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🇨🇱 Far-right José Antonio Kast has defeated Communist Party candidate Jeannette Jara, who ran as part of the Unidad por Chile coalition, in Sunday’s presidential runoff with about 58% of the vote, ushering in Chile’s most right-wing leadership since the end of the Pinochet era. While Kast centered his...

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The 1st round of the Chilean presidential election takes place today The Minister of Labor & Communist Party economist Jeanette Jara is likely to win it. Polymarket has 63% on the conservative José Antonio Kast Rist 🖐️🇨🇱 as winner of the second round in December as other right-wing candidates from the first round will throw their support behind him. Kast is a defender of Pinochet’s legacy, calling for tough measures on immigration and crime, and opposes abortion and gender ideology.

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Professor Lovemore Madhuku in his Own Words Making the Case for Parliament to Indirectly Elect the President as an Electoral College: “We must not put in the Constitution of the country a provision that is dependant on what happens in a political party. That’s the point I’m making. We must never say in our Constitution of Zimbabwe that if a sitting President dies or resigns, we will wait to hear what the political party of that President is saying. No. That is not the best way of running a country. Political parties remain the preserve of those people who are in those political parties. But the country is run on the basis of either an election by the people—direct election—or you have Parliament as an institution sitting as an electoral college. Where parties have influence, they must do the influence within Parliament, but never to allow the political party to sit there to say I’m giving you this President, and so forth. That’s the point I’m making. And on that point, I’m making it right across the world; that’s what they do.” - Professor Madhuku, addressing a “Heal Zimbabwe Trust” public meeting in Harare on 22 February 2020. COMMENT: Professor Lovemore Madhuku’s 2020 remarks make a clear, powerful and enduring case for Clause 3 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe (Amendment No. 3) H.B.I. Bill, 2026. This clause replaces the direct election of the President with an indirect election by Parliament sitting jointly as an electoral college; both after every general election and, when necessary, to fill any vacancy in the office of President. The current direct election of the President was first introduced in anticipation of a legislated one-party-one-man rule through Constitution Amendment No. 7, Act 1987 in the old Lancaster Constitution repealed in 2013. Professor Madhuku put it plainly: The Constitution should not—as it currently does— depend on the internal decisions of a political party to select a successor to the President of the country. When a sitting President dies, resigns or is removed, the nation should not have to wait and hear what that President’s political party “is saying.” That is not a constitutionally proper way to run a country. Political parties exist for their own members. The country, however, belongs to all Zimbabweans. The proper solution is straightforward: Parliament—the institution chosen by the people—should act as the electoral college. Inside that open forum, parties may exercise their influence transparently and accountably. No party should ever stand outside the Constitution and simply “give” the nation its next leader. This principle is not abstract. Worldwide, presidential by-elections to fill mid-term vacancies are extremely rare. Most stable presidential systems instead use automatic succession by a deputy or, increasingly, allow the legislature to elect a successor who serves out the remainder of the term. These arrangements place national continuity and stability above partisan interests. Clause 3 of the Bill follows exactly this proven path. By giving Parliament the clear duty to elect the President—whether at the start of a new term or in an unforeseen vacancy—Zimbabwe will secure stronger democratic stability, and keep the highest office firmly within the people’s constitutional framework rather than the private control of any single party. In short, Clause 3 is a mature, practical and principled reform that directly honours Professor Madhuku’s wise 2020 counsel. As such, it deserves the full support of every well-meaning Zimbabwean who values good governance, democratic constitutionalism, institutional integrity and the long-term strength of the country’s democracy in the national interest!

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South African opposition leader Julius Malema of the EFF political party has rejected the ANC’s decision to form a government of national unity, as announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Malema tweeted, "We can’t share power with the enemy," after Ramaphosa’s announcement of a GNU involving every political party that won seats in parliament. The enemy is perceived to be the DA, South Africa’s second biggest political party. The EFF came fourth behind Jacob Zuma’s MK party, the DA, and the ANC, but none of them won a full mandate to govern the country. In this video, Malema says he doesn’t want a GNU but a coalition, meaning he prefers a coalition of ideologically aligned political parties. A GNU is also a coalition, but the two terms are being used loosely. A GNU involves all political parties in parliament, while a coalition is often formed between two or more parties with similar ideologies or desired political outcomes. It seems that Malema is more comfortable with the idea of a coalition that aligns with the EFF's political views rather than a GNU that involves parties with opposing political ideologies.

