Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Trump’s claims of ‘greatest economy’ under attack from GOP rivals
Some Republican presidential candidates say the blame for crippling inflation stretches back before "Bidenomics" to the Trump administration. Published December 19, 2023
Networks want more GOP debates, but candidates aren’t so sure
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida is itching for the chance to take part in more 2024 presidential debates and, after some hesitation, former Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley is ready for another showdown. Published December 18, 2023
Cornel West downplays spoiler worries, targets moral decay in presidential bid
Independent presidential candidate Cornel West dismissed Democratic concerns that his long-shot bid for president would jeopardize President Biden's reelection push and give former President Donald Trump a boost. Published December 14, 2023
New Hampshire Gov. Sununu endorses Haley in uphill battle against Trump
Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire on Tuesday threw his support behind Nikki Haley's 2024 presidential bid, giving the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations a likely boost more than a month from the state's first-in-the-nation primary. Published December 12, 2023
N.H. Gov. Chris Sununu poised to back Nikki Haley in the Republican presidential race
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu is expected to endorse Nikki Haley's bid for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. Published December 12, 2023
Hunter Biden’s tax charges set stage for House inquiry; GOP leaders see opportunity
As House Republicans prepare to launch their official impeachment inquiry into President Biden, they were handed a fortuitous gift from the special counsel pursuing Hunter Biden. Published December 9, 2023
RNC frees candidates to do unaffiliated debates, boosts CNN’s debates in Iowa, New Hampshire
The Republican National Committee has lifted restrictions on candidates participating in debates and other forums the party does not control, clearing the way for CNN's planned debates. Published December 8, 2023
Christie: Liz Cheney still eyeing third-party bid
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Friday said former Rep. Liz Cheney hasn't endorsed his presidential bid in part because she's weighing a White House run. Published December 8, 2023
Christie, Ramaswamy tangle over foreign policy, trade insults
Former Gov. Chris Christie and Vivek Ramaswamy's disagreement over foreign policy devolved Wednesday into name-calling and shouting in the fourth Republican presidential debate. Published December 6, 2023
GOP debate turns into early pile-up on Haley by DeSantis, Ramaswamy
Right out of the gates, it became clear Wednesday night that Nikki Haley had a big target on her back in the fourth GOP presidential debate. Published December 6, 2023
GOP White House contenders face off in 4th debate, look to make the most of Trump’s absence
Four candidates faced off in the fourth Republican presidential debate Wednesday night, knowing they are running out of time to make an impression on voters weeks out from the first nomination contest in Iowa. Published December 6, 2023
Trump prepares for Biden replacement, predicts Democrat will not make finish line in ‘24 election
Former President Donald Trump is saying what a lot of people are thinking: President Biden might not make it to Election Day as the Democratic presidential nominee. Published December 6, 2023
Trump: I don’t think Biden ‘makes it’ in 2024 race
Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday he doesn't think President Biden will make it through Election Day as his party's standard-bearer. Published December 5, 2023
Ron DeSantis struggles to re-create midterm magic ahead of Iowa caucuses
A year ago, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was riding high and former President Donald Trump looked like he was on the ropes. But now their roles have reversed with just weeks before Iowa's caucuses kick off the GOP nominating contests, their roles have reversed. Published December 3, 2023
Trump presses counterprogramming edge, casts shadow over DeSantis’ 99-county milestone
Former President Donald Trump has been the undisputed king of counterprogramming in the 2024 GOP presidential race. Published December 2, 2023
DeSantis-Newsom Fox faceoff turns into food fight over everything
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday the Californians flocking to Florida are trying to escape the liberal agenda that Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats have shoved down the throats of voters over the years. Published November 30, 2023
DeSantis bets old-style politicking of shoe leather, handshakes and kissing babies pays off in Iowa
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is about to become the latest to accomplish the campaign feat known as the "Full Grassley" -- visiting all 99 of the state's counties ahead of an election -- when he checks off his final one this weekend. Published November 30, 2023
Koch network backs Nikki Haley in 2024 GOP presidential race
The conservative political network led by billionaire Charles Koch announced Tuesday it is backing former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley in the GOP presidential race. Published November 28, 2023
RFK Jr. seizes on voter dissatisfaction with potential Biden-Trump rematch
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent bid for president is exposing the electorate's deep-rooted desire to have someone not named Joseph R. Biden or Donald Trump on the ballot. Published November 28, 2023
Vivek Ramaswamy irritates his rivals but emerges as a player with his twist on Trump-style politics
Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley called Vivek Ramaswamy "scum." Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie described him as Trump's lap dog and former Vice President Mike Pence dubbed him a "rookie." Published November 27, 2023
