Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
RNC: Elizabeth Warren, ‘FAUXCAHONTAS,’ is a no-show at tribal conference
The Republican National Committee is poking fun at Sen. Elizabeth Warren's absence from the National Congress of American Indians Tribal Summit in Washington -- asking where is "FAUXCAHONTAS." Published February 13, 2018
Joe Donnelly dinged by conservative group over opposition to Trump tax law
Sen. Joe Donnelly of Indiana is coming under fire from a conservative group for casting his vote against President Trump's tax cuts -- highlighting an issue that GOP leaders hope will help them defend their Senate majority and weaken Democrats in tough re-election races this fall. Published February 13, 2018
Joe Biden likely to face crowded field of rising Democratic stars in 2020
Vice President Joseph R. Biden's eight years as wingman for President Obama won him plenty of good will among Democrats, but that won't give him a leg up as the party picks its White House nominee for 2020. Published February 8, 2018
Cory Booker raises 2020 profile with incendiary rhetoric
The 2020 Democratic presidential primary is shaping up as a rhetorical race to the far left, and Sen. Cory A. Booker is making his bid for front-runner status with some of the most incendiary jabs to date. Published February 7, 2018
Conor Lamb, Pennsylvania Democrat in House race, vows to defend Social Security
Democrat Conor Lamb is making the GOP's stance on entitlement programs an issue in his race special election race against Republican Rick Saccone for a U.S. House seat in western Pennsylvania. Published February 7, 2018
Joe Biden greeted by Democrats with chants of ‘Run Joe Run!’
Former Vice President Joe Biden was welcomed Wednesday by Democrats on Capitol Hill with chants of "Run Joe Run!" -- signaling there is an appetite in the party for the 75-year-old to make a splash in 2020 presidential race. Published February 7, 2018
Elizabeth Warren headlining ‘Nevertheless, She Persisted’ telephone town hall
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is holding a telephone town hall to celebrate the anniversary of her dust-up with Republican senators that boosted her national image, led to the "Nevertheless, She Persisted" liberal rallying cry and, according to the Massachusetts Democrat, sparked a movement. Published February 7, 2018
Former Obama New Hampshire Co-Chair: Cory Booker is No. 1 on my 2020 list
The co-chair of former President Barack Obama's campaigns in New Hampshire says he sees Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey as the frontrunner in the 2020 Democratic presidential sweepstakes. Published February 6, 2018
Bob Menendez regains spot as top Democrat on Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey is returning as the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, days after the Justice Department dismissed corruption charges against the veteran lawmaker. Published February 6, 2018
Vice President Pence stumps for Rick Saccone in Pennsylvania special election
Vice President Mike Pence on Friday called on voters in southwest Pennsylvania to rally behind Republican Rick Saccone in his March 13 special election race against Democrat Conor Lamb in the state's 18th Congressional District. Published February 2, 2018
Charlie Dent: Releasing memo sets ‘dangerous precedent’
Republican Rep. Charlie Dent said the House Intelligence Committee's release of classified information Friday puts the nation on a slippery slope going forward. Published February 2, 2018
John Kasich criticizes release of memo, citing GOP partisan motivations
Ohio Gov. John Kasich said Friday the decision of the GOP-led House Intelligence Committee to release classified information was tainted by partisan motivations and hurts the nation. Published February 2, 2018
Ronna Romney McDaniel, RNC chair: Democrats ‘hate this president more than they love this country’
The head of the Republican National Committee said Friday the top priority for Democrats has been to doing everything in their power to obstruct President Trump and further polarize American politics. Published February 2, 2018
Mitt Romney teases Feb. 15 announcement for Senate bid decision
Mitt Romney, the 2012 GOP presidential nominee, plans in two weeks to end the speculation about whether he plans to run for the U.S. Senate in Utah. Published February 1, 2018
Rep. Luke Messer embraces Notre Dame leprechaun in mascot debate
Rep. Luke Messer sided Thursday with fans of Notre Dame's "Fighting Irish" leprechaun mascot after an ESPN host said it should be retired as part of a purge of sports logos that have come to be seen as offensive and racist. Published February 1, 2018
Conor Lamb outraises Rick Saccone in Pennsylvania House race
Democrat Conor Lamb has opened up a fundraising lead over Republican state Sen. Rick Saccone in their special election race in western Pennsylvania, according to campaign finance reports. Published February 1, 2018
Trump surge traps Democrats in ‘resistance’
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi was an island unto herself on Tuesday, sticking out sorely as she stood and clapped for President Trump's call to respect the national anthem. Published January 31, 2018
GOP trying to sink Conor Lamb with Pelosi attack
Republicans are hoping that distaste for House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi will once again help them defend a congressional seat -- this time in western Pennsylvania, where the party and allied super PACs are warning voters that Democrat Conor Lamb's opposition to the Trump tax cuts shows he will join the Californian's "liberal flock." Published January 31, 2018
Joe Kennedy III shiny lips light up Twitter
Sen. Marco Rubio's 2013 response to the State of the Union is remembered for the Florida Republican's need to take a swig of water, while then-Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine's 2006 rebuttal is remembered for his jumpy eyebrow. Published January 30, 2018
Cecile Richards, Planned Parenthood president, warns against abortion restrictions
Cecile Richards said the Trump administration and GOP lawmakers have tried to use "the power of the state to deny women health care" and "their right to an abortion." Published January 30, 2018