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IDI’s latest Israeli Voice Index finds a sharp drop in the share of Jewish Israelis who believe President Trump prioritizes Israel’s security, from 64% in March to 41% last month and 26% today, a 38-percentage-point decline, marking a record low. The survey also found that, in light of the severe disagreements between the United States and Israel, 53% view this as a temporary crisis, while 36% see it as a turn for the worse; Arab Israelis are split, with 47% seeing it as temporary and 46% as a long-term trend. After Israel’s April war with Iran (Operation Roaring Lion), 38% of the Israeli public say Israel’s strategic security situation is better than before the war, while 36% say it is worse and 21% say it has stayed the same. In all Jewish political camps except those who define themselves as Strongly Right, a largest share say it has worsened. Ahead of Israel’s elections, only one-third of Israelis say a political party closely represents their views; the sense of representation is strongest among voters for The Democrats and Religious Zionism parties, and lowest among voters for the Together party.

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At the University of Chicago, I asked the question "what constitutes a liberal democracy?" The European Union has cancelled elections in Romania. Germany has spied on its right-wing political party for its positions on immigration. Meanwhile, El Salvador's Bukele is constantly under attack-- despite providing his country with security and economic prosperity for the first time. Before we do as Leftists and neocons demand, and export Wilsonian idealism to the world, we should have a realist understand of who the liberal democracies are in the world today.
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At the University of Chicago, I asked the question "what constitutes a liberal democracy?" The European Union has cancelled elections in Romania. Germany has spied on its right-wing political party for its positions on immigration. Meanwhile, El Salvador's Bukele is constantly under attack-- despite providing his country with security and economic prosperity for the first time. Before we do as Leftists and neocons demand, and export Wilsonian idealism to the world, we should have a realist understand of who the liberal democracies are in the world today.

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The European Parliament just voted for letting the far-left Italian Member of the European Parliament Ilaria Salis keep her immunity. The 206 to 205 vote stops her extradition to Hungary where she was to face trial on suspicion of belonging to the “Antifa Hammer Gang” that attacked political opponents in Hungary in 2023. The Italian far-left activist was in house arrest in Hungary on suspicion of attempted murder when she was elected into the European Parliament and was released due to her newly won immunity as an MEP. She risked up to 20 years in Hungarian prison. During the vote, which she won with a single vote, right-wing Members of the European Parliament such as Tomáš Zdechovský complained to the European Parliament’s president that the voting buttons for some of their party group collegues didn’t work and that their vote wasn’t counted. It was also a secret vote, meaning that voters will never know whether their representatives voted for or against Ilaria Salis facing a trial for the heinous attacks she is accused of taking part in.
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The European Parliament just voted for letting the far-left Italian Member of the European Parliament Ilaria Salis keep her immunity. The 206 to 205 vote stops her extradition to Hungary where she was to face trial on suspicion of belonging to the “Antifa Hammer Gang” that attacked political opponents in Hungary in 2023. The Italian far-left activist was in house arrest in Hungary on suspicion of attempted murder when she was elected into the European Parliament and was released due to her newly won immunity as an MEP. She risked up to 20 years in Hungarian prison. During the vote, which she won with a single vote, right-wing Members of the European Parliament such as Tomáš Zdechovský complained to the European Parliament’s president that the voting buttons for some of their party group collegues didn’t work and that their vote wasn’t counted. It was also a secret vote, meaning that voters will never know whether their representatives voted for or against Ilaria Salis facing a trial for the heinous attacks she is accused of taking part in.

