Paris attacks have changed the US presidential race

20 November 2015

John Barron
Honorary Associate, United States Studies Centre

Research associate John Barron at ABC's The Drum Online.

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John Barron
Honorary Associate, United States Studies Centre
John Barron is an Honorary Associate at the US Studies Centre, anchor of “Planet America” on ABC-TV and author of the book “Vote For Me” about the 2008 Presidential campaign. He has produced political documentary films including “First Stop Iowa” about the history of the Democratic Party primary process and “The Party of Reagan” about the disputed legacy of a conservative icon – a film which was made with the assistance of the US Studies Centre.

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20 November 2015

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