside the castle and heading for the throne room, writes Paul Thomas.

Peter Foster: Power games and blond ambition

By the time you sit down to eat your turkey this Christmas, Boris Johnson and Donald Trump could lead the English-speaking world, writes Peter Foster.

Rubio on rise as Cruz campaign stumbles

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio has received boosts in his drive to become the mainstream Republican alternative to Donald Trump.

Bush's exit opens way for field to shrink

Jeb Bush's failure demonstrated money is not everything, and that, this time, solid, innovative policy is not a ticket to the nomination.

Senators battle to eat Trump's dust

After months of jabbing at each other, Cruz and Rubio shape up for knockout fight.

Blacks support Clinton, Latinos back Sanders

Hillary Clinton badly needed to win the Nevada caucuses. And she won them.

Finally, a poll that puts Sanders out in front

NBC and the Wall Street Journal casually tossed a bombshell into the political world with a poll showing Ted Cruz with a slight lead in Republican polling.

Great race most gripping it's ever been

South Carolina and Nevada are but a few days away. I have never been so immersed in the American presidential race, writes Mike Hosking.

Obama: 'Trump will not be president'

"I continue to have faith in the American people. And I think they realise that being president of the United States is a serious job. It’s not hosting a talk show," Obama said at a news conference in Rancho Mirage, California.

Phil Quinn: Don't push Trump panic button yet

Donald Trump does not herald some frightening new dawn of neo-fascism set to dominate US politics, writes Phil Quin. His extreme anti-Muslim and anti-immigration platform is not noticeably gaining ground.

Bryan Gould: Kiwis scoffing at US politics on shaky ground

Many people will agree with the old saying that "all's fair in love and war". Others would add "and politics" - a view that certainly seems to be taken by some politicians.

Paul Thomas: Disregarding the truth works well for candidates

It's a given that plenty of politicians play fast and loose with the truth, especially on the campaign trail, writes Paul Thomas. Trump isn't hyping his policies or exaggerating his opponents' shortcomings, he's slandering an entire community.

Hillary Clinton: My plan to avoid another Wall St crash

I certainly share the goal of never having to bail out the big banks again, but I prefer the path of tackling the most dangerous risks in a different way, writes Hillary Clinton.

Trump's world: The mane man and his money

He is really rich. That, according to Donald Trump, is one of the primary reasons people should vote for him.

Editorial: Clinton facing struggle to win war against guns

Obama's possible successor picks up the challenge of US love-affair with weapons.

Now or never for Jeb Bush

Jeb Bush is entering a critical phase of his Republican presidential campaign, with top donors warning that the former Florida Governor needs to demonstrate growth.

US political parties chase huge donors

The American political parties are urging wealthy backers to give them 10 times more money than was allowed in the last presidential election.

Editorial: Republicans must attack Trump now

No one expects 'The Donald' to be President, but his rivals might be better to go for him now before he spoils his party's chances.