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🚨 BREAKING: Trump-like right wing presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella WINS Colombia's election round 1, getting MORE VOTES than the leftist despite trailing the polls He's going FULL NAYIB BUKELE: "Under my government, any bandit who resists will be eliminated as appropriate, and if he submits, we will imprison him in a mega prison so he can pay his debt to justice as they should." LET'S GO! 🔥 Espriella would replace President Petro, and is running on a VEHEMENT anti-cartel and tough-on-crime campaign He's been reportedly TRAILING in some polls to the Left, but just came out with around 44% of the vote, to Cepeda's 41% (preliminary results) Espriella recently said: "The only peace process I believe in is one imposed by the force of arms and the laws of the republic." THE RIGHT WING IS RISING IN LATIN AMERICA! Time to flip Colombia and end the narco-terrorism 🇺🇸🇨🇴

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POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE! Ex-Obi Campaign Chief Dumps Obidient Structure for Tinubu, Vows 12 Million Votes in 2027 Nigeria’s political landscape witnessed another dramatic twist on Friday as former Deputy Campaign Manager of the Obi/Datti Presidential Campaign, Comrade Isaac Balami, led a delegation of Obidient leaders and professionals to a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, where they declared support for President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. Balami, who served as a key figure in Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, presented members of his political structure and several conveners of Obidient support groups during the meeting in Abuja, pledging to work for President Tinubu’s return to office in the next general election. The former Trade Union Congress (TUC) spokesman, who joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) after the 2023 elections, said his decision followed what he described as a lack of purposeful leadership within the Labour Party. Addressing the gathering, Balami reaffirmed his commitment to the APC and expressed confidence that the political network he now leads would play a significant role in strengthening President Tinubu’s support base ahead of 2027. He also pledged to mobilise what he described as 12 million votes for President Tinubu’s re-election campaign, saying the coalition of professionals and former Obidient leaders under his platform was prepared to work across the country to deliver the ambitious target. The development marks another high-profile political realignment ahead of the 2027 elections, as parties intensify efforts to consolidate support and attract influential political figures from across the country’s opposition landscape.

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Zuma Family Influence in MKP Sparks Criticism from Mayibuye Youth President The recent appointment of Duduzane Zuma to the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) Presidential Task Team has raised concerns about the role of former president Jacob Zuma and his family in the party’s leadership. The MKP announced the creation of the task team on 6 February 2026, naming Duduzane among 11 members tasked with supporting party operations ahead of local government elections. Critics argue that this move reinforces the perception that major decisions within the MKP are driven by family interests rather than party members or democratic processes. Keamogetswe Masike, President of the Afrika Mayibuye Youth, said the development confirms long-standing concerns that the MKP is “a family project of Jacob Zuma and his children.” Masike claimed that strategic decisions are “taken at a dinner table” and then presented as party policy, reducing ordinary supporters to “a family trust and a surname project.” According to Masike, the MKP is no longer a true vehicle for liberation. “The ANC is dying a natural death, and the MKP has become a family-run continuation where decisions are taken by Zuma and his family,” he said. He added that Mayibuye is the only left-wing organisation with a clear political strategy capable of delivering “Total Freedom and Emancipation Now” to South Africans frustrated with political mediocrity. The MKP a breakaway formation rooted in the legacy of uMkhonto weSizwe, the ANC’s former armed wing has been influential yet polarising since its launch, further complicating South Africa’s political landscape.
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Zuma Family Influence in MKP Sparks Criticism from Mayibuye Youth President The recent appointment of Duduzane Zuma to the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) Presidential Task Team has raised concerns about the role of former president Jacob Zuma and his family in the party’s leadership. The MKP announced the creation of the task team on 6 February 2026, naming Duduzane among 11 members tasked with supporting party operations ahead of local government elections. Critics argue that this move reinforces the perception that major decisions within the MKP are driven by family interests rather than party members or democratic processes. Keamogetswe Masike, President of the Afrika Mayibuye Youth, said the development confirms long-standing concerns that the MKP is “a family project of Jacob Zuma and his children.” Masike claimed that strategic decisions are “taken at a dinner table” and then presented as party policy, reducing ordinary supporters to “a family trust and a surname project.” According to Masike, the MKP is no longer a true vehicle for liberation. “The ANC is dying a natural death, and the MKP has become a family-run continuation where decisions are taken by Zuma and his family,” he said. He added that Mayibuye is the only left-wing organisation with a clear political strategy capable of delivering “Total Freedom and Emancipation Now” to South Africans frustrated with political mediocrity. The MKP a breakaway formation rooted in the legacy of uMkhonto weSizwe, the ANC’s former armed wing has been influential yet polarising since its launch, further complicating South Africa’s political landscape.

