Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
‘What-ifs’ plague GOP after midterms temper outlook, spark Trump criticism
Republicans are staring at a slate of "what-if" questions as they try to figure out why their chance to steamroll Democrats in the midterm elections failed to materialize. Published November 9, 2022
Walker, Warnock to fight on in December runoff with balance of power in Senate potentially at stake
Democrat Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker are headed to a runoff race next month after the Senate rivals fell short of collecting the votes needed to win the seat outright. Published November 9, 2022
John Fetterman delivers huge win for Democrats, outduels Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania Senate race
Democrat John Fetterman won a hard-fought victory against Republican Mehmet in the Pennsylvania Senate race, delivering the first pickup of the night to his party. Published November 9, 2022
Republican ‘red wave’ evaporates, but GOP still inching toward House majority
The Republican Party's high hopes of a red wave or an "American tsunami" in the midterm elections came crashing down to reality in races across the country after vulnerable Democrats squeezed out victories in competitive races. Published November 9, 2022
Republicans on path to flipping House, hope to put a check on Biden agenda
Republicans snared Democratic-held House seats in Florida and Virginia in early returns Tuesday and held on to their districts, putting them on the path to flipping control and creating new hurdles for President Biden next year. Published November 8, 2022
Brian Kemp defeats Stacey Abrams in Georgia governor’s race for second time
Georgia's Republican Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday defeated Democrat Stacey Abrams for a second time, winning another four years in office and cementing his status as the undisputed leader of the state's GOP. Published November 8, 2022
Republican J.D. Vance bests Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan in Ohio Senate race
Republican J.D. Vance on Tuesday emerged victorious in his race against Democrat Rep. Tim Ryan for an open Senate seat in Ohio. Published November 8, 2022
Trump teases Nov. 15 announcement, urges voters to rally behind his slate of candidates on Tuesday
Former President Donald Trump told supporters Monday they can expect a big announcement from him on Nov. 15, teasing his plans for a political comeback with a White House run in 2024. Published November 7, 2022
GOP’s fate lies in hands of Trump-backed candidates
Former President Donald Trump wanted Herschel Walker as the GOP's Senate nominee here in Georgia at a time when few other Republican leaders did. Published November 7, 2022
Ex-presidents hit the campaign trail for last-ditch pitches
It's the battle of the exes as both Republicans and Democrats are turning to their popular past presidents for last-minute assistance on the campaign trail. Published November 6, 2022
Biden reunites with Obama in Philadelphia to rally support for John Fetterman
President Biden played second fiddle to former President Barack Obama at a rally Saturday on behalf of Democrat John Fetterman. Published November 5, 2022
Obama rallies voters for Fetterman, pushes them to consider: ‘Who will fight for you?’
Former President Barack Obama lent his star power Saturday to Democrat John Fetterman's campaign for the U.S. Senate against Republican Mehmet Oz, saying the stakes of the midterm elections are too high for Pennsylvanians to sit out, and saying the contrast between the candidates is clear. Published November 5, 2022
House Dems’ class of 2018 on the chopping block Tuesday as political pendulum swings back to GOP
The blue wave of Trump-fueled antipathy that helped Democrats net over 40 seats and flip control of the House has morphed into a red wave of visceral discontent with the direction of the country on President Biden's watch. Published November 3, 2022
Push comes to shove in closing days of 2022 Senate campaign beatdowns
A week out from Election Day, candidates in pivotal Senate races are delivering their closing messages to voters and looking to land knockout punches. Published November 2, 2022
Libertarian Marc Victor drops out of Arizona Senate race, endorses Republican Blake Masters
The libertarian running for the U.S. Senate in Arizona pulled the plug on his bid and endorsed Blake Masters, giving the Republican a boost in his race to unseat Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly a week before Election Day. Published November 1, 2022
Senate hopeful Beasley warns GOP worse for economy as Dems’ energy fades in N.C.
President Biden is making life difficult for Cheri Beasley as she looks to fire up the base in her race against Republican Ted Budd for an open U.S. Senate seat. Published October 31, 2022
Fetterman fumbles flip-flop on fracking in energy pivot for general election
As flip-flops go, Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman's prime-time switch on fracking policy was one of the less artful ones. Published October 30, 2022
Arizona GOP gubernatorial nominee Kari Lake thanks Rep. Liz Cheney for her opposition
Republican Kari Lake responded to Rep. Liz Cheney's efforts to derail her gubernatorial bid in Arizona with a "thank you." Published October 28, 2022
Liz Cheney unleashes TV ad war against Republican candidates in Arizona
Rep. Liz Cheney's leadership PAC is running a television ad in Arizona warning voters to reject Republicans Kari Lake for governor and Mark Finchem for secretary of state. Published October 28, 2022
Democrats circle the wagons after stroke-impaired Fetterman falters on the debate stage
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and his team set out Wednesday to stop the political bleeding following his "hard-to-watch" debate performance against Republican Mehmet Oz in their marquee Senate race. Published October 26, 2022
