Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Iowa Hispanics to tell GOP to stay away from amnesty opponent Steve King
As GOP presidential hopefuls descend on Iowa this weekend, immigrant rights advocates have a warning for them: Stay away from Rep. Steve King if you want to have a chance at winning Hispanic votes. Published January 22, 2015
Marco Rubio touts foreign policy credentials ahead of possible 2016 bid
Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida said Wednesday that his foreign policy credentials could give him a leg up on some of the current and former governors flirting with making bids for the Republican presidential nomination. Published January 21, 2015
Chris Christie donors power campaign against Jeb Bush, Mitt Romney
Republican donors say Chris Christie won't be squeezed out of the Republican presidential race even if Mitt Romney and Jeb Bush dive in because there is plenty of money to go around among the three men viewed as the establishment's candidates and the New Jersey governor has advantages the other two don't have. Published January 20, 2015
Chris Christie meets with tech leaders in Virginia, edges closer to forming leadership PAC
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is meeting Tuesday with technology leaders in Northern Virginia in what is sure to be read as another sign that he is looking to expand his base of support beyond his political backyard. Published January 20, 2015
Joni Ernst brings outsider perspective to Republicans’ State of the Union rebuttal
She's a freshman senator with less than two weeks in office in Washington and no bills yet to her name, but Republicans are hoping Sen. Joni Ernst can overcome the curse of the GOP State of the Union response Tuesday night. Published January 19, 2015
Mitt Romney 2016 bid fails to inspire GOP
Mitt Romney has shot to the top of GOP primary polls, but the potential for his third presidential bid isn't playing as well among Republican Party leaders and activists who are no longer sold on him, and say he's far from a shoo-in to win their nomination again. Published January 15, 2015
Rick Perry touts bipartisanship in farewell speech to Texas Legislature
Texas Gov. Rick Perry delivered his farewell address to his state legislature Thursday by touting bipartisanship, in an address that doubled as a preview of the message he is likely to espouse if he enters the 2016 presidential race. Published January 15, 2015
Chris Christie, Scott Walker go global in State of the State addresses
Govs. Chris Christie and Scott Walker managed to carve out space in their respective State of the State addresses this week to delve into international affairs, signaling the importance global politics is expected to play in the 2016 GOP nomination race. Published January 14, 2015
Chris Christie gives State of the State address
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie vowed Tuesday in his annual State of the State Address that he would still be "standing here in one year" — a promise sure to raise questions about his presidential aspirations in 2016. Published January 13, 2015
Rand Paul: Time to rethink opposition to judicial activism
Sen. Rand Paul said Tuesday that conservatives should not be so fast to attack the courts, saying judges have played an important role in defending the rights of individuals fighting against government overreach. Published January 13, 2015
Paul Ryan: I’m not running in 2016
Rep. Paul Ryan, the 2012 Republican vice presidential nominee, announced Monday that he will pass on a 2016 White House bid, saying he wants to focus instead on his job as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, which puts him in charge of writing all tax laws. Published January 12, 2015
Ted Cruz: Move White House to Rio Grande Valley
Sen. Ted Cruz, a likely 2016 presidential contender, said Monday that Congress should think about moving the White House to the nation's southern border, suggesting it would be an eye-opening experience for President Obama, who the Texas Republican said has violated the Constitution by unilaterally granting amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants. Published January 12, 2015
Mitt Romney potential 2016 White House bid muddies Republican field
Mitt Romney's signal last week that he's seriously considering a third run at the White House has roiled the field — and could end up providing chances for more conservative candidates to emerge, GOP analysts said. Published January 11, 2015
Mitt Romney tells donors he is considering 2016 presidential bid
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney told donors Friday he is considering another run for the White House — a move that could further unsettle the emerging GOP presidential field and create a glut of competitors vying for the backing of establishment Republicans. Published January 9, 2015
Jeb Bush faces same issues as George W. Bush, radically different political environment
The political world has changed dramatically since a Bush last ran for president in 2004, creating challenges for former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, who announced in December that he was exploring a bid for the White House. Published January 8, 2015
Barbara Boxer announces retirement for 2016
Sen. Barbara Boxer, California Democrat, announced Thursday she will not seek re-election in 2016, ending a combative career that saw her become one of the country's chief progressive champions. Published January 8, 2015
GOP presidential candidates will need $50 million for primaries
It looks like $50 million will be the ante that Republican presidential candidates will have to prove they can raise in order to show viability in the primary contests, according to strategists and fundraisers, signaling the beginning of what is expected to be the most expensive nomination race in history. Published January 7, 2015
John Boehner win irks conservative group, which accuses trio of lawmakers of betrayal
A conservative group accused a trio of GOP lawmakers of breaking their promise to vote against re-electing John A. Boehner to a third term as speaker, saying their support of the Ohio Republican amounted to an "act of betrayal to our conservative principles." Published January 7, 2015
Scott Walker sworn in for second term as Wisconsin governor
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a possible 2016 presidential contender, began his second term in office by making the case that elected leaders in Washington could learn a lesson in good governance from the states — and, more particularly, from his administration. Published January 5, 2015
Mike Huckabee’s resume ripped by Club for Growth
Likely foreshadowing the attacks to come, the influential Club for Growth warned Monday that it will make sure that voters are aware of former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee's "poor" record on taxes and spending if he runs for president. Published January 5, 2015
