Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Kamala Harris vows Biden ‘is not giving up’ on Build Back Better Act’s big spending
Vice President Kamala Harris said the "stakes are too high" to give up on passing President Biden's $1.75 trillion social welfare and climate bill after it was derailed in the Senate. Published December 26, 2021
Sen. Manchin handed vulnerable Democrats a lifeline, says North Dakota’s GOP Sen. Cramer
Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer said Sunday that the Democratic Party should be thanking Sen. Joe Manchin III for opposing President Biden's Build Back Better plan -- not attacking the West Virginia Democrat. Published December 26, 2021
Sen. Blunt: Biden’s $1.75T social welfare plan would hurt economy, increase inflation
Sen. Roy Blunt said Sunday he is concerned that if President Biden's Build Back Better plan is passed, it would exacerbate inflation, which is hitting 40-year highs. Published December 26, 2021
Sen. Cardin: Democrats can find ‘sweet spot’ on Build Back Better
Sen. Ben Cardin said Sunday that Democrats are focused on hammering out a revised version of President Biden's Build Back Better bill that can muster enough support to pass through Congress. Published December 26, 2021
Several studies find omicron less severe, leads to fewer hospitalizations
Three recent studies in England, South Africa and Scotland have found that the omicron variant of the coronavirus is milder than delta and is less likely to result in people being admitted to the hospital. Published December 23, 2021
COVID-19 undermines Biden’s competence argument heading into the New Year
The coronavirus is infecting President Biden's image. Mr. Biden won the public's trust with his vow to do more to stop the spread of the virus than his predecessor, but 11 months into his tenure the public is growing weary of surging cases and new variants. Published December 23, 2021
Sen. Ted Cruz ‘absolutely’ open to 2024 run for president, says history is on his side
Sen. Ted Cruz says he is considering running for president in 2024 and suggests history is on his side following his second place finish for the 2016 GOP nomination. Published December 22, 2021
Trump to hold press conference on anniversary of Jan. 6 attack on Capitol
Former President Donald Trump plans to hold a press conference on the anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Published December 21, 2021
Dems worry Build Back Better failure undercuts their 2022 campaigns, blame everyone but Biden
President Biden's failure to enact his signature Build Back Better Act is casting a pall over liberal activists and Democratic leaders across the country who worry that the blown opportunity will burn them in midterm elections next year. Published December 21, 2021
Trump welcomes the idea of a rematch with Hillary Clinton
Former President Trump is licking his chops over the prospect of a rematch with Hillary Clinton in the 2024 presidential race. Published December 20, 2021
Scandal-scarred Lewandowski still has open line to Trump
Corey Lewandowski still has former President Donald Trump's ear months after being accused of sexually harassing a woman at a Las Vegas fundraiser. Published December 9, 2021
Elizabeth Warren wades into Texas primary battle to back far-left Cisneros over moderate Cuellar
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Wednesday endorsed progressive favorite Jessica Cisneros' bid to unseat Rep. Henry Cuellar in the Texas Democratic primary election next year. Published December 8, 2021
Poll: Majority of Utah voters don’t want Trump comeback in 2024
The prospect of former President Donald Trump vying for the White House in 2024 doesn't thrill most Utah voters, according to a new poll. Published December 8, 2021
Ex-Sen. David Perdue launches primary challenge against Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp
Former President Donald Trump's clout is going to be tested in the 2022 primary election cycle, but nowhere is that more true than in Georgia, where he has convinced former Sen. David Perdue to launch a primary challenge against Gov. Brian Kemp. Published December 6, 2021
Youngkin gets booster shot, urges others to follow suit
Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin announced Friday that he got a coronavirus booster shot and urged others to follow in his footsteps. Published December 3, 2021
Chris Christie urges Republicans to move on from Trump, hints of White House run
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie helped build Donald Trump up in the 2016 presidential primary and now he's trying to tear him down before the 2024 election. Published December 3, 2021
Abrams dives into Georgia’s gubernatorial race, setting up possible rematch against Kemp
Stacey Abrams announced Wednesday she is running for governor of Georgia, delighting Democrats, liberals activists and setting the stage for one of the most high-profile gubernatorial races in the country. Published December 1, 2021
Republicans attack Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly in Spanish-language ad
Senate Republicans' campaign committee is attacking Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona in a new Spanish-language television ad that casts the Democrat as blind to the needs of his Hispanic constituents. Published December 1, 2021
Massachusetts GOP Gov. Charlie Baker opts against reelection bid
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced Wednesday he will not run for reelection in 2022. Published December 1, 2021
Mike Pence urges Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade
Former Vice President Mike Pence leaned into the culture wars on Tuesday, calling on the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade on the eve of oral arguments over Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban. Published November 30, 2021
