Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
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
DeSantis notches endorsement of Iowa evangelical leader Vander Plaats
Bob Vander Plaats, the influential leader of a Christian conservative group in Iowa, tossed his support behind Ron DeSantis' 2024 presidential campaign, saying the Florida governor is a "bold and courageous leader" who can win the general election. Published November 21, 2023
Trump touts his doctor’s analysis, says ‘overall health is excellent’
Former President Donald Trump wants to world to know that his personal physician has given him a clean bill of health. Published November 20, 2023
Trump vs. the field: Rapidly shrinking GOP pool makes way for clash of former president, alternative
The 2024 Republican nomination race is playing out in a far different way than in 2016 when Donald Trump emerged from a bloated field of presidential contenders. Published November 20, 2023
DeSantis unveils website challenging Haley’s conservative record
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida rolled out a website Friday dedicated to raising doubts about former United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley's conservative credentials. Published November 17, 2023
DeSantis dings Trump on inflation, says COVID policies boosted prices
Republican presidential hopeful Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida says former President Donald Trump's fingerprints are all the inflation hitting Americans' wallets. Published November 17, 2023
Christie says Ramaswamy is Trump’s janitor
Former Gov. Chris Christie says Vivek Ramaswamy is doing former President Donald Trump's dirty work in the 2024 presidential race. Published November 16, 2023
Lake’s favorability underwater in Arizona Senate race
Republican Kari Lake faces a likability challenge in her bid for the U.S. Senate in Arizona. Published November 16, 2023
Republicans raise pressure to oust RNC’s McDaniel; Trump champions are loudest
The pressure is ratcheting up on Ronna McDaniel to step aside as chair of the Republican National Committee but the inter-party revolt has not nearly reached critical mass, according to GOP insiders. Published November 15, 2023
New Hampshire ignores Biden, schedules January primary
New Hampshire will hold the first-in-the-nation presidential primary on Jan. 23 -- officially rejecting President Biden's push to have South Carolina hold the party's first contest. Published November 15, 2023
Ramaswamy launches petition to fire RNC’s McDaniel
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy started a petition Wednesday calling for the ouster of Ronna McDaniel as chairwoman of the Republican National Committee. Published November 15, 2023
House Speaker Mike Johnson is ‘all-in’ for Trump in 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson made it clear Tuesday that he supports former President Donald Trump's bid for the 2024 Republican nomination. Published November 14, 2023
Younger Trump voters in Arizona pick the man over the party
Former President Donald Trump is bigger than the Republican Party in the minds of his youngest supporters in the battleground state of Arizona. Published November 14, 2023
No Labels sets mid-April deadline for fielding a unity ticket
The bipartisan political group No Labels has set mid-April as its drop-dead deadline to pull the trigger on a "Unity Ticket" in the 2024 presidential election. Published November 10, 2023
RFK Jr. ‘loving’ GOP debate among candidates he says can’t win
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gives the third GOP presidential debate a thumbs up and the five candidates who shared the stage a thumbs down. Published November 8, 2023
Trump rally in Florida upstages nearby GOP presidential debate
Donald Trump's rivals for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination hoped the debate stage in Miami would put them at the center of the political universe Wednesday. Published November 8, 2023
Biden campaign says Trump can’t have it both ways on abortion issue
President Biden's reelection campaign is reminding voters that former President Donald Trump took credit for the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, in the aftermath of an election in which the abortion issue fueled Democratic wins in red and purple states. Published November 8, 2023
Youngkin’s efforts on abortion limits fail: Democrats win full control of Virginia Legislature
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's dream of finishing out his final two years in office with Republican legislative control in Richmond was dashed Tuesday after Democrats defended the state Senate and claimed to have seized control of the House of Delegates. Published November 7, 2023
