Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Trump-Biden rematch hinges on Wisconsin’s fickle electorate; polarization balances out parties
Former President Donald Trump returns Tuesday to Wisconsin where his rematch with President Biden is shaping up as one of the tightest races in the nation, and the outcome there is likely a predictor of who wins the White House this year. Published April 1, 2024
Haley voters at a general election crossroads, looking for a sign from Trump
The co-chair of Nikki Haley's presidential campaign in the swing state of Georgia said many of her voters are still gettable for former President Donald Trump, but he has "a lot of work to do." Published March 30, 2024
Biden courts Haley supporters by highlighting Trump’s insults, attacks
President Biden's campaign is using former President Donald Trump's words against him as part of a push to win over voters who backed Nikki Haley in the Republican presidential primary. Published March 29, 2024
Trump on RFK Jr.’s presidential campaign: ‘I love that he is running!’
Former President Donald Trump is celebrating and criticizing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential bid, saying the "Radical Left Democrat" will help him win the general election. Published March 27, 2024
RFK Jr. taps Nicole Shanahan for his ‘spoiler’ ticket
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday tapped Nicole Shanahan, a prominent donor, to be his running mate in his independent bid for the White House, saying they are on an "extraordinary crusade to win back our country" and "bring down the Democratic and Republican duopoly" that has steered the nation in a perilous direction. Published March 26, 2024
RFK Jr. set to tap Nicole Shanahan as running mate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to announce Tuesday his pick of Nicole Shanahan as the running mate in his independent bid for president. Published March 26, 2024
RFK Jr.’s sister Rory raises concerns presidential run could bolster Trump in November
Rory Kennedy is raising concerns that her brother's long-shot presidential bid could torpedo President Biden's reelection chances and put Republican Donald Trump back in the White House. Published March 25, 2024
Biden team desperate to reverse massive defection of Hispanic voters
Shockwaves ran through the White House earlier this month when a Siena College/New York Times poll showed President Biden trailing former President Donald Trump among Hispanic voters. Published March 22, 2024
RFK Jr. set to launch Viva Kennedy! Latino outreach effort
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to launch a Viva Kennedy! Latino outreach effort later this month in Los Angeles with a celebration of the life of civil rights legend Cesar Chavez. Published March 21, 2024
Republican Larry Hogan outpacing Democrat rivals in deep-blue Maryland’s U.S. Senate race
Larry Hogan is sitting in the catbird seat in the Maryland Senate race, according to a new survey showing the former governor's brand of Republicanism is a good fit in the deep-blue state and underscores the challenges Democrats face defending the upper chamber this fall. Published March 20, 2024
Fong closer to filling ex-Speaker McCarthy’s vacant seat in California
Republican Vince Fong has moved closer toward filling out the rest of former House Kevin McCarthy's term in California's 20th Congressional District. Published March 20, 2024
Trump-backed Bernie Moreno wins Ohio Senate primary, advances to face Democrat Sherrod Brown
Bernie Moreno won the caustic GOP Senate primary in Ohio -- putting him on a crash course with Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in the November election and giving former President Donald Trump some bragging rights. Published March 19, 2024
Biden aims to fire up Latinos amid fear of eroding support
President Biden is looking to shore up his Latino base ahead of the November election amid fresh signs his backing in minority communities is slipping. Published March 19, 2024
Battle for Senate taking shape in Tuesday’s hard-fought GOP primary in Ohio
Bernie Moreno's odds of winning the GOP Senate race in Ohio -- a crucial battleground in the party's quest to take over the chamber from Democrats -- jumped late last year after he received former President Donald Trump's coveted blessing. Published March 15, 2024
Ex-Dem Tulsi Gabbard welcomes VP chatter, says it would be an honor to run with Trump
Former Hawaii Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard says she would be "honored" to serve as former President Donald Trump's running mate if given the chance to join the Republican ticket for November. Published March 14, 2024
VP Harris sends clear pro-abortion message with visit to Minnesota Planned Parenthood
Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday became the highest-ranking U.S. official to tour an abortion clinic. Published March 14, 2024
RFK Jr. praises possible running mate Aaron Rodgers’ ‘skepticism toward authority’
Robert F. Kennedy says New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers would be a good running mate because he's strong on questioning the rise of artificial intelligence and he appeals to younger voters. Published March 14, 2024
Trump leading Biden in Nevada, outpaces president among independent voters
Former President Donald Trump is leading President Biden in Nevada ahead of their all-but-certain general election showdown. Published March 14, 2024
Opponents of Trump also weary of Biden; sentiment dents Democrats’ plan
This year's election, more than any in modern political history, is shaping up as a question of which candidate voters dislike least. Published March 8, 2024
No Labels pushes ahead with third-party ticket plans
No Labels is moving ahead with plans to field a third-party "Unity presidential ticket" -- though the group has yet to identify who will run under the banner. Published March 8, 2024
