US EditionFirst Canada, now Australia? Conservatives fear the Trump slump is spreading
- Australia's federal election on Saturday features opposition leader Peter Dutton trying to unseat incumbent Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
- Dutton, a former defense minister with a right-wing reputation, has distanced himself from Trump amid analysts saying Trump comparisons hurt his campaign.
- Key election issues include the cost-of-living crisis with both major parties promising tax cuts and handouts, while Dutton also vowed job cuts and ending work-from-home policies.
- Dutton holds his seat in Dickson by a narrow 1.7%, facing strong challengers, while public opinion polls give Albanese a lead but with possible minority government outcomes.
- The Trump-related backlash emerging in Canada and Australia has weakened conservative campaigns, raising doubts about Dutton's prospects and influencing voters' trust in US-Australia relations.
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The Independent
The Independent (US)Australian conservative opposition leader loses seat in ‘Trump factor’ backlash
It comes days after Canada’s centrist Liberal Party stormed to victory in what will be seen as part of an international voter backlash against the Trump administration
With Friends Like These: Conservative Nationalists in the Age of Trump
Elections in Canada and Australia rarely make the news in the United States, but this year’s battles for Ottawa and Canberra have taken on a new significance. They are widely seen as a referendum on Donald Trump’s presidency.The post With Friends Like These: Conservative Nationalists in the Age of Trump appeared first on .
NBC Dallas-Fort Worth
NBC NewsAfter Canada, Trump could drag down conservatives in another election in Australia
Days after a Canadian election that hinged on who would best stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump, he is at the center of an election in another liberal democracy. Trust in the United States is plummeting in Australia, which votes Saturday amid global financial turmoil sparked by tariffs Trump has imposed on trading partners around the world including Australia, a U.S. ally and vital security partner in countering China. As in Canada, Austral…
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