Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Benjamin Netanyahu’s spokesman rips Iran nuclear deal
A spokesman for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday panned the nuclear deal that the Obama administration and other nations struck with Iran and pledged that the Jewish nation would continue to make its case publicly against the accord that has set the table for a final agreement this summer. Published April 3, 2015
Marco Rubio confirms Miami’s Freedom Tower will be backdrop for ‘big announcement’
Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida has confirmed that he will be making the announcement about his political future on April 13 at the iconic Freedom Tower in downtown Miami, the Miami Herald reported. Published April 3, 2015
Religious freedom fight energizes conservatives, spark backlash against Republicans
The divisive battle over gay rights and religious freedoms that broke out this week in Indiana and Arkansas has thrust the nation's culture wars back onto the front page and exposed just the sort of rift on social issues that Republicans had been wary of as they set the table for their 2016 presidential contest. Published April 2, 2015
Hillary Clinton’s popularity sinks, but likely 2016 GOP rivals worse off
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's personal popularity has slipped over the past couple years, but she still has a higher favorable rating then a half dozen of her potential GOP rivals for president in 2016, a Washington Post/ABC News poll said. Published April 2, 2015
George Will challenges Ted Cruz’s ‘theory’ for running
Conservative columnist George Will says that Sen. Ted Cruz's theory for running for the White House — that he can get "more votes from traditional Republican constituencies" — was "slain" by the outcome of the 1964 presidential race and simply doesn't add up. Published April 2, 2015
RNC to launch ‘Stop Hillary’ campaign: report
The Republican National Committee plans to launch a "Stop Hillary" campaign that aims to politically attack the former secretary of state, the clear favorite to win the 2016 Democratic nomination should she enter the race, The Washington Examiner said. Published April 2, 2015
Harry Reid’s retirement puts Nevada seat in play, UVA analysis shows
Sen. Harry Reid's retirement has strengthened the Republicans' chances of flipping the Nevada Senate seat in the 2016 election, according to a new breakdown from the University of Virginia's Center for Politics. Published April 2, 2015
GOP hopefuls criticize Obama marijuana policy but hedge on their own
Republican presidential hopefuls are united in blasting President Obama for his chaotic enforcement of marijuana laws, but the unity quickly breaks down when they are asked how they would handle things if they were in the White House. Published April 1, 2015
Elizabeth Warren: Hillary Clinton, elected leaders, should focus on bolstering middle class
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said it remains to be seen what former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will run on if she seeks the presidency in 2016, but vowed to push the former first lady and members of both parties to immediately work to address the challenges facing the middle class. Published April 1, 2015
James Carville, Hillary Clinton ally: Email scandal will ‘amount to diddly-squat’
The mastermind behind Bill Clinton's 1992 campaign downplayed the idea Wednesday that the email scandal involving former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will trip her up as she lays the groundwork for a 2016 presidential run. Published April 1, 2015
Chris Christie backs 20-week abortion ban
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a likely 2016 presidential contender, said this week that he backs a ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy — putting him on the same page as his potential rivals for the GOP nomination. Published April 1, 2015
Scott Walker dogged by dog allergies
Gov. Scott Walker apparently won't have to worry about picking the right dog or naming it — Bo? Barney? Buddy? — if he wins his White House bid in 2016. Published April 1, 2015
Harry Reid defends false claims on Mitt Romney taxes in exit interview
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada gave an exit interview with a bang, defending making his false claim that Mitt Romney hadn't paid taxes, expressing pride in his reputation for pork-barrel spending, and saying he only ran for re-election in 2010 to spite his critics. Published March 31, 2015
Mike Pence, Indiana governor, not sold on extra protections against gay discrimination
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signaled Tuesday that he doesn't support calls for additional state laws that would add protections against discrimination based on someone's sexual orientation, but he said the state legislature is free to have that debate. Published March 31, 2015
Harry Reid: Critics fueled 2010 Senate run; I refused to ‘let the bastards beat me’
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada said that he did not want to run for re-election in 2010, but he decided to give it another go in order to stick it to his critics. Published March 31, 2015
Most Americans support Iran nuclear deal, but not confident it will work: poll
A majority of Americans say that they support limiting Iran's nuclear program in exchange for loosening sanctions on the Persian nation, a new Washington Post-ABC News poll said. Published March 31, 2015
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Ashton Carter: Absent Iran nuclear deal, military option will ‘remain on the table’
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter says the use of military force against Iran will be an option if a deal cannot be reached over limiting the Persian nation's nuclear program. Published March 31, 2015
Jeb Bush, Scott Walker lead competitive GOP presidential field in New Hampshire
Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush are leading a competitive GOP presidential race in New Hampshire, which hosts the first-in-the-nation primary contest, according to a presidential poll released this week. Published March 31, 2015
Mike Pence: Religious liberty law has been grossly misconstrued
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is defending his decision to sign a bill that aims to protect religious liberties, but it has sparked an intense backlash from opponents who fear it opens the door for discrimination — particularly against gays and lesbians. Published March 31, 2015
Marco Rubio’s presidential run may launch with big announcement
Sen. Marco Rubio signaled Monday that he is closing in on a presidential run, saying that has scheduled a big announcement in Miami in two weeks to disclose his political future. Published March 30, 2015
