The Irish Times

Maureen Dowd: Wokeness derails the Democrats

As the party focuses on the wrong things, many still wonder if Biden is up to the job

Sun Nov 07 2021 - 13:25

Democrats feel the heat after crushing defeat in Virginia governor’s race

Tuesday’s elections paint distressing picture for Biden ahead of next year’s midterms

Thu Nov 04 2021 - 10:10

The Irish Times view on Joe Biden’s troubles: a president who needs some wins

Biden and the Democrats have a genuine battle on their hands against resurgent Republicans

Thu Nov 04 2021 - 00:05

Republican Youngkin wins Virginia governor’s race in setback for Biden

Ominous sign for Democrats a year before midterms as Youngkin mines culture wars

Wed Nov 03 2021 - 20:15

Virginia’s ominous warning to Joe Biden and the Democrats

Edward Luce: Glenn Youngkin’s victory gives Republicans a template to retake Congress

Wed Nov 03 2021 - 12:10

Virginia voters head to polls in key governor’s race for Biden

Republican and Democrat neck-and-neck in bellwether contest one year since election

Tue Nov 02 2021 - 15:35

Manchin’s lingering ‘concerns’ on $1.75tn spending package deal blow to Biden

Senator’s latest intervention a setback for US president’s agenda, including climate plans

Tue Nov 02 2021 - 09:51

Biden’s strongest weapon is Donald Trump

While failing to deliver on promises for US, incumbent president still beats predecessor

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 16:28

Virginia governor’s race offers first test of Biden presidency

Defeat would point to potential disaster for Democrats in next year’s midterm elections

Wed Oct 20 2021 - 14:40

Abortion becomes political lightning rod in US after Texas enacts strict law

Court’s decision to decline to stop ban raises concerns Roe vs Wade ruling is under threat

Fri Sept 10 2021 - 16:32

As Trump sells ‘luck of Irish’ products, others draw on Ireland’s values

America Letter: With or without St Patrick’s Day events, Irish-American vote is key

Fri Mar 20 2020 - 20:00

Suzanne Lynch: Biden roars back as Democrats opt for safest bet

Voters choose moderate alternative to Bernie Sanders in race to unseat Trump

Wed Mar 04 2020 - 17:57

Super Tuesday: Biden wins backing of former Democratic rivals

Field of candidates vying to take on Trump in November narrows ahead of Super Tuesday

Tue Mar 03 2020 - 06:40

Richmond, Virginia: a city still enslaved by its Confederate past

America Letter: memories of the state capital’s dark past are never far from the surface

Sat Mar 23 2019 - 01:00

Coveney arrives in Washington amid Brexit concerns

Tánaiste for talks with senior Trump administration officials and Congress members

Wed Feb 06 2019 - 20:13

‘This alarms us,’ key Irish-Americans write to May, Varadkar on Brexit

Group, including five former US ambassadors, concerned Belfast Agreement could be jeapordised

Tue Feb 05 2019 - 18:02

Democrats enjoy first major victories of Trump era

Governorship wins in Virginia and New Jersey as voters reject provocative Republican campaigns

Wed Nov 08 2017 - 09:37

At least 23 dead in Caribbean as Hurricane Irma heads for Florida

Hundreds of thousands of residents, including many elderly people, leave US state

Fri Sept 08 2017 - 21:23

Charlottesville: Hundreds gather to remember woman killed

Killing at white nationalist clashes ‘magnified’ Heather Heyer’s message

Thu Aug 17 2017 - 08:46

Donald Trump gives white supremacists an unequivocal boost

Analysis: Never has president gone so far in defending their actions as during wild shouting-match

Wed Aug 16 2017 - 09:01

Trump says he regrets appointing Jeff Sessions attorney general

US president hits out at other officials and makes new allegation against James Comey

Thu Jul 20 2017 - 09:42

Virginia governor says Donald Trump’s tax plans are ‘a non-starter’

On Irish visit, Terry McAuliffe says US must be smart like Ireland to retain corporate cash

Mon Jun 26 2017 - 06:30

Bathrooms a new battleground in US transgender rights debate

Number of states are planning to follow Texas’s lead on Thursday with ‘bathroom Bills’

Fri Jan 06 2017 - 14:04

PanDEMonium: Simon Carswell’s Democratic convention diary

Larry Sanders steals the show with vote for brother Bernie as celebs bash the Donald

Wed Jul 27 2016 - 19:40

Hillary Clinton chooses Tim Kaine as her running mate

Democratic presidential candidate picks Irish-American senator for White House bid

Sat Jul 23 2016 - 01:52

Hillary Clinton’s ‘Bataan Death March’ gives Republicans hope

Maureen Dowd: Sanders and Trump scent blood as Hillary campaign limps on joylessly

Sun May 22 2016 - 19:29

US Letter: Low turnout at state elections poor guide to 2016

Local election participation far from blockbuster turnout at presidential elections

Sat Nov 07 2015 - 01:00

Suspect in on-air shooting of TV journalists dies

Vester Flanagan shot himself after police pursuit following shooting of WDBJ7 reporters

Wed Aug 26 2015 - 21:27

Martin O’Malley making noise to be heard over Hillary hubbub

A likely 2016 runner, former Maryland governor has queried Clinton’s liberal bona fides

Tue Apr 28 2015 - 01:00

Corruption trial of former Virginia governor and wife begins

State’s former first couple charged for receiving gifts and loans from businessman

Tue Jul 29 2014 - 01:00

Moderate Christie’s win a message to far-right Republicans

Marty Walsh, son of immigrant parents from Galway, elected mayor of Boston

Thu Nov 07 2013 - 01:00

US governor elections may shape debate in 2016 presidential race

New York looks set to elect first Democrat mayor in 20 years

Tue Nov 05 2013 - 01:00

Time to end the dangerous dance in Washington

Many in Washington cannot believe Congress will be crazy enough to drive theeconomy over a cliff

Wed Oct 09 2013 - 07:47

Money makes the Clintons’ world go around

Bill and Hillary Clinton want to do worthy deeds with their foundation while squeezing the wealthy for their own enrichment

Mon Aug 19 2013 - 01:00