Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Rep. Tom Cotton touts military service, dings Sen. Pryor in new ad
Rep. Tom Cotton is using Sen. Mark Pryor's own words against him, ratcheting up the pressure on the two-term incumbent who is seen as one of the most vulnerable Democrats in the 2014 midterm elections. Published April 21, 2014
RNC raises money by selling George H.W. Bush-styled socks
Looking to get a foot up on its competitors, the Republican National Committee is selling off George H.W. Bush-styled socks to raise money for the party. Published April 21, 2014
Jimmy Carter’s grandson: People have right to sport Confederate battle flag license plate
The grandson of former President Jimmy Carter, who is running for governor in Georgia, suggested Monday that if he wins the gubernatorial race he will not stop the state from issuing license plates featuring the Confederate battle flag. Published April 21, 2014
People will be safe at 118th Boston Marathon, Mayor Marty Walsh says
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said Monday that the city has a good plan in place to ensure that the runners and spectators that turn out for the 118th running of the Boston Marathon are safe. Published April 21, 2014
President Obama poised to grant clemency to nonviolent drug offenders: report
President Obama is preparing to grant clemency to a slew of nonviolent drug offenders, Yahoo News said. Published April 21, 2014
Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s new book raises 2016 presidential speculation
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is set to release a new book about her life next week that is stoking speculation that she is preparing to run for the White House in the 2016 election. Published April 21, 2014
Rep. Marsha Blackburn: Hillary Clinton won’t be first female president
Is the nation ready for a female president? Rep. Marsha Blackburn says it is, but it won't be former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Published April 21, 2014
Freedom Summit unofficial start to ‘16 GOP primary
Some of the top names in the speculation over the GOP's presidential nomination battle will converge on New Hampshire on Saturday for the inaugural "Freedom Summit," an event that locals say confirms that the 2016 primary season has already begun in this critical state. Published April 10, 2014
Eric Cantor falls hard from good graces of conservatives
Conservatives are increasingly targeting House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, arguing that he has abandoned conservative principles and protesting his planned meeting with moderate and liberal Republicans. Published April 9, 2014
Eric Cantor pressured to skip conference by moderate GOP group
The head of a conservative advocacy group is calling on House Majority Leader Eric Cantor to turn down an invitation to attend a conference being hosted by a moderate Republican organization, warning that by going, Mr. Cantor could hurt his standing with the GOP's grassroots leaders. Published April 9, 2014
GOP congressman: Empower states to legalize marijuana
Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, one of the GOP's earliest champions of marijuana legalization, says his party should field a presidential candidate who will support states' rights to legalize pot. Published April 8, 2014
Gov. Jindal: GOP 2016 White House nominee should be a governor
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal said Wednesday that the GOP would be better off tapping a governor as the party's 2016 presidential nominee. Published April 2, 2014
‘Socialist’ adviser raises red flags for embattled consumer protection bureau
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has an avowed socialist on one of its advisory boards — a revelation that has some conservatives fuming, saying it's an additional reason why Congress must impose more transparency on the powerful bureau. Published April 1, 2014
Rep. Dave Camp of Michigan latest GOP leader planning to retire
Rep. Mike Rogers said last week that he would not seek another term. Earlier this year, Rep. Buck McKeon, the head of the House Armed Services Committee, and Rep. Doc Hastings, head of the House Natural Resources Committee, announced that they too were leaving Congress at the end of their current term. Published March 31, 2014
Christie putting the bridge behind him
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says the George Washington Bridge scandal won't derail his presidential aspirations, as he looks to rebuild his public persona two months after the scandal put a dent in his national image. Published March 30, 2014
Sen. Rand Paul, ex-Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee lead 2016 GOP presidential field: poll
A new nationwide poll found that Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee are leading the field of potential 2016 presidential candidates. Published March 29, 2014
Freedomworks rescinds Neb. endorsement for GOP Senate primary hopeful Osborn
FreedomWorks on Friday withdrew its endorsement of Shane Osborn in Nebraska's Republican Senate primary, saying he has turned his back on grassroots Republicans and is now tied to the GOP establishment, and announced they were instead backing Ben Sasse. Published March 28, 2014
Former Alabama Sen. Jeremiah Denton, Vietnam war hero, dies at age 89
Former Alabama Sen. Jeremiah A. Denton Jr., a prisoner of war for more than seven years in North Vietnam, died on Friday in Virginia Beach. Mr. Denton was 89 years old. Published March 28, 2014
Rep. Mike Rogers plans to leave Congress after current term
Rep. Mike Rogers, the head of the House Intelligence Committee, is leaving Congress at the end of his current term. Published March 28, 2014
PLUNGE: New poll shows Obamacare support at 26%
A new poll shows that just 26 percent of Americans support Obamacare, but at the same time only 13 percent think the law will be completely repealed. Published March 28, 2014