Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Battle for Senate taking shape in Tuesday’s hard-fought GOP primary in Ohio
Bernie Moreno's odds of winning the GOP Senate race in Ohio -- a crucial battleground in the party's quest to take over the chamber from Democrats -- jumped late last year after he received former President Donald Trump's coveted blessing. Published March 15, 2024
Ex-Dem Tulsi Gabbard welcomes VP chatter, says it would be an honor to run with Trump
Former Hawaii Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard says she would be "honored" to serve as former President Donald Trump's running mate if given the chance to join the Republican ticket for November. Published March 14, 2024
VP Harris sends clear pro-abortion message with visit to Minnesota Planned Parenthood
Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday became the highest-ranking U.S. official to tour an abortion clinic. Published March 14, 2024
RFK Jr. praises possible running mate Aaron Rodgers’ ‘skepticism toward authority’
Robert F. Kennedy says New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers would be a good running mate because he's strong on questioning the rise of artificial intelligence and he appeals to younger voters. Published March 14, 2024
Trump leading Biden in Nevada, outpaces president among independent voters
Former President Donald Trump is leading President Biden in Nevada ahead of their all-but-certain general election showdown. Published March 14, 2024
Opponents of Trump also weary of Biden; sentiment dents Democrats’ plan
This year's election, more than any in modern political history, is shaping up as a question of which candidate voters dislike least. Published March 8, 2024
No Labels pushes ahead with third-party ticket plans
No Labels is moving ahead with plans to field a third-party "Unity presidential ticket" -- though the group has yet to identify who will run under the banner. Published March 8, 2024
Trump’s V.P. search believed to be zeroing in on a trio of senators
President Trump is narrowing his choices for a running mate in November and is focused on three young U.S. senators, according to a GOP strategist with close ties to the campaign. Published March 7, 2024
Trump goes full ‘Apprentice’ in urging voters to give Biden a pink slip this fall
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday offered up a prebuttal to President Biden's State of the Union address, saying the Democrat's failures should lead voters to tell him "YOU'RE FIRED" in the November election. Published March 7, 2024
Trump allies question whether Biden will die in a second term
A pro-Trump super PAC is running an ad questioning whether President Biden can "survive" another four-year term in office if he is reelected this fall. Published March 7, 2024
Sen. Katie Britt steps into the limelight with GOP response to State of the Union
Sen. Katie Britt is set to take center stage Thursday when she delivers the Republican response to President Biden's State of the Union address. Published March 6, 2024
Lisa Murkowski first senator to endorse Nikki Haley’s presidential bid
Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska on Friday endorsed Nikki Haley's bid for the Republican presidential nomination, making her the first member of the U.S. Senate to back her campaign. Published March 1, 2024
Battered, bruised but unbowed: Haley looks for a Super Tuesday miracle
Nikki Haley is following through on her vow to stay in the GOP presidential race through Super Tuesday where she is searching for her first victory in a nomination contest dominated by former President Donald Trump. Published March 1, 2024
Jungle primary: Schiff eyes Senate face-off with GOP’s Garvey as a way to vanquish Democratic rivals
Rep. Adam B. Schiff is a couple of steps away from becoming a U.S. senator and hopes Republican baseball legend Steve Garvey will help him close the books on his Democratic rivals. Published February 29, 2024
Williamson returns to Democratic presidential race
Marianne Williamson is back. The self-help guru and two-time presidential candidate pulled out of the Democratic presidential race this month but switched gears Wednesday after receiving 3% of the vote in Tuesday's Michigan primary -- enough to edge out Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota. Published February 28, 2024
Biden critics in the Democratic Party celebrate ‘uncommitted’ blowback
Liberal activists took a victory lap Wednesday, a day after more than 100,000 voters cast their support for "uncommitted" in the Michigan primary to protest President Biden's handling of the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Published February 28, 2024
Trump’s strong showing in primaries also exposes potential general election weakness
One of Donald Trump's biggest hurdles in his likely rematch with President Biden could be the man in the mirror, according to analysts who say the former president is often his own worst enemy. Published February 28, 2024
Trump positioned for another win in Michigan primary where Haley hopes for miracle
Former President Donald Trump will be looking to keep his winning streak alive in the Michigan primary Tuesday and put another nail in the coffin of Nikki Haley's presidential aspirations. Published February 26, 2024
Trump adds to winning streak in South Carolina, puts major dent in Haley’s comeback aspirations
Former President Donald Trump cruised to victory in the South Carolina Republican primary Saturday, delivering an embarrassing -- and perhaps crippling -- setback for Nikki Haley in her political backyard. Published February 24, 2024
Kari Lake faces self-inflicted McCain challenge in Arizona Senate bid
Kari Lake danced on John McCain's political grave in 2022, but the late Arizona senator may get the last laugh this November. Published February 24, 2024
