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Daniel Geary

The Irish Times

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Trump’s inauguration address tapped into America’s violent history of expansionism

21.01.2025 20

The Irish Times

Daniel Geary

Joe Biden’s unforgivable error wasn’t interfering in the justice system. It was not doing it sooner

In a vacuum, Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter for any crimes committed in the past decade is a clear abuse of power. Yet it is easier...

04.12.2024 20

The Irish Times

Daniel Geary

If Democrats want to win the next US election, they should listen to Bernie Sanders

Donald Trump claims that his big win in the 2024 election gives him an “unprecedented and great mandate”. Many commentators have agreed to a lesser...

15.11.2024 7

The Irish Times

Daniel Geary

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s flawed strategies explain why neither holds a clear lead

The polls for a presidential election have never been closer than they are this year. With less than a percentage point separating Kamala Harris...

03.11.2024 1

The Irish Times

Daniel Geary

Harris-Trump debate: Harris may have stumbled occasionally, but overall she came off as presidential

What a difference a change in opponent makes. In June, Joe Biden lost his debate to Trump so badly that he ultimately left the race. Last night...

11.09.2024 3

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Daniel Geary

Kamala Harris is walking a tightrope on the conflict in Gaza. She can’t afford to lose votes

“The whole world is watching.” So chanted anti-war demonstrators in the summer of 1968 as they were brutalised by Chicago police outside the...

15.08.2024 2

The Irish Times

Daniel Geary