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Abortion, Obama and the independent voter
29 April 2012
ABC News Radio Inside America
This week on Inside America, US Studies Centre Research Associate John Barron talks to member of the Arizona House of Representatives Dr Matt Heinz about a new law in his state that redefines life as beginning two weeks before conception. He also analyses the increasingly important role of the independent voter in the 2012 elections. Listen here
Does Mitt Romney need a bad economy to win?
27 April 2012
ABC TV Planet America
Mitt Romney has made President Barack Obama's struggle to revive the economy the centrepiece of his campaign, but what happens if a recovery properly takes hold? Research associate John Barron asks research associate Tom Switzer whether Romney has any other argument for why he should be elected president. Watch online
Morals, the language of faith, and evangelical culture in presidential politics
25 April 2012
ABC Radio National Religion and Ethics Report
Even though Rick Santorum has suspended his campaign for the presidency, the influence of his Christian conservatism lingers on in the race. Lecturer in American politics and foreign policy David Smith discusses with Andrew West the history of the religious right and its engagement with government and politics. Listen online
Romney wins but can he win over Republicans?
12 April 2012
ABC Radio Australia Connect Asia
The timing may have been a surprise to many but Santorum's withdrawal from the primary contest will nevertheless provide a welcome relief for Mitt Romney heading into the general election. But as Research Associate Tom Switzer notes, many question marks still hang over his head. Can he ignite the base and win over independent voters? Listen Online
Santorum out but Romney still has a long way to go
12 April 2012
6PR Mornings
Rick Santorum's announcement that he is suspending his campaign may give the Romney camp some much needed momentum, but Dr Adam Lockyer suggests that he still has a long way to go if he wants to wrest the Presidency away from Barack Obama in November. Listen Online
Romney looks ahead as Santorum drops out
11 April 2012
ABC TV 7:30
The withdrawal of conservative darling Rick Santorum from the race for the Republican nomination marks the end of a long and bitter internal struggle. With Mitt Romney now the presumptive candidate, Chair of US Media Professor James Fallows assesses whether the bruising primaries have helped or hindered his chances against Obama in November. Watch Online
Santorum withdrawl opens next chapter in election
11 April 2012
ABC Local Radio Perth
A confluence of political and personal reasons have prompted Rick Santorum to end his bid for the White House in 2012. Senior lecturer at the US Studies Centre Dr Harry Melkonian looks at how Santorum got as far as he did, how Romney wrapped up the presumptive nomination and whether we'll see a Republican defeat Obama in November. Listen Online
The circus is over but the show rolls on
11 April 2012
ABC 702 Sydney Mornings
After a marathon primary campaign, Rick Santorum has pulled out of the race to win the Republican nomination, leaving Mitt Romney as the presumptive nominee for 2012. Research Assosciate Tom Switzer assesses the state of the race and looks ahead to the general election. Listen Online
Santorum still in control
11 April 2012
CNBC Asia Cash Flow
Mitt Romney may have all but secured the Republican presidential nomination but Rick Santorum's timely exit still gives him some leverage in GOP administration. Lecturer at the US Studies Centre Dr Adam Lockyer discusses what's next for Santorum and the race to the White House. Watch Online
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