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In my recent discussion with Jacob Rees-Mogg, he asked me an intriguing question. We'd been discussing which were our favourite monarchs of each century. Sir Jacob was tempted to skip over the 19th century, on the grounds that there wasn't a lot of choice. Queen Victoria, after all, ruled the country for almost two-thirds of the 1800s. But I suggested we discuss the thoroughly short, unpopular, but hugely valuable reign of William IV. A debauched roisterer with a disastrous marriage and long-term mistress, William IV nonetheless oversaw momentous political change. He was the King at the time of the Great Reform Act of 1832. And though sympathetic, as any royal of his day was likely to be, towards the Tories, he was persuaded that the case for reform was unanswerable, and didn't stand in the way of it. As we survey our own political landscape, history is an incredibly rich resource from which we can learn and judge affairs. The early 19th century was a time of tumult and political disorder, street violence and economic disquiet. But the men of the age were able to accept change while retaining the essential elements of the British constitution. Indeed, one of the eventual products of that acceptance was the emergence of the Labour Party. For the Labour Party and the progressive establishment now to behave like some ancien regime, and seek to thwart the political aspirations of British people as expressed at the ballot box and polls is, in historical terms, the height of hypocrisy. Take, for example, the issue of peers in the House of Lords. Given their level of popular support, shouldn't Reform by now be permitted to have have at least one? Sir Keir Starmer won't hear of it. He could take a leaf out of the book of William IV. The King who loved nothing more than sailing, swearing and shagging, but who had the sense to know that standing in the way of political reform is a road to ruin and desiccation.
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In my recent discussion with Jacob Rees-Mogg, he asked me an intriguing question. We'd been discussing which were our favourite monarchs of each century. Sir Jacob was tempted to skip over the 19th century, on the grounds that there wasn't a lot of choice. Queen Victoria, after all, ruled the country for almost two-thirds of the 1800s. But I suggested we discuss the thoroughly short, unpopular, but hugely valuable reign of William IV. A debauched roisterer with a disastrous marriage and long-term mistress, William IV nonetheless oversaw momentous political change. He was the King at the time of the Great Reform Act of 1832. And though sympathetic, as any royal of his day was likely to be, towards the Tories, he was persuaded that the case for reform was unanswerable, and didn't stand in the way of it. As we survey our own political landscape, history is an incredibly rich resource from which we can learn and judge affairs. The early 19th century was a time of tumult and political disorder, street violence and economic disquiet. But the men of the age were able to accept change while retaining the essential elements of the British constitution. Indeed, one of the eventual products of that acceptance was the emergence of the Labour Party. For the Labour Party and the progressive establishment now to behave like some ancien regime, and seek to thwart the political aspirations of British people as expressed at the ballot box and polls is, in historical terms, the height of hypocrisy. Take, for example, the issue of peers in the House of Lords. Given their level of popular support, shouldn't Reform by now be permitted to have have at least one? Sir Keir Starmer won't hear of it. He could take a leaf out of the book of William IV. The King who loved nothing more than sailing, swearing and shagging, but who had the sense to know that standing in the way of political reform is a road to ruin and desiccation.

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The media's post-election portrayal of the podcasters who interviewed President Trump as part of a so-called "right-wing manosphere" is not only a dorky term, likely created by a journalist who used to get shoved into lockers in high school, but also misleading and totally false. All of the "mainstream" podcasters the President engaged with, including Joe Rogan and my friend Theo Von, are center to left-leaning, certainly not right-wing. But the President spoke with them anyway. Kamala, on the other hand, wouldn’t do an interview unless it was with a 100% friendly. Thank you for having me, Martha MacCallum.
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The media's post-election portrayal of the podcasters who interviewed President Trump as part of a so-called "right-wing manosphere" is not only a dorky term, likely created by a journalist who used to get shoved into lockers in high school, but also misleading and totally false. All of the "mainstream" podcasters the President engaged with, including Joe Rogan and my friend Theo Von, are center to left-leaning, certainly not right-wing. But the President spoke with them anyway. Kamala, on the other hand, wouldn’t do an interview unless it was with a 100% friendly. Thank you for having me, Martha MacCallum.

