Tag Archives: Election

What A Biden Victory Could Mean For America | The Economist

Posted on August 18, 2020 by macromon

Joe Biden currently stands a good chance of winning the presidency. He is a lifelong centrist but could turn out to be the most ambitious Democratic president in generations. Read more here: https://econ.st/31Ammy6 Find The Economist’s most recent coverage of … Continue reading →

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The Black Swan Chart Of 2020

Posted on January 20, 2020 by macromon

  The surprising outcome of the 2020 presidential election may be, OK, Boomer.  It’s time to pass the torch of leadership to a new generation.    The younger generations dwarf the boomers in terms of sheer numbers but they have … Continue reading →

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Pakistan election: Challenges over economy and legitimacy

Posted on July 29, 2018 by macromon

FT South Asia correspondent Kiran Stacey looks at the challenges facing the victor of Pakistan’s election, Imran Khan, over his legitimacy following vote-rigging claims and an economic crisis that could lead to an IMF bailout. ► Subscribe to FT.com here: … Continue reading →

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QOTD: Vive La France!

Posted on February 3, 2017 by macromon

Maybe, just maybe, France will turn out to be the place where the populist tide is turned. – Philip Stephen, FT We concur!

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The Election of Donald Trump, the Electoral College, Free Trade and Globalization

Posted on December 13, 2016 by macromon

We have a little interesting story to tell you, but first some substance and background. The 2016 U.S. Presidential Election Donald Trump won the Presidency and Electoral College, 306-232, by picking off three of the traditional Blue States – Michigan, … Continue reading →

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What’s the big deal with the election? – WashPost

Posted on November 3, 2014 by macromon

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Bikers unexpected role in Brazilian election – FT

Posted on October 1, 2014 by macromon

São Paulo’s army of motorbike couriers have been dragged into a bitter war over the city’s public transport, one of the biggest issues affecting October’s presidential and local elections. The FT’s Samantha Pearson reports on their unlikely entry into the … Continue reading →

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The 3 key German election issues – Reuters

Posted on September 20, 2013 by macromon

Big election in Germany this weekend.  Here’s Reuters who does a good job summarizing   how things may workout for Frau Merkel. Sept. 20 – German voters go to the polls on Sunday. Breakingviews tells us what the three main issues … Continue reading →

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Merkel’s Bavarian boost ahead of German election

Posted on September 16, 2013 by macromon

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South Korea Elects First Woman President

Posted on December 19, 2012 by macromon

http://www.euronews.com/ South Korea has its first ever woman in the top job. The electoral commission has confirmed that the conservative Park Geun-hye has won the presidential election. The 60-year-old will return to the presidential palace in Seoul where she was … Continue reading →

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