Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Cedric Richmond: GOP has been ‘absolutely neutered’ by Donald Trump
Rep. Cedric Richmond said the refusal of the vast majority of GOP members of Congress to recognize presumptive President-elect Joseph R. Biden as the winner of the 2020 race underscores how President Trump has "absolutely neutered" the Republican Party. Published December 7, 2020
Kelly Loeffler in debate warns Raphael Warnock will fall in line with radical Democrats
Sen. Kelly Loeffler said Sunday that the Rev. Raphael Warnock is a "socialist" who wants to "fundamentally change" the nation and warned voters in Georgia that he will fall in line with radical elements of the Democratic Party if elected to the Senate. Published December 6, 2020
Jon Ossoff rips ‘coward’ David Perdue for skipping debate
Democrat Jon Ossoff participated in what amounted to a strange political shadow boxing match Sunday when he climbed onto the debate stage alongside an empty podium. Published December 6, 2020
Obama knocks Perdue, Loeffler, over stock trades
Former President Barack Obama urged voters on Friday to rally behind Democrats Jon Ossoff and Ralphael Warnock in the Georgia Senate runoff races, saying the contrasts with the GOP incumbents couldn't be clearer. Published December 4, 2020
Stacey Abrams’ 2018 loss was ‘springboard’ for Joe Biden, Democrats
The biggest thing Stacey Abrams could have done to help presumptive President-elect Joseph R. Biden win the 2020 election was to fall short in her 2018 bid to become the nation's first Black female governor. Published December 3, 2020
Americans for Tax Reform warns of Jon Ossoff-Ralph Warnock ‘rubber-stamp’
The conservative group behind the infamous no new tax pledge is warning voters that businesses and pocketbooks are going to take a big hit if Democrats win the high-profile runoff races in Georgia that will determine control of the U.S. Senate. Published December 3, 2020
Barack Obama: Donald Trump’s ‘stereotypical macho style’ appealed to some Black voters
President Obama is attributing the success President Trump had winning over Black rappers and Black voters in the election in part to the allure of the Republican's "tough" guy image and "stereotypical macho style." Published December 3, 2020
Obama, Abrams, headlining virtual rally ahead of Georgia runoff races
President Obama and Stacey Abrams are set to headline a virtual get out the vote rally Friday for the Democrats seeking to flip a pair of seats in the Georgia runoff races next month. Published December 3, 2020
Republicans paint Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as face of Democratic Party in runoff campaign
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is not on the ballot in Georgia, but Republicans and their allies are doing their best to cast her as the face of the Democratic Party as they look to scare their base to the polls in key Senate runoff races next January. Published December 1, 2020
Schumer: Barr likely ‘to be fired’ after disputing Trump’s voter fraud claims
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer said Tuesday it's likely President Trump will give Attorney General Bill Barr a pink slip now that he has come out against the allegations of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election. Published December 1, 2020
Larry Hogan rallies behind David Perdue, Kelly Loeffler, promotes divided government
Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland is sounding the alarm on what it would mean if Democrats flip a pair of Senate seats in Georgia, urging voters to rally behind Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler as a way to thwart one-party rule in Washington. Published November 30, 2020
Jonathan Turley, prominent law professor, laments Trump team’s criticism of judges
Prominent law professor Jonathan Turley said the criticism President Trump's legal team directed at federal judges that ruled against them Friday threatens to undermine "our legal system as a whole." Published November 27, 2020
Republican David Valadao unseats California Democrat Rep. T.J. Cox
Republican David Valadao has been declared the winner over Democrat Rep. T.J. Cox in California's 21st Congressional District. Published November 27, 2020
Far-left pressures Biden on administration picks
The far-left group that helped fuel the rise of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is seeking donations as part of a pressure campaign aimed at stopping President-elect Joseph R. Biden from making "dangerous choices for top economic positions" in his administration. Published November 27, 2020
Trump warns against boycotting Georgia runoff races
President Trump urged his supporters Friday to rally behind Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler in runoff races in Georgia that will decide which party controls the Senate. Published November 27, 2020
People’s Action warns Biden against giving Rahm Emanuel a job
A far-left group is circulating a petition urging presumptive President-elect Joseph R. Biden to steer clear of tapping former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel for a post in his administration. Published November 27, 2020
Biden: ‘We need to steel our spines’ in fight against COVID-19
Presumed President-elect Joseph R Biden on Wednesday called on the nation to come together over the Thanksgiving holiday in the battle against the coronavirus, saying "we need to steel our spines." Published November 25, 2020
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar petition possible Biden OMB pick
Members of the progressive "Squad" are demanding that presumptive President-elect Joseph R. Biden steer clear of nominating Bruce Reed as head of the White House budget office. Published November 25, 2020
Katherine Clark, top House Dem: Congress ‘cannot overspend’ on coronavirus relief
Incoming Assistant House Speaker Katherine Clark said Wednesday it is long past time for Congress to pass another coronavirus relief package, arguing that lawmakers on Capitol Hill "cannot overspend" in their push to help cash-strapped families and businesses. Published November 25, 2020
Obama frustrated by ‘shambolic nature’ of Trump’s COVID-19 response
Former President Barack Obama said the "shambolic nature" of the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic "has been frustrating." Published November 25, 2020
