Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Ted Cruz, Donald Trump one-on-one debate would benefit veterans, super PACs say
A couple of Ted Cruz super PACs say the deep-pocketed families funding their groups would be willing to donate $1.5 million for military veterans if businessman Donald Trump agrees to a one-on-one debate with the Texas Republican before Monday's Iowa caucuses. Published January 27, 2016
Ted Cruz, GOP establishment hope to stop Donald Trump in Iowa
As much as Sen. Ted Cruz says he despises the GOP establishment, for now he and they have a common goal: to stop Donald Trump, and to try to do it in Iowa, where a Trump victory could clear the way for the billionaire businessman to run the table. Published January 27, 2016
Donald Trump not participating in Fox News debate
Businessman Donald Trump threw a curve ball at his GOP presidential rivals and the rest of the political world Tuesday by announcing that he "most likely" will skip the Fox News sponsored debate Thursday in Iowa, following through on a threat that he would not take part in the final Republican showdown before the caucuses because of moderator bias. Published January 26, 2016
Donald Trump: Time for Ted Cruz to settle eligibility question or exit race
Donald Trump said Monday that Sen. Ted Cruz should either figure out whether he is eligible to be president or leave the GOP presidential race. Published January 25, 2016
John Kasich’s poll surge in New Hampshire alarms social conservatives
Ohio Gov. John Kasich's poll surge in New Hampshire has spurred conservatives to warn social issues voters to be wary of him, saying he is one of the worst champions in the Republican presidential field when it comes to hot-button issues such as education and religious liberty. Published January 24, 2016
Rubio camp jabs at Cruz over ‘fundraiser with the Washington cartel’
GOP presidential contender Marco Rubio's camp is poking fun at the "Washington cartel" catchphrase that fellow Sen. Ted Cruz is espousing on the campaign trail by pointing out that the Texas Republican is hosting a "Happy Hour" fundraiser Friday at swanky restaurant steps from the U.S. Capitol and the White House. Published January 22, 2016
Ted Cruz’s Senate colleagues reject Donald Trump’s ‘nasty’ claim, but none endorse bid
Donald Trump's claim that Sen. Ted Cruz is "nasty" and "everybody hates" him in Washington isn't ringing true with his Senate colleagues, who say he's a passionate legislator -- though they haven't rushed to embrace the Texan, either. Published January 20, 2016
The Washington Times to co-host March 10 GOP presidential debate
The Washington Times will team up with CNN to host the final scheduled debate of the GOP presidential primary on March 10, The Times and the Republican National Committee said Wednesday. Published January 20, 2016
Donald Trump gets boost from Jerry Falwell Jr. in bid for evangelicals’ support
Jerry Falwell Jr. said Monday that Donald Trump has lived his life in the spirit of Jesus Christ, giving a major boost to the billionaire businessman as he campaigned at Liberty University -- a bastion of Christian conservatism that has become a must-visit stop for GOP presidential contenders. Published January 18, 2016
Trump dedicates record-breaking crowd at Liberty U. to MLK
GOP presidential contender Donald Trump paid his respects to Martin Luther King Jr. by dedicating the record-breaking crowd that turned out to see him at Liberty University to the memory of the late civil rights leader. Published January 18, 2016
Donald Trump vows to protect Christianity at Liberty University
Making the case that he is the GOP establishment's worst nightmare, Republican presidential contender Donald Trump looked to assure the religious right in an address at Liberty University Monday that he would defend their religious liberty and shake up the status quo in Washington. Published January 18, 2016
Marco Rubio takes mulligan on immigration bill, says now focused on security
Sen. Marco Rubio claimed a do-over on his 2013 immigration legalization bill in Thursday's GOP presidential debate, saying that the issue has been overtaken by terrorist threats and he now believes the focus of the system should be keeping out bad actors. Published January 14, 2016
Donald Trump embraces ‘angry’ label; Ted Cruz dismisses birther talk in Republican debate
Billionaire businessman Donald Trump embraced the label of "angry" and Sen. Ted Cruz fended off repeated questions about his finances and his eligibility to be president as the two men led the rest of the presidential field in Thursday's debate, amid growing concerns about President Obama's foreign policy. Published January 14, 2016
Ted Cruz and Donald Trump trade blows, score points in battle over birther theories
Sen. Ted Cruz pushed back against Donald Trump in the GOP presidential debate Thursday for stoking "birther" questions over his eligibility to be president, saying the law clearly states that he is legally allowed to be president despite being born in Canada. Published January 14, 2016
Marco Rubio declares Hillary Clinton ‘disqualified’ from being commander in chief
Republicans blasted President Obama's "rosy" economic outlook in this week's State of the Union address and used the sixth debate of the primary season Thursday night to tie Hillary Clinton to his defense policies, saying she would continue his "disaster" for American leadership. Published January 14, 2016
Carly Fiorina: Hillary Clinton is ‘qualified for the big house’
GOP presidential contender Carly Fiorina thinks Hillary Clinton is fit for prison. Published January 14, 2016
Carly Fiorina lashes out at Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton in undercard Republican debate
GOP presidential contender Carly Fiorina linked Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in the GOP undercard debate Thursday, arguing that they are part of the problem, not the solution to the nation's most pressing problems. Published January 14, 2016
Carly Fiorina squanders momentum, slips off Republican debate’s main stage
Carly Fiorina remains beloved in the eyes of many GOP voters but has squandered the momentum she earned in shining debate performances last summer, and limps into the new year hoping for a last-minute miracle in the presidential primary. Published January 13, 2016
Donald Trump stuck on zero endorsements as GOP lawmakers back Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio
Donald Trump still doesn't have a single governor or member of Congress endorsing his bid for the White House — a stunning shutout for the Republican Party's national front-runner that underscores just how anathema he remains even for the most die-hard anti-Washington lawmakers. Published January 13, 2016
Ted Cruz endorsed by ‘Duck Dynasty’ star Phil Robertson
"Duck Dynasty" patriarch Phil Robertson threw his support behind Sen. Ted Cruz's campaign for president on Wednesday, saying he is the right "godly" person for the job. Published January 13, 2016
