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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, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum speaks at the National Press Club in Washington, in this Aug. 20, 2015, file photo. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Republican undercard candidates look to move to main bout

The Republican 2016 hopefuls relegated to Wednesday's preliminary GOP presidential debate have a new sense of urgency after their ranks were culled last week with the withdrawal of former Texas Gov. Rick Perry from the race and the elevation of one of their own, Carly Fiorina, to the main stage. Published September 15, 2015

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump waves to supporters after speaking at a campaign event in Dallas on Sept. 14, 2015. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump is economic liberal, Club For Growth warns

The political arm of the Club for Growth launched a new ad campaign Tuesday that takes aim at Donald Trump as part of a escalating feud between the influential anti-spending group and the front-runner for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination. Published September 15, 2015

With the second Republican presidential debate set for Wednesday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Donald Trump continues to enjoy his status as the GOP's front-runner. Rick Perry dropped out last week, lowering the number of contenders to 16. (Associated Press photographs)

Donald Trump, Ben Carson gain group among Republican candidates

Donald Trump has padded his lead, Ben Carson has surged, and former Texas Gov. Rick Perry has quit the race for the GOP presidential nomination as voters increasingly have looked for an anti-politician champion in the month since the first Republican candidates' debate. Published September 13, 2015

Republican presidential candidate and former Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks at the Defending the American Dream summit hosted by Americans for Prosperity at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, on Aug. 22, 2015. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Rick Perry to suspend 2016 GOP presidential campaign

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry is suspending his campaign to win the 2016 GOP presidential nomination, announcing the decision in a speech to the Eagle Forum in St. Louis on Friday afternoon. Published September 11, 2015

Donald Trump (Associated Press)

Donald Trump has pro-life activists on fence over support

Pro-life activists are excited about the GOP presidential field, but still have reservations about front-runner Donald Trump, who used to be adamantly pro-choice and who they fear has had a weak conversion. Published September 10, 2015

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks during an interview with The Associated Press, on Sept. 7, 2015, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Hillary Clinton breaks with Obama, threatens war to enforce Iran deal

Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton tempered her support for President Obama's nuclear deal with Iran by pledging Wednesday that, if elected, she would back it up with the threat of military action, subtly breaking with the war-averse president she served as secretary of state. Published September 9, 2015

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady leaves federal court in New York on Aug. 31, 2015. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Donald Trump: ‘Very happy’ for Tom Brady

Donald Trump said Thursday that he was "very happy" to learn that a federal judge had tossed out the four-game suspension the NFL had given four-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady. Published September 3, 2015

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley delivers a speech on "Lessons from the New South" during a luncheon at at the National Press Club in Washington on Sept. 2, 2015. (Associated Press)

Nikki Haley open to veep slot on GOP ticket

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley said Wednesday that she is open to listening to the eventual GOP presidential nominee if they are interested in talking with her about becoming their running mate. Published September 2, 2015

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he has "evolved on numerous issues" including health care, abortion rights and a 14.25 percent tax on the rich. Some tea party conservatives have concerns about his convictions on these and other issues. (Associated Press)

Tea party weighs whether Donald Trump welcome to their movement

Tea partyers are torn over Donald Trump, applauding the way he has shaken the Republican Party establishment with his bombastic style and vows to eviscerate the political class in Washington, but wary of his less-than-conservative stances in the past and his friendly ties with the Clintons. Published September 1, 2015