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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

Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson discusses faith during an exclusive interview with The Associated Press at a hotel in Broomfield, Colo., in this Oct. 28, 2015, file photo. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley) ** FILE **

Ben Carson camp accuses media of twisting facts about his life story

Ben Carson's presidential campaign is pushing back against press questions about the retired neurosurgeon's life story -- accusing news outlets of spreading "outright" lies about central elements of the GOP presidential front-runner's inspirational personal narrative. Published November 6, 2015

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Chris Christie, Mike Huckabee relegated to undercard at next Republican debate

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee have been demoted to the undercard for next week's prime time Republican presidential debate, while Sen. Lindsey Graham and former New York Gov. George E. Pataki learned that they did not get an invite -- stoking speculation as to whether their sputtering campaigns can survive the damaging blow. Published November 5, 2015

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a news conference at Trump Tower in New York, Tuesday, took swipes at his GOP rivals, and advised those with less than 2 percent of the vote to bow out of the primaries. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump’s media mastery stands in stark contrast to Jeb Bush

Donald Trump told struggling Republican presidential hopefuls to pack it in and drop out of the race in a Tuesday press conference where the billionaire businessman showcased his off-the-cuff style, drawing a stark contrast with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's attempt at a campaign reset just a day earlier. Published November 3, 2015

Republican presidential hopeful former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush rolled out a new campaign pitch Monday, promising to be a "fix it" president, banking on his governing experience to beat out the big personalities of some of his competitors. (Associated Press)

Jeb Bush looks to revive campaign as poll numbers decline

Hoping to kick-start his sputtering presidential campaign, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush rolled out his new pitch to voters Monday, promising to be the "fix-it" man who can deliver quiet leadership on conservative policies without resorting to the outsized tactics and personalities he says taint the rest of the field. Published November 2, 2015

"While I was proud of our candidates and the way they handled tonight's debate, the performance by the CNBC moderators was extremely disappointing and did a disservice to their network, our candidates, and voters," RNC Chairman Reince Priebus said in a statement. (Associated Press)

RNC pulls out of NBC debate set for February

Responding to the blowback against CNBC's handling of the third GOP debate, the head of the Republican National Committee announced Friday that it was "suspending" its plans to partner with NBC News for a presidential debate next year. Published October 30, 2015

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks at a news conference in Houston, in this Oct. 26, 2015, file photo. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan) ** FILE **

Ted Cruz gets mixed review on immigration from Hispanic rights advocate

A Hispanic rights advocate said Friday that Sen. Ted Cruz's push to expand legal immigration by granting more green cards and student visas is spot on, but that the Texas Republican is missing the mark when it comes to dealing with the nation's illegal immigrants. Published October 30, 2015

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Jeb Bush backers still supporting ex-governor

Jeb Bush's supporters are sticking with the former Florida governor in the GOP presidential contest, disputing analysts who say his campaign shakeup last week and stumbles in Wednesday's debate have put him on campaign deathwatch. Published October 29, 2015

Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush, argue a point during the CNBC Republican presidential debate at the University of Colorado on Wednesday in Boulder, Colo. (Associated Press)

Republican debate: Candidates sharpen attacks, blast media

Desperate to stand out as time begins to run short, the Republican presidential candidates lashed out at one another Wednesday in their third presidential debate, with Ohio Gov. John Kasich and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush taking aim at the new generation of anti-establishment Republicans who have eclipsed them in the polls. Published October 28, 2015

"It is ... not appropriate to think that human activity — putting CO2 into the atmosphere — doesn't make the Earth warmer. All things being equal, it does. It is uncontroverted," said former New York Gov. George Pataki. (Associated Press)

George Pataki dings Republican climate change deniers

Former New York Gov. George Pataki criticized the climate-change deniers in the GOP, arguing that the federal government should provide incentives to entrepreneurs that are seeking ways to curb greenhouse gases. Published October 28, 2015

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal talked about defunding Planned Parenthood in his state at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015. (Associated Press). ** FILE **

Bobby Jindal: Everyone should pay federal tax

Looking to distance himself Wednesday from his GOP rivals, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal said that every American should have skin in the game when it comes to paying federal taxes and that he will push for that if elected president. Published October 28, 2015

"This budget, if it is paid for, will put $40 billion back into the defense department at a time we need it," Mr. Graham said of the budget. (Associated Press)

Lindsey Graham defends budget deal in GOP debate, Bobby Jindal blasts it

In Wednesday's undercard GOP presidential debate, Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina defended his support for a budget deal that lawmakers passed on Capitol Hill earlier in the day, saying it increases spending for the military and will help the national confront the growing threat of radical terrorism. Published October 28, 2015