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Joe the Plumber to run for Congress

Joe the Plumber to run for Congress

The everyman who became the hero of rightwing America hopes to enter House of Representatives.

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Gulf states

How inequality has soared in the US

How inequality has soared in the US

The top 1 per cent now take home 23.5 per cent of all income.

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The Son of Africa claims a continent’s crown jewels

The Son of Africa claims a continent’s crown jewels

Barack Obama is leading the US at the head of a pack of western nations intent on the new scramble to exploit Africa’s resources. Their chief aim? To squeeze a China hungry for raw materials.

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Obama fundraising momentum continues

Obama fundraising momentum continues

When it comes to raising cash, the President is streets ahead of his Republican rivals

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Obama: Mr 99%?

Obama: Mr 99%?

The US president needs to recognise the resentments that have sparked the 99% movement.

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Three reasons Cain can beat Romney

Three reasons Cain can beat Romney

The surprise front-runner continues to pick up momentum.

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The Pastor problem

The Pastor problem

Rick Perry isn't the first presidential candidate to be embarrassed by a turbulent preacher.

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Clinton to stand down in 2012

Clinton to stand down in 2012

The Secretary of State's decision to leave front-line politics poses a challenge for her boss.

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Don’t be deceived by the myth of Mitt Romney’s moderation

Don’t be deceived by the myth of Mitt Romney’s moderation

The former Massachusetts governor defends the interests of the rich and powerful at all costs.

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Perry attacks "Romney's Remedy"

Mitt Romney's religion

Tired and cold on Wall Street, I find an America I thought was lost

Where next for Occupy Wall Street? Conspiracy theory and the financial crisis

Getting over the One

New poll spells trouble for Obama

Sarah Palin will not run for president in 2012

Christie rules himself out

Occupying Wall Street

Romney's Churchill gaffe

Facebook’s $1.6bn woman

Sheryl Sandberg: Facebook’s $1.6bn woman

A witch-hunt?

A witch-hunt against the Sun?

Osborne's woes

Osborne hoisted with his own petard

Marr's monarchism

Enough of this royal deference

The interview

Preview: Ken Livingstone: “The world is run by monsters”

On Syria

Intervention in Syria won’t work, so how do we stop Assad?

The interview

Preview: Boris Johnson: “I’ll tell you what makes me angry – lefty crap”

GOP race so far

Infographic: Republican primary race 2012
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