Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Race for Sinema Senate seat stirs up ‘land of the weird in politics’
Kyrsten Sinema hasn't announced her reelection bid, but her calculations likely hinge on her ability to chart a path between a Democrat running far to the left and a Republican candidate running far to the right. Published April 30, 2023
Trump becomes a bigger target as candidates seek to steal the crown
You have to beat the king to be the king, according to an adage. Donald Trump's political rivals are taking that to heart as they plot their strategies to split Mr. Trump from his adoring primary supporters and capture the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Published April 27, 2023
Most voters want universal background checks and to raise the age to buy guns: Poll
President Biden's call for universal background checks has the overwhelming support of most voters. Published April 27, 2023
Gov. Justice files paperwork for Senate bid in W.Va., setting up possible showdown with Manchin
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has filed paperwork to run for Sen. Joe Machin's seat, setting up the possibility of a blockbuster race next year that could dictate control of the U.S. Senate. Published April 27, 2023
Biden vows to defend basic freedoms from extremists in first 2024 campaign ad
President Biden is casting himself in the first ad of his 2024 reelection campaign as a brick wall against "an extreme movement that seeks to overturn elections, ban books and eliminate a woman's right to choose." Published April 26, 2023
Progressives warn that Biden’s reelection campaign will lead to ‘a likely disaster in 2024’
President Biden's reelection campaign announcement is deflating some left-wing activists and progressive leaders, underscoring one of the many challenges facing the 80-year-old candidate as he looks to unite the Democratic Party ahead of the 2024 election. Published April 25, 2023
Haley says conservatives pushing federal abortion bans are unrealistic
Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley on Tuesday said if elected president in 2024 she will work to forge a "national consensus" on abortion in the hopes of saving more lives and supporting more women. Published April 25, 2023
Biden tees up reelection bid facing lagging approval ratings, staff upheaval and wariness over age
President Biden is poised to announce his reelection campaign Tuesday, despite low approval ratings and a string of polls showing most Americans and half of Democrats do not think he should run again, signaling a potential enthusiasm gap for the oldest president in history. Published April 24, 2023
RFK Jr. White House bid exposes gaps in Biden’s support
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s long-shot challenge to President Biden in the 2024 Democratic presidential primary is exposing some of the commander-in-chief's electoral soft spots. Published April 20, 2023
lowa event to test evangelical loyalty amid Trump scandals; GOP foes also will address conservatives
Former President Donald Trump will soon get a sense of whether he still holds sway over evangelical voters who typically play a decisive role in selecting Republican presidential nominees. Published April 20, 2023
Raffensperger: Fox News settlement ‘absolutely vindication’ of Georgia’s results that Biden won
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says the $787.5 million paid by Fox News to settle a defamation lawsuit by Dominion Voting Systems over claims of misinformation about the 2020 election is "absolutely vindication" of his state's ballot results.m Published April 20, 2023
Trump vows to clean up homeless problem with tents, rehab, jail
Former President Trump has a plan to fix the homeless problem, saying he will work with states to outlaw urban camping and give street people the choice between going to rehab in tent cities or face jail time. Published April 18, 2023
Biden, mayors, protesters amplify calls for more gun laws, renewed ban on ‘assault weapons’
President Biden and mayors across the country on Monday called on Congress to pass a new ban on assault weapons and expand background checks. Published April 17, 2023
No lie: Embattled Rep. George Santos running for reelection
Rep. George Santos announced Monday he is running for reelection in New York's 3rd Congressional District, brushing aside concerns over fabricated parts of his biography and resume, and putting him on a crash course with state and local GOP leaders who want to see him gone. Published April 17, 2023
Mayors press Congress for assault weapons ban, expanded background checks after more shootings
Mayors from across the U.S. are calling on Congress to pass stricter gun control laws, saying more can be done to protect communities from "senseless acts of violence involving guns." Published April 17, 2023
Republicans scramble for winning message on abortion after Supreme Court’s ruling on Roe
Pro-life activists said Republicans who attack the issue head-on win elections and those who ignore or avoid the issue lose because they allow opponents to define them. Published April 16, 2023
Biden hopes for repeat victory by going back to ‘basement,’ not campaign trail
As President Biden eyes a reelection campaign, he is giving all indications of sticking with the less-is-more approach that he took in 2020 and has carried over to the White House. Published April 16, 2023
Trump vows at NRA gathering to stop Biden’s ‘war on lawful gun owners’
Former President Donald Trump vowed at the National Rifle Association gathering in Indianapolis that if elected president next year that "no one will lay a finger on your firearms." Published April 14, 2023
GOP presidential candidate calls for guns in ‘every Taiwanese household’ to prevent Chinese invasion
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is convinced that he has figured out a way to stop China from invading Taiwan: Give the Taiwanese people guns. Published April 14, 2023
N.H. Gov. Chris Sununu: GOP must be more inspirational to grow the team, win elections
Republican Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire says the GOP must move beyond crying about losing elections, and embrace a more inspirational message if the party hopes to bring more voters into the fold. Published April 14, 2023
