Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
House Democrats bash party leaders for meddling in GOP primaries
Rank-and-file House Democrats are protesting their leaders' scheme to promote pro-Trump candidates in GOP primaries, a strategy based on the belief that they'll be easier to beat in the general election. Published August 1, 2022
Arizona AG Mark Brnovich elbowed out in GOP Senate race, looks for come-from-behind finish
In a normal election cycle, a Republican who is personally taking on President Biden's agenda on everything from COVID-19 mandates to the border wall to election laws would seem to be a shoo-in for a GOP primary win. Published July 29, 2022
GOP candidate Kari Lake floats stolen election claims ahead of Arizona gubernatorial primary
Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake is warning voters that "stealing" is already underway in Tuesday's primary election. Published July 28, 2022
Mike Pence returns to Capitol and is embraced by GOP lawmakers — behind closed doors
Former Vice President Mike Pence received a warm reception Wednesday on Capitol Hill from GOP lawmakers who applauded him for fulfilling his constitutional role in certifying the results of the 2020 election. Published July 20, 2022
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan will not vote for GOP gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says he's not going to vote for state Delegate Dan Cox in November's election, brushing aside party unity over concern the Republican gubernatorial nominee is too extreme. Published July 20, 2022
Trump-endorsed Cox wins Maryland GOP primary, defeating Hogan-backed rival
State Delegate Dan Cox was declared the winner Tuesday in the GOP gubernatorial primary in Maryland, delivering a victory for Republicans inspired by former President Donald Trump. Published July 19, 2022
Ex-mayor de Blasio puts end to N.Y. congressional bid
Bill de Blasio is pulling the plug on his bid for Congress, ending a short-lived campaign that showed voters have grown disillusioned with the former New York City mayor and his liberal brand of politics. Published July 19, 2022
Voters picking nominees in tight Maryland governor’s race, results could be delayed for days
Peter Franchot kicked off Election Day on Tuesday by greeting volunteers, poll workers and voters as part of his final 12-stop push for the Democratic nomination for governor. Published July 19, 2022
Fetterman knocks Oz with carpetbagger attacks, digs into New Jersey, Pennsylvania rivalry
It's not often that candidates running for office intentionally run ads in neighboring states -- much less one focused entirely on an opponent. Published July 18, 2022
Bernie Sanders backs Mandela Barnes in Wisconsin Senate primary
Sen. Bernard Sanders on Monday threw his support behind U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes in Wisconsin, giving the Democrat a far-left boost in a crowded field ahead of next month's primary. Published July 18, 2022
Bragging rights for Hogan, Trump on the line in Maryland’s gubernatorial primary Tuesday
Gov. Larry Hogan has been making the rounds ahead of a possible 2024 presidential run and saying voters want less radioactive -- and more centered -- political leaders. Published July 14, 2022
Former President Trump penciled in for a return to Washington
Former President Donald Trump is returning to Washington for the first time since he left the White House. Published July 14, 2022
Sen. Mark Kelly raises more than $13 million for reelection campaign in Arizona
Sen. Mark Kelly announced Wednesday he raked in $13.6 million over the course of the second quarter of the year for his reelection campaign in Arizona. Published July 13, 2022
Sen. Raphael Warnock outpaces Herschel Walker in 2nd-quarter fundraising haul in Georgia
Sen. Raphael Warnock raised $17.2 million over the past three months for his reelection bid in Georgia, pulling in nearly three times as much as Republican rival Herschel Walker. Published July 13, 2022
Democratic candidates go all in on abortion with testimonials about getting the procedure
Democratic candidates are not only defending abortion but also embracing the once-taboo procedure in a most public way by showcasing first-person testimony of women who have terminated a pregnancy. Published July 12, 2022
Fetterman posts record fundraising haul in Pennsylvania Senate race while recovering from a stroke
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman has been raking in campaign donations since he secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. Published July 12, 2022
Michigan group submits signatures needed to put abortion on November ballot
Barring a surprise, abortion is going to be on the ballot in Michigan. Published July 11, 2022
From tea party firebrand to Trump loyalist: Ron Johnson still running on battling Washington elites
Sen. Ron Johnson has gone from tea party insurgent to a top Trump cheerleader in 2022, and Wisconsin voters will decide this year whether they are on board with his political evolution. Published July 11, 2022
America First Policy Institute to hold a two-day ‘America First Agenda Summit’ in Washington
The America First Policy Institute plans this month to hold a two-day "America First Agenda Summit" in Washington featuring some of the biggest names from former President Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement, such as former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, former Trump Energy Secretary Rick Perry, and economist Larry Kudlow. Published July 7, 2022
Maryland GOP governor’s race becomes a Trump vs. Hogan proxy war
Gov. Larry Hogan served up a blueprint for how Republicans can win statewide in deep-blue Maryland by cultivating a moderate image that resonated with some Democrats. Published July 7, 2022
