Let’s say that Patel did, on occasion, shout – or lose her temper. Should that really be deemed unacceptable?
Historians concentrate on such great men as Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln, and ignore the more Trumpian figures who reached the White House.
Mind you, Reagan had a riposte when he was once compared to a younger candidate…
His campaign team are likely to be rubbing their hands with glee at the prospect of facing off against Sanders.
Johnson’s opponents must avoid the error of supposing it is enough to demonstrate, at least to their own satisfaction, that he is a bad person.
Donald Trump’s approval ratings in the next month may signal whether he is heading for the fate of Bill Clinton or Richard Nixon.
“Read the transcript” has become the à la mode at Trump rallies, replacing previous favourites including “Lock her up” and “Build the wall”.
The White House attack on “the squad” risks turning out Democratic voters as a natural by-product of seeking to turn out Republicans.
The most successful are those who can put their values to work and build a broad coalition, rather than exploit divisions.
It is hard to see a Democrat who opposes the legislation courting the Left of the party and winning the Presidential nomination.
Trump’s press secretary sets out how the President intends to run his re-election campaign in 2020.
Hopefuls should remember that what plays well in the primaries may be un-deliverable from the White House.
My research suggests that parties of the centre-right should be cautious about mistaking transactional voter support for deeper allegiance.