Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Carville says Biden could change his mind about 2024 bid, boasts about Democratic bench
President Biden intends to run for reelection, but he could still change course, according to longtime Democratic political consultant James Carville. Published January 12, 2023
Gov. Larry Hogan bids farewell: ‘We truly have changed Maryland for the better’
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan took a victory lap Tuesday in his farewell address, saying he is proud of the way his administration fulfilled promises on the economy and taxes and rose to meet unforeseen challenges of civil unrest in Baltimore and the coronavirus pandemic. Published January 10, 2023
Steve Scalise emerges as favorite to win speaker’s race: Oddsmaker
Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana has the best odds of becoming the next speaker of the House, according to one gambling outfit. Published January 4, 2023
New Hampshire asks DNC for leniency on nomination calendar request
New Hampshire Democrats are warning the national party they will not be able to meet some of the demands the Democratic National Committee laid out in its planned makeover of the presidential nomination calendar. Published January 4, 2023
DeSantis stakes claim to conservative mantle: ‘Florida is where woke goes to die’
"We seek normalcy, not philosophical lunacy," Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed Tuesday in his second inaugural address. "We will not allow reality, facts and truth to become optional. We will never surrender to the woke mob." Published January 3, 2023
The thrill is gone: Democrats eye challenging 2024 Senate map after a one-seat gain in 2022
Sens. Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, John Tester of Montana and Sherrod Brown of Ohio have something in common: They are the last Democrats to hold statewide elected office in states that have realigned Republican in the last decade. Published January 2, 2023
Bankman-Fried met with White House officials at least four times before FTX collapse
Sam Bankman-Fried was no stranger to the White House. Published December 30, 2022
‘Don’t Run Joe’ campaign expands into South Carolina, Georgia, Michigan
A liberal organization focused on stopping President Biden from seeking a second term is running ads in three more states calling on him to exit stage left ahead of the 2024 election. Published December 28, 2022
GOP’s 2024 underdogs hope for a lucky break against Trump, brush off poll woes
Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland is among a swarm of possible 2024 Republican presidential contenders that are not letting the early polls dampen their hopes of pulling off the ultimate long shot win. Published December 28, 2022
DeSantis coalition emerges for a run against Trump
As Republicans look to pick up the pieces from their subpar performance in the midterm elections, they increasingly turned to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis with a common refrain: He can get votes and win where Donald Trump can't. Published December 26, 2022
Liberal advocacy group Democracy For America goes bust after the donor pool dries up
One of the most recognized liberal grassroots organizations has shuttered its doors, marking the end of an era in progressive politics. Published December 21, 2022
Misdeal: Trump’s allies warn that peddling trading cards is a bad omen for 2024 campaign
Former President Donald Trump's digital trading cards have raised red flags about his 2024 campaign, particularly about his team. Published December 17, 2022
Trump allies say heads should roll over ‘Trump Trading Card’ release
Count Steve Bannon among the supporters of former President Donald Trump who are baffled that the former president billed the rollout of superhero-themed digital trading cards as a "major announcement" on the same day he released his plan to combat the censorship of free speech. Published December 16, 2022
Trump vows if elected to crack down on left-wing censorship, reclaim free speech in America
Former President Donald Trump rolled out a plan Thursday that he said would "shatter the left-wing censorship machine" and reclaim the First Amendment guarantee of free speech for all Americans. Published December 15, 2022
Trump’s ‘major announcement’? Pretty sure it’s not what you think
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday said he's starting to sell digital trading cards, billing them as a great Christmas stocking stuffer. Published December 15, 2022
Voters still chilly on Biden after midterms
To hear the White House tell it, President Biden is on a winning streak: Democrats survived the midterm elections better than anticipated, basketball star Brittney Griner is home after a successful prisoner swap with Russia and inflation rates are improving. Published December 15, 2022
Trump goes full Clark Kent, teases ‘SUPERHERO’ announcement
Former President Donald Trump is planning to make a major revelation Thursday, saying "AMERICA NEEDS A SUPERHERO!" Published December 14, 2022
Democrat support among young voters dipped in 2022 midterms: Poll
Young voter support for Democrats dropped off in recent elections, raising questions about the party's ability to hang onto the so-called Obama coalition that has driven its success at the ballot box. Published December 12, 2022
Race for RNC chair heats up as Ronna McDaniel challenger picks up big endorsements
Ronna McDaniel has pledges of support from 108 of the 168 Republican National Committee members voting in next month's chairmanship race -- but RNC insiders say a fourth term for Mrs. McDaniel isn't a done deal. Published December 11, 2022
Biden, Democrats frustrated by Kyrsten Sinema’s political curveball
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's announcement she is ditching the Democratic Party has sparked controversy across the nation. Published December 10, 2022
