Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Rick Perry hoping 2016 differs from 2012 campaign
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry parachuted into Washington on Thursday, telling a gathering of conservatives that the GOP must not "waste" its congressional majorities while suggesting the party could learn a thing or two about leadership from the way in which Republican governors are tackling big issues in the states. Published February 5, 2015
Jeb Bush tests economic fairness message in Detroit
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush issued a GOP-style call for economic fairness in a major campaign kick-off speech at the Detroit Economic Club Wednesday, road-testing his effort to sell Republican primary voters on a softer conservative message than the tea party-tinged ideas coming from Capitol Hill. Published February 4, 2015
Jeb Bush: Parents should make sure kids are vaccinated
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said Wednesday that parents should get their children vaccinated, wading into an ongoing debate over whether vaccines should be required. Published February 4, 2015
Scott Walker has White House advantage after Mitt Romney’s retreat
Mitt Romney's decision to sit out the next presidential race moves one of the GOP's biggest anchors to the past, and the party's fresh faced hopefuls are already scrambling to take advantage. Published February 1, 2015
Gov. Scott Walker: Time for ‘new’ approach to governing
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said Friday that ordinary Americans are tired of the heavy hand of Washington and are yearning for elected leaders to take a "fresh" bottom-up approach to governance that empowers states and localities. Published January 30, 2015
Chris Christie backs legalized sports betting in bid to boost Atlantic City — and 2016 hopes
If New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie had his way, football fans would be flocking to Atlantic City this weekend to plunk down bets on the Super Bowl as part of his plan to help pull the city out of a tailspin. Published January 29, 2015
Republican hopefuls reject Mitt Romney ‘47 percent’ remarks, appeal to all economic classes
Republican presidential hopefuls are determined to wipe away the stain of Mitt Romney's "47 percent" comments from the 2012 campaign, saying the GOP must find ways to connect with voters of all economic classes if the party wants to win the White House in 2016. Published January 26, 2015
Scott Walker impresses at Iowa Freedom Summit, strongly hints at 2016 bid
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker vowed this weekend to spend a lot of time in Iowa, in a declaration seen as his unofficial launch of a presidential campaign that many Republicans say has the potential to unify a fractured party next year. Published January 25, 2015
Ted Cruz warns Iowa voters that ‘talk is cheap’ on campaign trail
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas called on Iowa voters to thoroughly vet the GOP candidates that run for president to make certain they are not peddling a false bill of goods on the campaign trail. Published January 24, 2015
Donald Trump to Iowa Freedom Summit crowd: Avoid Mitt Romney, Jeb Bush
New York real estate mogul Donald Trump cautioned Republicans against nominating either former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney or former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush for president in 2016 — sparking a hearty applause and rounds of laughter from the conservatives gathered here for the Iowa Freedom Summit. Published January 24, 2015
Scott Walker at Iowa crowd he’ll return ‘many more times’ at Iowa Freedom Summit
Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin cast himself Saturday as a conservative warrior who has overcome death threats, and big government special interest groups, to pass "commonsense conservative reforms" that has bettered the lives of the people living in his state. Published January 24, 2015
Ben Carson at Iowa Freedom Summit: Top goal of next president is to seal the border
Famed neurosurgeon Ben Carson said Saturday the next president must be committed to stopping flow of illegal immigrants coming into the country. Published January 24, 2015
Iowa Freedom Summit: Rep. Steve King prays God will help GOP ‘restore the soul’ of U.S.
Rep. Steve King called on God Saturday to help the GOP nominate a 2016 presidential candidate that will "restore the soul" of the United States. Published January 24, 2015
Iowa Hispanics to tell GOP to stay away from amnesty opponent Steve King
As GOP presidential hopefuls descend on Iowa this weekend, immigrant rights advocates have a warning for them: Stay away from Rep. Steve King if you want to have a chance at winning Hispanic votes. Published January 22, 2015
Marco Rubio touts foreign policy credentials ahead of possible 2016 bid
Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida said Wednesday that his foreign policy credentials could give him a leg up on some of the current and former governors flirting with making bids for the Republican presidential nomination. Published January 21, 2015
Chris Christie donors power campaign against Jeb Bush, Mitt Romney
Republican donors say Chris Christie won't be squeezed out of the Republican presidential race even if Mitt Romney and Jeb Bush dive in because there is plenty of money to go around among the three men viewed as the establishment's candidates and the New Jersey governor has advantages the other two don't have. Published January 20, 2015
Chris Christie meets with tech leaders in Virginia, edges closer to forming leadership PAC
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is meeting Tuesday with technology leaders in Northern Virginia in what is sure to be read as another sign that he is looking to expand his base of support beyond his political backyard. Published January 20, 2015
Joni Ernst brings outsider perspective to Republicans’ State of the Union rebuttal
She's a freshman senator with less than two weeks in office in Washington and no bills yet to her name, but Republicans are hoping Sen. Joni Ernst can overcome the curse of the GOP State of the Union response Tuesday night. Published January 19, 2015
Mitt Romney 2016 bid fails to inspire GOP
Mitt Romney has shot to the top of GOP primary polls, but the potential for his third presidential bid isn't playing as well among Republican Party leaders and activists who are no longer sold on him, and say he's far from a shoo-in to win their nomination again. Published January 15, 2015
Rick Perry touts bipartisanship in farewell speech to Texas Legislature
Texas Gov. Rick Perry delivered his farewell address to his state legislature Thursday by touting bipartisanship, in an address that doubled as a preview of the message he is likely to espouse if he enters the 2016 presidential race. Published January 15, 2015
