Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Conservatives turn heat on red-state Democrats over judges
Conservative groups are looking to make the Capitol Hill battle over President Obama's judicial nominees an issue in Senate elections in 2014 by arguing that red-state Democrats are "rubber-stamping" liberal judges. Published December 3, 2013
Marco Rubio skeptical of interim nuclear agreement with Iran, says sanctions bill in the works
Sen. Marco Rubio said Tuesday that he is skeptical of the deal that world powers recently stuck with Iran over its disputed nuclear program and said a group of lawmakers are working out the details on a new legislative package of sanctions against Iran. Published December 3, 2013
‘C’Mon Man! Run my ad!’ Gun company CEO tells NFL
The head of a Georgia-based firearms manufacturer is urging NFL fans to call on the league to rethink its decision to not run the group's pro-gun rights ad during the 2014 Super Bowl. Published December 3, 2013
2016 already well underway as GOP hopefuls beat path to Iowa
The contest to become the 2016 Republican presidential nominee is a jump ball in Iowa, where even with the caucuses more than two years away, potential candidates are making the trek to see and be seen by the voters who will decide the first cut. Published December 2, 2013
Retailers plead for federal help in war against ‘patent trolls’
You wouldn't normally think of bricks-and-mortar stores as major innovators concerned about patent lawsuits, but Eddie Bauer is one of a number of traditional companies warning Washington it's worried. Published December 1, 2013
Unabashed liberal Bill de Blasio may put target on Democrats
Bill de Blasio's win in New York City's mayoral race has put the Democrat in charge of the nation's largest city and smack in the middle of the nation's largest media market —giving him an unmatched platform both to pursue liberal policies and to cause all sorts of headaches for his party's leaders in Washington. Published November 28, 2013
In Iowa, GOP hopes are high to win U.S. Senate seat with Harkin retirement
The pending retirement of longtime Sen. Tom Harkin, a Democrat, has given the Iowa GOP its first real shot in three decades at picking up an open Senate seat — and Republicans are hoping to ride the growing unrest over Obamacare to victory next year over Rep. Bruce L. Braley, the leading Democratic contender. Published November 24, 2013
Back in Iowa, Rep. Paul Ryan finds himself at a political crossroads
Despite being on the losing 2012 presidential ticket, Rep. Paul Ryan's White House prospects have not dimmed in Iowa, where Republican insiders say he will get a strong look in the 2016 caucuses if he takes a crack at the nation's top elected office. Published November 17, 2013
Texas calls for aid from Congress to put science into the Endangered Species Act
SOLUTION MAKERS: A top Texas official says it's time to improve the science that determines which animals get listed under the federal Endangered Species Act, calling on Congress to create a $50 million fund for independent research that also would factor in the economic damage to communities when a species is designated for protection. Published November 11, 2013
Graham introduces ‘historic’ 20-week abortion ban; says no primary politics at play
Sen. Lindsey Graham introduced a bill Thursday that would ban most abortions nationwide after 20 weeks of pregnancy — putting the veteran lawmaker in the middle of a national debate over late-term abortions that has picked up speed in conservative states. Published November 7, 2013
Tea party bitter with GOP over governor races, says Ken Cuccinelli was robbed
Tea partyers rejected the notion Wednesday that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will make inroads with the grass-roots movement after his landslide re-election win, saying the tough-talking Republican is another Northeast "RINO" and pick of a corrupt GOP establishment. Published November 6, 2013
Texas comptroller hits GOP for alienating women
The top elected woman in Texas gave the Republican Party a tongue-lashing Wednesday, saying her party showed in this week's off-year elections that it can be clueless when it comes to connecting with women voters. Published November 6, 2013
Christie’s win, Cuccinelli’s loss: Two playbooks for defending against the ‘war on women’
ANALYSIS: A year after President Obama rode to re-election accusing Republicans of a war on women, the governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia offered the GOP two options for how to strike back. Published November 5, 2013
Christie’s big win in New Jersey a bright spot for Republicans
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie cruised to re-election Tuesday, giving Republicans a bright spot in an off-year election and demonstrating how the GOP can win in blue states and potentially positioning himself as a counterweight to the tea party in the 2016 Republican presidential primaries. Published November 5, 2013
Christie cruises to victory ahead of 2016
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie cruised to re-election Tuesday, giving Republicans a bright spot in an off-year election, while all eyes turned to Old Dominion. Published November 5, 2013
Christie’s victory could transform national Republican Party
Move to the right or try to pull the GOP away from the tea party and toward the center? That is the question Gov. Chris Christie will face if he trounces his way to victory Tuesday in New Jersey's gubernatorial race and turns his attention to the prospect of a 2016 presidential bid. Published November 4, 2013
Chris Christie: In-state tuition for illegal immigrants in N.J. not a flip-flop
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie pushed back Thursday against the notion that he changed his position on in-state tuition for illegal immigrants, saying that when he voiced opposition before, it was an issue of cost, and he has always supported the underlying principle. Published October 31, 2013
Chris Christie’s New Jersey bus tour shows appeal among ‘blues’
Chris Christie's ability to win-over blue-state voters has helped him build massive lead heading into his Nov. 5 race against Democrats state Sen. Barbara Buono. Published October 30, 2013
Christie jabs at Congress on anniversary of Sandy for slow recovery
One year after Hurricane Sandy made landfall, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie marked the day by mourning those lost in the storm, thanking volunteers, police and firefighters — and taking another swipe at Congress for bogging down the recovery effort. Published October 29, 2013
Chris Christie: Superstorm Sandy recovery is just beginning in New Jersey
Gov. Chris Christie thanked volunteers and first responders for helping the state begin to recover from Superstorm Sandy and said there is still a lot of work get done. Published October 29, 2013
