Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
RFK Jr. promises to ‘end the rancor’ in Washington amid Democrats’ fears of a spoiler candidacy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is raising concerns about the rise in chronic illness among kids, the poisoning of the nation's food supply and the struggle of younger generations buying their first home. Published February 17, 2024
Trump, Haley offer voters distinct choice on Ukraine-Russia war
Former President Donald Trump and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley say their chief foreign policy priority is preventing a large-scale military conflict that threatens the nation's security and its allies, yet they split over continued U.S. support of Ukraine. Published February 9, 2024
Haley: Trump casts a dark cloud over the Republican Party
Nikki Haley is telling Republicans it is time to come to grips with the fact that former President Trump has the "Sadim Touch:" a reverse Midas quality in which he tarnishes everything he touches. Grasping for ways to dent Mr. Trump's armor in the race for the GOP presidential nomination, the former South Carolina governor is attributing the embarrassing setbacks Republicans experienced this week on Capitol Hill and the bubbling turmoil at the Republican National Committee to Mr. Trump's negative influence on the party. Published February 8, 2024
Haley plans ‘Beast of Southeast’ bus tour in South Carolina ahead of primary
Nikki Haley on Saturday is kicking off a "Beast of the Southeast" bus tour in South Carolina that will make dozens of campaign stops ahead of the state's GOP presidential primary. Published February 8, 2024
Haley targets Trump’s age in new South Carolina ad
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley on Tuesday started airing a new television ad in her home state warning voters that former President Donald Trump is too old and too self-centered to be commander-in-chief. Published February 6, 2024
Haley’s image eroding with GOP primary voters despite strong general election polling against Biden
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is facing a growing image problem: The more primary voters get to know her and the more she attacks former President Donald Trump, the less they like her. Published February 6, 2024
Trump to extend lead in Nevada caucuses, but Haley still hopes for some bragging rights
Former President Donald Trump is poised to win the Republican-run Nevada caucuses on Thursday, expanding his delegate lead over former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in the GOP presidential race. Published February 5, 2024
Ballot access for long-shot presidential candidates poised to shake up vote in November
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is chipping away toward the goal of being on the ballot in states across the country, increasing the chances he will influence the outcome of the White House race. Published February 2, 2024
MANA from heaven? Nikki Haley hopes so with new slogan
Forget about Making America Great Again. Nikki Haley says she wants to Make America Normal Again. Published February 2, 2024
A conviction would hurt Trump’s White House bid in November, poll finds
Former President Donald Trump's hopes of winning back the White House will take a serious hit if he is convicted of a crime, according to a new survey. Published February 1, 2024
Team Trump unleashes surrogates in Haley’s backyard
Former President Donald Trump is pressing his surrogate advantage against Nikki Haley in South Carolina, seeking to cast her as a fish out of water in her home state. Published February 1, 2024
Haley escalates attacks on Trump as time runs out to change the trajectory of the GOP race
Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley is likening President Biden and former President Donald Trump to the crotchety characters from the movie "Grumpy Old Men," warning a sequel/rematch starring the two in November would amount to political box-office poison. Published January 31, 2024
Haley: Voters should reject a ‘Grumpy Old Men’ sequel of Trump-Biden rematch
Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley is likening President Biden and former President Donald Trump to the crotchety characters from the movie "Grumpy Old Men," warning a sequel/rematch starring the two in November would amount to political box-office poison. Published January 31, 2024
GOP megadonor Griffin praises Haley, laments odds of beating Trump are slim
Ken Griffin, the CEO of financial firm Citadel and a GOP megadonor, cast doubt Tuesday on former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's hopes of upsetting former President Donald Trump for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Published January 30, 2024
Nikki Haley says Trump’s mental decline is ‘a fact’
Nikki Haley says President Biden and former President Donald Trump are two peas in a pod when it comes to questions about their age and mental decline. Published January 30, 2024
Haley says Trump’s plan for more tariffs will inflict economic hardship on U.S. consumers
Nikki Haley is warning that former President Donald Trump's plan for new tariffs on foreign goods will push prices higher for American consumers. Published January 29, 2024
Trump’s advantage on top GOP issues poses another hurdle for Haley
Former President Donald Trump's dominance on the issues that matter most to GOP primary voters -- the economy and immigration -- casts a dark cloud over Nikki Haley's hopes of delivering a come-from-behind victory. Published January 26, 2024
Haley: Trump cannot ‘bully’ his way to the 2024 GOP presidential nomination
Nikki Haley on Friday accused former President Donald Trump of trying to "bully" his way to winning the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. Published January 26, 2024
Americans dread likely Biden-Trump rematch, looking at ‘lesser-of-two-evils’ choice in 2024
The United States is hurtling toward a general election rematch between President Biden and former President Donald Trump that gives most voters the heebie-jeebies. Published January 24, 2024
Trump mauls ‘imposter’ Haley in victory speech
Former President Donald Trump celebrated his victory in the New Hampshire primary by mocking Nikki Haley for "pretending" to win GOP nomination contests that she loses. Published January 23, 2024