Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Obama rallies voters for Fetterman, pushes them to consider: ‘Who will fight for you?’
Former President Barack Obama lent his star power Saturday to Democrat John Fetterman's campaign for the U.S. Senate against Republican Mehmet Oz, saying the stakes of the midterm elections are too high for Pennsylvanians to sit out, and saying the contrast between the candidates is clear. Published November 5, 2022
House Dems’ class of 2018 on the chopping block Tuesday as political pendulum swings back to GOP
The blue wave of Trump-fueled antipathy that helped Democrats net over 40 seats and flip control of the House has morphed into a red wave of visceral discontent with the direction of the country on President Biden's watch. Published November 3, 2022
Push comes to shove in closing days of 2022 Senate campaign beatdowns
A week out from Election Day, candidates in pivotal Senate races are delivering their closing messages to voters and looking to land knockout punches. Published November 2, 2022
Libertarian Marc Victor drops out of Arizona Senate race, endorses Republican Blake Masters
The libertarian running for the U.S. Senate in Arizona pulled the plug on his bid and endorsed Blake Masters, giving the Republican a boost in his race to unseat Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly a week before Election Day. Published November 1, 2022
Senate hopeful Beasley warns GOP worse for economy as Dems’ energy fades in N.C.
President Biden is making life difficult for Cheri Beasley as she looks to fire up the base in her race against Republican Ted Budd for an open U.S. Senate seat. Published October 31, 2022
Fetterman fumbles flip-flop on fracking in energy pivot for general election
As flip-flops go, Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman's prime-time switch on fracking policy was one of the less artful ones. Published October 30, 2022
Arizona GOP gubernatorial nominee Kari Lake thanks Rep. Liz Cheney for her opposition
Republican Kari Lake responded to Rep. Liz Cheney's efforts to derail her gubernatorial bid in Arizona with a "thank you." Published October 28, 2022
Liz Cheney unleashes TV ad war against Republican candidates in Arizona
Rep. Liz Cheney's leadership PAC is running a television ad in Arizona warning voters to reject Republicans Kari Lake for governor and Mark Finchem for secretary of state. Published October 28, 2022
Democrats circle the wagons after stroke-impaired Fetterman falters on the debate stage
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and his team set out Wednesday to stop the political bleeding following his "hard-to-watch" debate performance against Republican Mehmet Oz in their marquee Senate race. Published October 26, 2022
Oz warns that Fetterman is ‘out of touch’ on drugs, Mexico border
Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Mehmet Oz said Tuesday night that Democrat John Fetterman's views on border security and immigration are a recipe for disaster. Published October 25, 2022
Fetterman changes tune on fracking, says he supports tapping Pennsylvania’s rich energy resource
Democrat Senate candidate John Fetterman on Tuesday declared his unequivocal support for fracking -- making a 180-degree pivot on the hot-button issue of tapping an abundant energy resource in Pennsylvania. Published October 25, 2022
Fetterman says stroke won’t stop him but ducks question about releasing his medical records
Democrat John Fetterman's post-stroke auditory processing challenges were on full display Tuesday in his first and only debate against Republican Mehmet Oz for the Senate. Published October 25, 2022
With Election Day around the corner, Democrats deploy Dave Matthews
Democrats running in marquee Senate races are going full jam-band in the homestretch of the 2022 midterm races, turning to musician Dave Matthews to jazz up his devoted fans and get them and others marching to the polls. Published October 25, 2022
Democrats’ dreams of rebound turn into a nightmare entering final two-week sprint to Election Day
The summer euphoria for House Democrats thinking they had the momentum to defend their slim majority has given way to a new reality: They are walking into an Election Day buzz saw. Published October 23, 2022
Playing with fire: How Trump’s push against mail-in voting is likely to impact GOP turnout
Former President Donald Trump has been railing against mail-in voting since it was expanded in the 2020 elections in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now some Republicans worry it will narrow opportunities for their base in the fast-approaching Nov. 8 elections. Published October 23, 2022
Pence on backing possible Trump 2024 bid: ‘There might be somebody else I’d prefer more’
Former Vice President Mike Pence is not jumping at the opportunity to throw his support behind former President Donald Trump in the 2024 GOP presidential race. Published October 20, 2022
Trump’s trashing of mail-in voting threatens to undermine GOP turnout
Former President Donald Trump and other Republicans are discouraging mail-in voting, narrowing opportunities for their base to help get Republican candidates elected in the fast-approaching Nov. 8 elections. Published October 19, 2022
Fetterman’s doctor says Democrat has ‘no work restrictions’ despite persistent post-stroke symptoms
Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman got the all-clear from his doctor that he is fit to serve in office after suffering a stroke earlier this year. Published October 19, 2022
Laxalt woos ‘disillusioned’ Hispanics, blasts Cortez Masto for acquiescing to inflationary policies
Adam Laxalt, the Republican nominee in the Nevada Senate race, is making a play for Hispanic voters in his bid to unseat Democratic incumbent Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto. Published October 18, 2022
Ryan says Vance pandered to Trump as Ohio Senate candidates vie for independent mantle
Democrat Rep. Tim Ryan and his GOP Senate rival J.D. Vance jousted Monday over who would be more of an independent voice for Ohio and less of a lapdog for party leaders. Published October 17, 2022
