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A policy wonk, he’s not a skilful political operative and found his position untenable in the current polity in Washington DC

Former US president can assist his party in the all-important midterms, building on the momentum to reverse Republican gains

We need to know the answers to five questions before we can say he’s got the advantage for 2020

It’s not unprecedented for senators to part ways with presidents of their own party. But what’s happening within the Republican Party is definitely unusual

Instead of waiting until the eve of the nominating convention, the former US vice-president should pick a running mate over a year in advance, and run as a team

In 2017, it is impossible to envision a peaceful resolution like the one that occurred in 1974, when Nixon was forced out to avoid impeachment

There is a possibility that this year could produce a handful of substantive legislative measures. It’s an outcome that could benefit both parties

There is a possibility that this year could produce a handful of substantive legislative measures. It’s an outcome that could benefit both parties

Five ways for the US president to make an impact in 2014

Obama’s final two years will be about trying to seek reconciliation

Jeb’s association with his brother’s wars may be hard to shake off

US race relations still on a tough road to improvement