Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
RNC chairwoman: Liz Cheney still a Republican despite her criticisms of the party
The chairwoman of the Republican National Committee still considers Rep. Liz Cheney part of the team after the Wyoming GOP booted her from their ranks. Published November 18, 2021
Most Republicans back Trump 2024 return, most voters do not, polls show
The prospect of former President Donald Trump making a return in 2024 is music to the ears of Republicans, according to national polls that also show the rest of the electorate would rather he stay on the sidelines. Published November 18, 2021
Beto O’Rourke promises unity in new Texas governor bid
First there was Beto 1.0. Then there was Beto 2.0 and now Beto 3.0 is hoping to break the losing streak. Published November 18, 2021
Democrats preparing to fight GOP to be ‘party of the parents’ in 2022 midterms
Democratic Party officials insist they're ready for the debate over education after parental anger at public schools helped Republicans score a string of upset victories in the Virginia elections this month. Published November 15, 2021
Douglas Wilder warns Dems of voter backlash from $450K payouts to illegal immigrants
Former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder said Democrats will pay a price at the ballot box next year if they start cutting taxpayer-funded checks to migrants. Published November 11, 2021
Pelosi celebrates Trump court defeat in Jan. 6 inquiry
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday praised a federal judge's ruling rejecting former President Trump's request to block the National Archives from turning over documents sought by the House select committee investigating the Capitol riot on Jan. 6. Published November 10, 2021
Youngkin’s win rewrites Trump campaign playbook for Republicans, Democrats
Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin's victory in Tuesday's election is offering Republicans a roadmap for escaping former President Donald Trump's glare and forcing Democrats to rethink their strategy of running against the de facto leader of the GOP in the midterm elections. Published November 3, 2021
Trump: ‘My BASE’ drove Glenn Youngkin’s victory
Former President Donald Trump credited his supporters with fueling Republican Glenn Youngkin's victory in Virginia's gubernatorial race. Published November 2, 2021
Youngkin defeats McAuliffe in Virginia
Republican Glenn Youngkin upset Democrat Terry McAuliffe in Virginia's gubernatorial race, breaking his party's losing streak in the state and giving the GOP a reason to be optimistic heading into the congressional elections next year. Published November 2, 2021
Too early to call: Polls close in Virginia gubernatorial race
The supercharged gubernatorial race in Virginia between Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin was in the hands of election officials Tuesday an hour after polls closed. Published November 2, 2021
‘Tis the season: Trump offering donors ‘Trump Gift Wrapping Paper’
Former President Trump is offering supporters "NEW Trump Gift Wrapping Paper" in exchange for a $35 donation to his political operation. Published November 2, 2021
McAuliffe, Youngkin scramble for votes in homestretch of Virginia’s neck-and-neck gubernatorial race
Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin barnstormed Virginia on Monday in their final get-out-the-vote push on the eve of the governor's election -- the first competitive statewide election since President Biden took office in January. Published November 1, 2021
Virginia Democrats betting money talks in House of Delegates races
Eighteen candidates running for the Virginia House of Delegates have raised more than $1 million for their campaigns, for a job that pays less than $18,000 a year. Published October 31, 2021
Trump cheers Kinzinger exit: ‘2 down, 8 to go!’
Former President Donald Trump celebrated the news Friday that GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger won't be seeking reelection. "2 down, 8 to go!" Mr. Trump said in a statement. Published October 29, 2021
GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger, outspoken Trump critic, won’t seek reelection
Rep. Adam Kinzinger announced Friday that he will not seek reelection, saying tribalism is ripping apart the political fabric of the country and has so dramatically undermined democratic institutions that "government is the problem." Published October 29, 2021
Mark Meadows: ‘I would put all my money’ on Trump 2024 bid
Mark Meadows is so convinced that former President Donald Trump will run for the White House in 2024 that he says he would put "all his money" on it. Published October 29, 2021
Glenn Youngkin closes out campaign with traditional conservative message
Republican Glenn Youngkin is going back to the future with his closing argument in the homestretch of his gubernatorial bid against Democrat Terry McAuliffe. Looking to coax undecided voters off the sidelines, Mr. Youngkin is barnstorming Virginia with a traditional conservative Republican message anchored in kitchen-table issues. Published October 26, 2021
Biden works to turn out Democrats in N.J., Va., as approval, fortunes teeter
President Biden swept into Democratic strongholds of New Jersey Monday, hoping to breathe life into his "Build Back Better" agenda and the reelection bid of Gov. Phil Murphy, who is clinging to a solid but dwindling lead in a contest that will test the party's post-Trump momentum. Published October 25, 2021
Youngkin goes solo, McAuliffe leans on surrogates in home stretch of Va. governor’s race
Republican nominee Glenn Youngkin is going at it alone in the home stretch of the Virginia gubernatorial race. Published October 24, 2021
Fauci: Children’s vaccine ‘very likely’ ready in early November
Dr. Anthony Fauci says coronavirus vaccines could be made available for 5- to 11-year-olds early next month. Published October 24, 2021