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John Whitesides
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Apr 26, 2019
Instant Democratic front-runner Joe Biden's 2020 bid reshapes crowded White House race
Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden entered the 2020 Democratic presidential field on Thursday as an instant front-runner, drawing momentum away from other leading candidates and putting new pressure on underperformers to find ways to stay relevant.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Feb 6, 2019
Despite bipartisan sheen, Trump's State of the Union also touched all the right buttons with his base
Even as he appealed for unity, President Donald Trump made it clear in his State of the Union address on Tuesday that his idea of common ground is having Democrats back his policy agenda and stop investigating his administration.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 5, 2018
With Kavanaugh probe firing up Republican base, Trump likely a winner whether judge confirmed or not
The ugly partisan brawl over U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation remains undecided, but President Donald Trump appears likely to come out on top regardless of the outcome.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 23, 2016
Unpopularity of Clinton, Trump puts spotlight on running mates
Rarely have two U.S. presidential front-runners needed more from running mates than Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 2, 2016
Virtual tie raises doubts: Can Hillary Clinton close the deal?
Hillary Clinton's struggle in Iowa to fend off underdog Bernie Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist, reignited questions about her ability to close the deal with Democratic voters and turned up the pressure on her high-profile White House campaign.

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