Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Ex-VP Mike Pence returns to Iowa, site of first 2024 caucuses
Former Vice President Mike Pence is headed back to Iowa. Published June 11, 2021
McAuliffe, Youngkin locked in tight gubernatorial race in Virginia: Poll
Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe isn't running away with the victory in Virginia's gubernatorial contest, according to a poll that shows Republican Glenn Youngkin statistically tied as the general election contest gets underway. Published June 10, 2021
Florida schools approve DeSantis-backed rule barring critical race theory
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday put his stamp on the debate over critical race theory by getting the Florida State Board of Education to pass a rule barring it from being taught in public schools. Published June 10, 2021
If you believe the candidates, Virginia’s governor race pits clueless Dem relic vs. Trump lackey
Republican Glenn Youngkin welcomed Democrat Terry McAuliffe to the general election race in Virginia's gubernatorial contest by casting Mr. McAuliffe as a relic who is out of touch with voters, including his base. Published June 10, 2021
Most Americans don’t want to overturn Roe v. Wade: Gallup
A Gallup poll released Wednesday found that Americans by a 58%-32% margin do not want to nix the Supreme Court's landmark 1973 ruling that made abortion a constitutional right. Published June 9, 2021
‘Never Trumper’ staves off Trump devotees in New Jersey gubernatorial primary
The most fervent supporters of former President Donald Trump fell short Tuesday in their underdog bids for the GOP gubernatorial nomination in New Jersey, but left with some bragging rights after collecting a sizable share of the vote. Published June 8, 2021
Senate GOP campaign committee raises $10M in May
The campaign arm of Senate Republicans announced Tuesday it raised over $10 million last month thanks in part to a $5 million transfer from the Republican National Committee. Published June 8, 2021
Trump loyalty put to the test in New Jersey GOP primary
Hirsh Vardhan Singh is closing out his underdog bid for the GOP gubernatorial nomination in New Jersey with a full-throated endorsement of former President Trump's claim that he won the 2020 election. Published June 8, 2021
Obama on Trump-inspired GOP: ‘We have got a problem’
Former President Barack Obama says he is shocked at the GOP's reluctance to stand up against former President Donald Trump's stolen election claims. Published June 7, 2021
Joe Biden honors the fallen on Memorial Day, vows to fight for stronger democracy
President Biden used his Memorial Day address to call on the nation to remember and honor the legacy and sacrifice of fallen members of the armed services and their families. Published May 31, 2021
Joe Biden marks Memorial Day with a wreath-laying at Arlington National Cemetery
President Biden participated in a wreath-laying ceremony Monday at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to honor members of the military who died serving their country. Published May 31, 2021
Donald Trump pays tribute to ‘fallen heroes’ on Memorial Day
Former President Donald Trump said Monday that Memorial Day is a chance to remember "the fallen heroes who took their last breaths in defense of our Nation, our families, our citizens, and our sacred freedoms." Published May 31, 2021
Biden on Memorial Day: ‘Military community is spine of country’
President Biden said Sunday Memorial Day provides the opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices members of the military and their families have made to protect the United States and defend its values around the world. Published May 30, 2021
Hakeem Jeffries: Dems won’t give up on Jan. 6 panel
The battle over the Jan. 6 commission is far from over, according to Democrats who say they are regrouping and exploring the best path forward after Republicans torpedoed a proposed 9-11 style commission to probe the U.S. Capitol attack. Published May 30, 2021
Pete Buttigieg: Joe Biden’s budget is bold and responsible
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg pushed back against fiscal concerns over President Biden's spending plans, saying the $6 trillion budget blueprint is a "bold" and "responsible budget." Published May 30, 2021
Arizona election audit promises more intrigue than answers
The ongoing audit of the 2020 election in Arizona has the state's Republican leaders at each other's throats and their disputes over the process are raising doubts about the outcome of the high-tech recount. Published May 29, 2021
Senate GOP blocks Jan. 6 commission
Senate Republicans on Friday blocked a proposal to create an independent 9-11 style commission to investigate the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, dismissing the Democrat-led push as a purely political exercise. Published May 28, 2021
Nearly a quarter of Republicans embrace QAnon theories: poll
The "QAnon Shaman" apparently is one of many. A Public Religion Research Institute and the Interfaith Youth Core survey released this week found that 15% of Americans are QAnon believers. Published May 28, 2021
Donald Trump dings Reagan Library, former Speaker Paul Ryan
Former President Donald Trump blasted the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum a day after former House Speaker Paul D. Ryan appeared there and delivered a thinly veiled critique of the 45th president's grip on the party. Published May 28, 2021
Joe Biden tests big government popularity with $8 trillion in spending
President Biden is testing the theory that spending big pays in politics, with a total of nearly $8 trillion in spending either proposed or doled out so far this year. Published May 27, 2021