Editorial: Too old Joe is far from perfect – but he must prevail over ignoramus Trump

Donald Trump is a terrible winner. The closer he gets to becoming the Republican Party’s nominee in this year’s US presidential election, the uglier his comments and behaviour become.

After racking up another victory last week in the New Hampshire primary, the former and perhaps next American president launched a vicious attack on Nikki Haley, his only remaining rival for the nomination, insulting her in racial terms and demanding that she withdraw. Then he threatened ...