Alex Bruesewitz 🇺🇸

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This will shock the conscience right out of your soul: As of today, the government has been shut down for 35 days by the Democrats, who have continued to block funding for the Department of Homeland Security in an effort to protect an illegal alien who had been deported 20 times and who raped a 65-year-old after tying her up, and who also raped another woman at gunpoint on the same day after being released by the sanctuary city of Portland. Every single Democrat member of Congress should have their homes designated as sanctuary homes. How can anyone vote for this party?
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This will shock the conscience right out of your soul: As of today, the government has been shut down for 35 days by the Democrats, who have continued to block funding for the Department of Homeland Security in an effort to protect an illegal alien who had been deported 20 times and who raped a 65-year-old after tying her up, and who also raped another woman at gunpoint on the same day after being released by the sanctuary city of Portland. Every single Democrat member of Congress should have their homes designated as sanctuary homes. How can anyone vote for this party?

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The Obidient Movement remains an organic movement driven by the self-sacrifice, commitment, and collective determination of Nigerians who believe that a New Nigeria is Possible. We align strongly with the ideas and principles of His Excellency, Mr. Peter Obi, who has consistently demonstrated a different approach to politics by challenging the dominance of a money-driven political system. While resources are important in politics, the excessive influence of money has caused significant harm to Nigeria's democratic development and the well-being of its people. As believers in democratic values, we are concerned about the deregistration of political parties such as ADC, AA, ZLP and APP. A vibrant democracy thrives on inclusiveness, political participation, and the availability of diverse platforms through which citizens can freely express their aspirations and choices. The future of Nigeria's democracy must be built on fairness, inclusion, credible institutions, and the active participation of citizens. The Obidient Movement will continue to advocate for good governance, accountability, and a democratic culture that empowers the people rather than wealth and political influence. — Dr. Yunusa Tanko National Coordinator, Obidient Movement
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The Obidient Movement remains an organic movement driven by the self-sacrifice, commitment, and collective determination of Nigerians who believe that a New Nigeria is Possible. We align strongly with the ideas and principles of His Excellency, Mr. Peter Obi, who has consistently demonstrated a different approach to politics by challenging the dominance of a money-driven political system. While resources are important in politics, the excessive influence of money has caused significant harm to Nigeria's democratic development and the well-being of its people. As believers in democratic values, we are concerned about the deregistration of political parties such as ADC, AA, ZLP and APP. A vibrant democracy thrives on inclusiveness, political participation, and the availability of diverse platforms through which citizens can freely express their aspirations and choices. The future of Nigeria's democracy must be built on fairness, inclusion, credible institutions, and the active participation of citizens. The Obidient Movement will continue to advocate for good governance, accountability, and a democratic culture that empowers the people rather than wealth and political influence. — Dr. Yunusa Tanko National Coordinator, Obidient Movement

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The assassination of American conservative leader Charlie Kirk is drawing reaction and concern around the world. In London, a massive crowd on Saturday — estimated at over 100,000 people — gathered in a march organized by anti-immigration activists who remembered Kirk as part of the event. The 22-year-old suspect in the killing is being held without bond and is due to appear in court on Tuesday. As the investigation into the shooter’s motives continues, Kirk’s widow, Erika, spoke for the first time Friday night, vowing that his movement will not only continue but will grow. Concerns about security for political figures — and about political violence in general — continue to rise. Lisa Desjardins spoke with Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss, the director of the Polarization and Extremism Research Innovation Lab at American University, for more.
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The assassination of American conservative leader Charlie Kirk is drawing reaction and concern around the world. In London, a massive crowd on Saturday — estimated at over 100,000 people — gathered in a march organized by anti-immigration activists who remembered Kirk as part of the event. The 22-year-old suspect in the killing is being held without bond and is due to appear in court on Tuesday. As the investigation into the shooter’s motives continues, Kirk’s widow, Erika, spoke for the first time Friday night, vowing that his movement will not only continue but will grow. Concerns about security for political figures — and about political violence in general — continue to rise. Lisa Desjardins spoke with Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss, the director of the Polarization and Extremism Research Innovation Lab at American University, for more.

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