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Arizona shooting: are politicians guilty?
11/01/2011 - TALKING POINTS

Arizona shooting: are politicians guilty?

The tragic shooting last weekend in Arizona, which killed 6 people and wounded 14, has ignited a debate about gun control. It has also prompted a vivid discussion about the responsibility of politicians in fostering a fractious atmosphere. Tea Party and Sarah Palin are now facing accusations…
Lessons and trends from US midterm elections
03/11/2010 - USA

Lessons and trends from US midterm elections

US midterm elections unfolded according to predictions: Republicans took back the House of Representatives, while Obama’s Democrats held on to the Senate. France24.com takes a look at a few lessons that can be gleaned from the results.
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US mid-terms: a new Republican era?
03/11/2010 - TALKING POINTS

US mid-terms: a new Republican era?

The results from the US mid-terms are in, and are pretty clear: a victory for the Republicans, but not a total triumph. The GOP has seized back control of the House of Representatives, while the Democrats have managed to retain a slim majority in the Senate. So is this the dawn of a new Republican era, or are US voters simply ready to punish the incumbent party in every national election?
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