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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

U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, center, arrives to court in Newark, N.J., Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. The judge in Menendez's corruption trial could rule on Monday to dismiss the bulk of the indictment against the New Jersey Democrat, a decision that prosecutors say could "broadly legalize pay-to-play politics." (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Bob Menendez lead slipping in New Jersey Senate race

Sen. Bob Menendez's double-digit lead in his bid for re-election in New Jersey has disappeared, according to a new poll that shows Republican Bob Hugin has closed the gap to single digits. Published August 22, 2018

Rep. Keith Ellison addresses his campaign volunteers and supporters before sending them off on a door knocking campaign, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Minneapolis. Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison said Friday he won't abandon his campaign for attorney general amid allegations that he once physically abused an ex-girlfriend and said if she claims to have a video of the incident she should produce it. (Alex Kormann/Star Tribune via AP) ** FILE **

GOP Super PAC ads: Democrats should be ‘ashamed’ for sticking by Keith Ellison

The Congressional Leadership Fund is attacking Democratic candidates running in competitive House races in Minnesota for not joining the National Organization for Women in demanding that former Rep. Keith Ellison end his bid for state attorney general following allegations of domestic abuse. Published August 20, 2018

Rep. Keith Ellison, the vice chair of the Democratic National Committee and the party's nominee for Minnesota attorney general, has been accused by a woman who is willing to talk of physical abuse in their relationship. (Associated Press/File)

Keith Ellison is Democrat scourge after abuse reports

Rep. Keith Ellison's political future is "on the ropes" following allegations of domestic abuse that have cast a pall over the congressman's bid to become Minnesota's next attorney general and made some Democrats skittish about getting too close to him in public. Published August 19, 2018

In this Aug. 28, 2012, file photo, Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, arrives on the floor at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

Ron Paul Revolution falls victim to frustration, Donald Trump

Although Ron Paul's 2008 and 2012 presidential runs didn't make much of a mark on the election, they did threaten to upend the Republican Party, with Paul acolytes grabbing control of state parties and sparking major rules changes and demanding that the party adopt his libertarian-infused ideas. But somewhere along the way, the revolution ran aground. Published August 14, 2018