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Seth McLaughlin

Seth McLaughlin, a reporter on the Politics Desk, can be reached at smclaughlin@washingtontimes.com. Follow him on Twitter: @SethMcLaughlin1

Articles by Seth McLaughlin

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks to members of the media outside a voter service center, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Biden outlines closing argument in final ad blitz

Joseph R. Biden is closing out his presidential campaign with the same basic message that he started it, telling voters in a new television ad that "we are in a battle for the soul of the nation" and "character is on the ballot." Published October 27, 2020

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks to members of the media outside a voter service center, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Biden: Trump is ‘worst possible president’ to deal with coronavirus

Joseph R. Biden said Monday President Trump is the "worst possible president and worst possible person" to lead the country's response to the coronavirus, and said he isn't holding campaign rallies because he wants to prevent COVID-19 superspreader events. Published October 26, 2020

Former President Barack Obama speaks as he campaigns for Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden at Florida International University, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in North Miami, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) **FILE**

Barack Obama heads to Orlando for Joe Biden

Former President Barack Obama is headed back to Florida on behalf of Democratic nominee Joseph R. Biden a week out from the 2020 presidential election. Published October 26, 2020

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign stop at Bucks County Community College, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Bristol, Pa. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Under fire, Biden vows ‘I am not banning fracking’

Seeking to stop the political bleeding, Joseph R. Biden struck out on the campaign trail Saturday in Pennsylvania, pushing back against President Trump's charge that he wants to bring the hammer down on the oil and gas industry in the state by banning fracking. Published October 24, 2020

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden listens as his wife Jill Biden speaks at a campaign stop at Bucks County Community College, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Bristol, Pa. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Jill Biden: Pa. voters agree: ‘We all want to see the Patriots lose’

Jill Biden told her husband Joseph R. Biden's supporters in Pennsylvania Saturday that they may not agree on their favorite sports teams or their favorite gas stations, but they all have something in common: dislike for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. Published October 24, 2020

Former President Barack Obama waves after speaking at Citizens Bank Park as he campaigns for Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/ Matt Slocum)

Obama to campaign for Biden in Miami

Former President Obama is headed to Florida over the weekend on behalf of his former right hand man, Joseph R. Biden. Published October 21, 2020

President Barack Obama speaks at Citizens Bank Park as he campaigns for Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/ Matt Slocum)

Obama rips Trump’s ‘reality show’ presidency in Philadelphia

Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday hit the campaign trail for the first time in person on behalf of Joseph R. Biden, traveling to the battleground state of Pennsylvania as part of the campaign's final get-out-the-vote push ahead of the 2020 presidential election. Published October 21, 2020

The second and last presidential debate between President Trump and Democratic nominee Joseph R. Biden is scheduled for Thursday. (Associated Press)

Trump, allies blast moderator, commission ahead of presidential debate

President Trump has been working the refs ahead of Thursday's presidential debate by attacking the format and NBC News moderator Kristen Welker, while signaling he plans to press Democratic nominee Joseph R. Biden on his son Hunter's overseas business deals. Published October 21, 2020

Supporters of President Donald Trump pose for photos while walking through the crowd during a campaign rally at the Ocala International Airport, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Ocala, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Trump enthusiasm edge over Biden may translate into win

President Trump is out to prove, as he did in 2016, that size does matter when it comes to drawing massive crowds to campaign rallies. It's an enthusiasm edge over Democratic challenger Joe Biden that Mr. Trump relishes. Published October 18, 2020