Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Elizabeth Warren punches back at Donald Trump on Twitter
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts hit back at President Trump on Friday, saying he is attempting to divert attention away from the Russia investigation that has plagued his administration by calling her "Pocahontas" and highlighting the turmoil in the Democratic National Committee. Published November 3, 2017
Tulsi Gabbard calls for complete overhaul of DNC following Clinton rigging revelations
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard said the revelations that the Democratic National Committee rigged the 2016 election for Hillary Clinton underscores the need for an overhaul of campaign finance laws and a complete overhaul of the national party. Published November 3, 2017
Kevin Brady defends push to eliminate ‘death tax’
The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee dismissed the idea Friday that the GOP's push to eliminate the estate tax is a giveaway to "super wealthy" Americans. Published November 3, 2017
Mark Meadows, Freedom Caucus chairman: Tax cuts should pay for themselves over 15 years
The head of the House Freedom Caucus said Friday he is confident the GOP's plan to overhaul the federal tax code will pay for itself over 15 years, downplaying warnings from fiscal hawks who warn the proposal will push the nation deeper into debt. Published November 3, 2017
Donald Trump: Why isn’t DOJ investigating Clinton rigging of 2016 primary?
President Trump is puzzled as to why the Justice Department is not investigating new claims that the Democratic National Committee rigged the 2016 presidential primary for Hillary Clinton and against Vermont Sen. Bernard Sanders. Published November 3, 2017
Progressive group pulls direct aid for Ralph Northam over ‘gutless’ sanctuary city position
A progressive group has pulled the plug on its efforts to mobilize voters on behalf of Democrat Ralph Northam in the Virginia gubernatorial race because of his stance on "sanctuary cities." Published November 3, 2017
Ed Gillespie, Ralph Northam spar over tax plans for Virginia
The centerpiece of Republican gubernatorial nominee Ed Gillespie's economic plan is an across-the-board tax cut he says will spur tens of thousands of new jobs — but he promises it will take effect only if it doesn't break the budget. Published November 2, 2017
Ed Gillespie’s tough stance on immigration helps in final days of campaign
This week's terrorist attack in New York City — carried out by an immigrant who won his spot in the U.S. through a lottery — has pushed the Virginia governor's race onto turf claimed by Republican Ed Gillespie, who has made immigration and public safety cornerstones of his campaign. Published November 1, 2017
Ralph Northam clings to narrow lead over Ed Gillespie in Virginia governor’s race: poll
A week out from Election Day, Democrat Ralph Northam's lead over Republican Ed Gillespie is shrinking in the Virginia governor's race. Published November 1, 2017
Ed Gillespie campaign backed by $15 million from national GOP
Virginia Republican candidates suffered close losses in the 2013 governor's race and the 2014 Senate race amid complaints that a little more support from national Republicans might have turned defeat into victory. Published October 31, 2017
Ed Gillespie unveils final ad of Virginia gubernatorial campaign
Republican Ed Gillespie on Tuesday rolled out his final television ad in Virginia's gubernatorial race, vowing to revive the state's sluggish economy and asking voters for their support in his race against Democrat Ralph Northam. Published October 31, 2017
Tom Perez, DNC chair: Indictments show ‘rot went all the way to the top’ of Trump campaign
The head of the Democratic National Committee on Tuesday mocked the Trump administration's claim that the indictments and a guilty plea this week from members and advisers to the Republican's 2016 campaign has nothing to do with the president, saying there is now "clear evidence" of collusion with Russia. Published October 31, 2017
Ralph Northam, Ed Gillespie sharpen attack ads in Virginia governor’s race
Worried that Democrat Ralph Northam is losing steam in the Virginia governor's race, his political allies have flooded into the Old Dominion in the final days of the campaign with sharpened attacks, including attempts to tie Republican Ed Gillespie to neo-Nazis. Published October 30, 2017
Cory Booker plans to hit the trail for Ralph Northam in Virginia’s gubernatorial race
Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey plans to hit the campaign trail Wednesday with Virginia's Democratic gubernatorial nominee Ralph Northam. Published October 30, 2017
Immigrant rights group urges voters to reject Ed Gillespie’s ‘hate’ in new ad
An immigrant rights group released a new "American Nightmare" television ad on Monday blasting Virginia GOP gubernatorial nominee Ed Gillespie for running "misleading ads conflating immigration and gang violence" and urging voters to "reject hate" when they go to the polls next week. Published October 30, 2017
Kim Guadagno, New Jersey governor candidate, vows sanctuary city crackdown
Struggling to win over the Hispanics who helped power Republicans to victory four years ago, New Jersey gubernatorial nominee Kim Guadagno went the opposite direction Monday, embracing a Trump-like call to crack down on sanctuary cities in the state. Published October 23, 2017
Tom Steyer calls for Trump impeachment in new television ad
Billionaire activist Tom Steyer is calling for President Trump's impeachment in a new television ad, warning viewers that he is a "clear and present danger who is mentally unstable" and urging voters to pressure Congress to give the commander in chief the boot. Published October 20, 2017
Ed Gillespie ties MS-13 gang to sanctuary city, immigration debate
Fear of MS-13 is rising in Virginia, and Republican Ed Gillespie is counting on riding it to the governor's mansion, flooding the state's airwaves with dire warnings about the dangers of the Central American gang and the blame his Democratic opponent bears for it. Published October 19, 2017
Barack Obama returns to campaign trail with Virginia, New Jersey events
President Obama hit the campaign trail Thursday for the first time since leaving office in January, calling on voters to rally behind the Democratic nominees for governor in New Jersey and Virginia. Published October 19, 2017
Michael Williams, Georgia state senator, announces ‘bump stock’ giveaway
State Sen. Michael Williams, a Republican running in Georgia's 2018 gubernatorial race, is inviting people to take part in a "bump stock" giveaway, saying the push to ban the device is an "attack on the Second Amendment." Published October 17, 2017
