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    Mueller, border policy, state politics, buying Greenland, impeachment and more: this is how we covered US politics and policy in 2019 

Mueller, border policy, state politics, buying Greenland, impeachment and more: this is how we covered US politics and policy in 2019 

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LSE USAPP blog Managing Editor, Chris Gilson, reviews our coverage of the political ups and downs of 2019, month by month.
January – An end to the longest Government Shutdown
This year began (as 2018 did) with a continuing government shutdown over President Trump’s desire for funding for the construction of a wall at the US’ southern border with Mexico. The shutdown finally ended on January 25th (after becoming the […]

December 29th, 2019|Chris Gilson|0 Comments|
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So, who are the Democratic 2020 presidential candidates?

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Ahead of the third Democratic debate this Thursday, USAPP blog Managing Editor, Chris Gilson, profiles each of the candidates who have qualified for the debate and their chances for breaking out into the top polling tier.

 

Top Tier – polling above 20 percent
Former Vice-President Joe Biden
Who are they? If you only know one candidate in the Democratic race, it’s probably […]

September 10th, 2019|Chris Gilson, Elections and party politics across the US, LSE Comment|0 Comments|
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Ten important USAPP reads for Labor Day 2019

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The first Monday in September is Labor Day, a day which the US Department of Labor describes as being “dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers”. To mark Labor Day 2019, USAPP blog Managing Editor Chris Gilson brings together ten important USAPP articles on work, employment, training, careers, and workers’ rights.

Public workforce programs can have a […]

September 2nd, 2019|Chris Gilson, Economy|0 Comments|
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    Looking ahead – what we already know will happen in US politics and policy in 2018

Looking ahead – what we already know will happen in US politics and policy in 2018

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With 2017 now in the rear-view mirror, it’s now time to look ahead to the coming year in US politics and policy. USAPP Managing Editor, Chris Gilson gives a glimpse of what is either planned for, or needs to happen, in 2018 in Congress and beyond. 
January – Congress returns and Trump’s first State of the Union
The US Congress will be […]

January 3rd, 2018|Chris Gilson, Elections and party politics across the US|0 Comments|
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    A wall, a ban, tweetstorms, a Special Prosecutor, and upset elections: reviewing 2017 through our coverage

A wall, a ban, tweetstorms, a Special Prosecutor, and upset elections: reviewing 2017 through our coverage

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The past year has seen developments in politics and policy that few could have predicted, even in the wake of Donald Trump’s unexpected 2016 election victory. USAPP Managing Editor, Chris Gilson, reviews 2017’s twists and turns and what we said about them. Let us know your own political highlights of 2017 in the comments below!
January – The Trump Dossier and […]

December 31st, 2017|Chris Gilson|0 Comments|
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A few changes at the USAPP blog

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Managing Editor of the USAPP blog, Chris Gilson, outlines some changes to the blog that readers will be seeing over the next few months.

This week we’ll be introducing a few changes to the USAPP blog; don’t worry, we’re not going away! I am, however, going on paternity leave, and my US Centre colleague, Sophie Donszelmann will be taking over […]

April 20th, 2017|Chris Gilson|0 Comments|
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    Eric Cantor in shock primary defeat, most Americans now against death penalty, and are federal executives underpaid?  – US national blog round up for 7 – 13 June

Eric Cantor in shock primary defeat, most Americans now against death penalty, and are federal executives underpaid?  – US national blog round up for 7 – 13 June

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USApp Managing Editor, Chris Gilson looks at the best in political blogging from the Beltway. Our round-up of state blogs will follow on Saturday afternoon. 

The Democratic Party, the GOP and elections 

This week was a slightly better one for President Obama than last, with focus shifting to the Republican Party after a shock primary defeat. On Tuesday, Hit & Run reports […]

June 13th, 2014|Blog round up, Chris Gilson, National|0 Comments|
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