Arvanitakis on American Politics: This week’s controversies, chaos and why Trump keeps his base

This week’s events in the United States once again highlight how the Trump Administration continues to move from chaos to controversy (and back).

Arvanitakis on American politics: Five types of Trump supporters

Despite the impeachment controversy, distinct groups of American voters remain staunch supporters of President Donald Trump, albeit for quite different reasons.

Will Bloomberg’s bid for the Democratic nomination have an impact?

Given his enormous wealth and power, Bloomberg’s decision to contest the Democratic nomination shifts the balance within the party as it chooses a candidate to take on President Trump.

Arvanitakis on American politics: The Trump revolution without Trump

Unless America’s political establishment reconnects with a large, disillusioned swathe of middle class voters, the resentment harnessed by Donald Trump will continue to seethe long after the current Administration is consigned to history.

Arvanitakis on American politics: The third Democratic debate

The latest televised debate between challengers for the Democrat ticket produced some heated exchanges on healthcare, immigration, Donald Trump and other hot button issues, but will it shift voting intentions?

Why Truman stands taller than Trump

Harry S. Truman was at least 10 centimetres smaller in stature than Donald Trump, but he towers above him as a national and international leader.