Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Democrats say black voters key to victory in South
Democrats believe this month's special election in Alabama has shown them the road map to victory in the deep-red South: black women. Published December 28, 2017
Cory Booker circulates petition calling for Donald Trump to resign
Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey is circulating an online petition calling on President Trump to resign over allegations of sexual harassment. Published December 27, 2017
Tom Perez, DNC chairman, struggles to rebuild Democratic Party
Tom Perez has had a rocky first year as chairman of the Democratic National Committee, managing to incense liberals, ostracize pro-life Democrats and lose a string of special congressional elections -- before notching some major victories over the past two months. Published December 26, 2017
David Yancey draw last hope for Virginia Republican Party reign
The Virginia State Board of Elections on Tuesday delayed plans to hold a random drawing to decide the winner of the race in House District 94 and whether the Virginia Republican Party's 17 years of control of the state House of Delegates comes to an end. Published December 26, 2017
Shelly Simonds asks court to reverse decision in Virginia’s 94th District race
Democrat Shelly Simonds sought Tuesday to have a court reverse its decision regarding a disputed ballot that has tossed the outcome of her race against Republican incumbent David Yancey in the 94th District - as well as control of the Virginia House of Delegates - into limbo. Published December 26, 2017
Roy Moore refuses to concede, says Alabama Senate race ‘not over’
Republican Roy Moore refused to conceded the special election race after news networks called the race for Democrat Doug Jones, saying the race is "not over" and that God is on his side. Published December 12, 2017
Doug Jones wins Senate seat in Alabama special election
Democrat Doug Jones eked out a win over embattled Republican Roy Moore in Tuesday's special election to fill Alabama's U.S. Senate seat, delivering a massive boost to Democrats and leaving Republicans with only the slimmest of majorities in the upper chamber. Published December 12, 2017
Mitch McConnell loses regardless of Alabama Senate vote outcome
Regardless of the winner, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell emerged from Tuesday's special Senate election in Alabama worse off. Published December 12, 2017
Elizabeth Warren slams Trump for attempt to ‘slut-shame’ Kirsten Gillibrand
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts accused President Trump Tuesday of trying to "slut-shame" Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York. Published December 12, 2017
Trump and Moore wins might push Chris McDaniel toward another run for Senate in Mississippi
Chris McDaniel is keeping a close eye on the U.S. Senate race in neighboring Alabama as he mulls whether to mount his own Trump-style bid to challenge Sen. Roger F. Wicker in the Republican primary in Mississippi next year. Published December 11, 2017
Doug Jones faces uphill battle for Senate in Alabama
Democrats are now fretting that Roy Moore, a former chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court who was twice ousted from the bench, is poised to overcome allegations of sexual misconduct and defeat Democrat Doug Jones in Tuesday's special election for the Senate. Published December 10, 2017
Donald Trump’s Florida visit meant to drum up support for Roy Moore, but at a distance
PENSACOLA, Fla. | President Trump's scheduled visit here to the Florida panhandle Friday will put him about 20 miles from the Alabama border — close enough, analysts say, to rally his troops behind Roy Moore's controversial U.S. Senate campaign and yet still far enough away to avoid the stink of what would be an embarrassing GOP loss if Mr. Moore falls short next week. Published December 7, 2017
Roy Moore debate shows generation gap among GOP women in Alabama
A generational divide has emerged among Republican women in Alabama over Roy Moore's bid for the U.S. Senate -- pitting pro-Moore baby boomers against millennials who fear his candidacy is staining a party they are poised to take over. Published December 6, 2017
Steve Bannon mocks Mitt Romney, says 2012 GOP candidate ‘hid’ behind religion to avoid Vietnam
Stumping in Alabama, former Steve Bannon said Alabama GOP Senate hopeful Roy Moore served honorably and with integrity in the military while Mitt Romney skirted military service, citing his Mormon religion. Published December 6, 2017
Steve Bannon rallies for Roy Moore in Alabama
A day after President Trump endorsed Roy Moore and the Republican National Committee restored ties with his campaign, the face of the party's populist wing Stephen K. Bannon parachuted into Alabama to sing Mr. Moore's praises a week out from a U.S. Senate special election. Published December 5, 2017
Doug Jones says he is not focused on Trump’s endorsement of Roy Moore
Democrat Doug Jones shrugged off the news that President Trump officially endorsed his rival Republican Roy Moore in the special U.S. Senate race in Alabama, saying his focus is on being an independent voice for the people of his home state. Published December 4, 2017
Donald Trump endorses Roy Moore in Alabama Senate race, saying GOP needs his vote on tax cuts
DOLOMITE, Alabama | President Trump endorsed embattled Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore on Monday, telling the candidate "go get 'em" in a phone call after weeks of sidestepping allegations of decades-old sexual misconduct against the Republican. Published December 4, 2017
Roy Moore worries Alabama residents over state stereotype
Montgomery resident Cliff Coleman worries that a Roy Moore victory in the Dec. 12 special election for U.S. Senate will perpetuate what he sees as an unfair stereotype of a state full of boorish rednecks and bigots. Published December 3, 2017
Donald Trump’s support of Roy Moore may not counter Doug Jones’ attack ads
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | President Trump isn't scheduled to campaign with Roy Moore in the final days of the special Senate election in Alabama, but the commander-in-chief's influence on the race is inescapable over the radio and television airwaves. Published December 3, 2017
Liberal group calls for Franken, Conyers to resign
A liberal group is calling on Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota and Rep. John Conyers of Michigan to resign in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct leveled against both men. Published December 1, 2017