Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Primaries in California and six other states to test progressive firepower
Voters in California headed to the polls Tuesday to decide the fate of a San Francisco District attorney whose far-left approach has fallen out of favor with voters concerned about rising crime and public safety. Published June 7, 2022
Democrats trade barbs, woo voters, in Maryland gubernatorial debate
Author Wes Moore warned voters Monday that Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is not the man of integrity that he makes himself out to be. Published June 6, 2022
McCormick concedes to Oz in Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary
Former hedge fund CEO David McCormick conceded Friday to television celebrity physician Mehmet Oz in the Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary. Published June 3, 2022
Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidates toil for voters’ attention ahead of July primary
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's impending term-limited departure has opened up a golden opportunity for Democrats to flip control of a governor's mansion this year, setting off a free-for-all for the party's nomination. Published June 3, 2022
Trump backs Blake Masters in U.S. Senate race in Arizona
Former President Trump on Thursday endorsed Blake Masters in the race for the GOP Senate nomination in Arizona, giving the 35-year-old venture capitalist a clear way to separate himself from his rivals in the competitive contest. Published June 2, 2022
Stacey Abrams embraces culture wars in Georgia governor’s race
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams is leaning into the culture wars and betting the conservative record that powered Gov. Brian Kemp to a dominant win in the Republican primary will cost him with the broader electorate in the general election in Georgia. Published June 1, 2022
Pro-Abrams group casts Gov. Brian Kemp as too ‘backward’ for Georgia
Stacey Abrams' leadership committee has taken to the airwaves to accuse Gov. Brian Kemp of taking "Georgia backwards" on guns, abortion and taxes. Published June 1, 2022
Arizona voters growing pessimistic about gas prices, supply chain issues: Poll
Arizona voters believe the pain at the pump is going to get worse before it gets better, underscoring the political challenges facing elected leaders ahead of the November elections. Published June 1, 2022
Alaska special election for House seat becoming a crowded, unpredictable affair
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin would typically have an immediate "name ID" advantage in a race for public office, but that's not the case this year in the state's special congressional election where she's running against Santa Claus. Published May 27, 2022
Georgia primary offers good omen for Pence’s 2024 ambitions, his ‘forward-looking’ message
Former Vice President Mike Pence wasn't on the ballot in Georgia this week, but he saw the results from the GOP primary as good news for him with two major figures opposing stolen election claims in 2020 emerging victorious despite former President Donald Trump's best efforts. Published May 26, 2022
Gov. Kemp extends state gas tax suspension in Georgia
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday extended a moratorium on the state's 29.1 cents-a-gallon gasoline tax to help ease consumers' pain at the pump. Published May 26, 2022
GOP leader McCarthy lends voice to Trump rally targeting Cheney
Former President Donald Trump is holding a rally Saturday in Wyoming on behalf of his pick to oust Rep. Liz Cheney in the GOP primary and is slated to get a helping hand from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. Published May 26, 2022
Brian Kemp cruises in Georgia GOP governor primary in blow to Trump
Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday steamrolled over former Sen. David Perdue in their primary showdown in Georgia -- delivering a public blow to former President Donald Trump's efforts to dethrone the incumbent and relitigate the results of the presidential 2020 election. Published May 24, 2022
Trump recycles endorsement statement in final pitch for Perdue in Georgia governor’s race
Former President Donald Trump went to the recycling bin Tuesday to reiterate his support for former Sen. David Perdue's flagging bid to unseat Gov. Brian Kemp in Georgia's primary elections. Published May 24, 2022
Last pro-life House Democrat fights for political survival against leftwing challenger in Texas
Progressive Democrats are on the verge of purging the last pro-life House Democrat from the party Tuesday in a runoff election in southwest Texas. Published May 20, 2022
GOP candidates weather Trump’s attacks with the power of incumbency
Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia leaned into the power of incumbency to take the sting out of former Sen. David Perdue's primary challenge and former President Donald Trump's unrelenting attacks. Published May 20, 2022
Trump presses Dr. Oz to preemptively declare victory in Pennsylvania’s GOP Senate primary
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on television celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz to declare victory in the GOP Senate primary in Pennsylvania. Published May 18, 2022
Race lingers in primary battle between Bourdeaux and McBath in Georgia’s newly drawn 7th District
The Democratic primary race next week between Reps. Carolyn Bourdeaux and Lucy McBath in the 7th Congressional District in Georgia could boil down to the racial preference of voters. Published May 18, 2022
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman wins Pennsylvania Democratic Senate primary
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman locked up the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania's closely watched U.S. Senate race, but the Republican contest was still too close to call Tuesday night in the biggest test yet of former President Trump's influence on the GOP. Published May 17, 2022
Bernie Sanders demands DNC oppose Dems’ ‘dark money’ super PACs backing moderate candidates
Sen. Bernard Sanders on Tuesday demanded the Democratic National Committee come out against the "dark money" that super PACs are spending in Democratic primary races to beat back far-left challengers. Published May 17, 2022
