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Articles by Seth McLaughlin

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump reacts after speaking at a rally at Des Moines Area Community College in Newton, Iowa, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Trump can’t just win in Iowa — he has to win huge, analysts say

Former President Donald Trump's poll numbers in Iowa show him poised to win the first-in-the-nation contest Monday with more than 50% of the Republican vote, which would set a state record and propel him into the critical New Hampshire primary as the unbeatable leader in the presidential race.

January 11, 2024
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump reacts after speaking at a rally at Des Moines Area Community College in Newton, Iowa, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Agent of chaos? Trump says that is Biden, not me

Former President Donald Trump warned voters Wednesday not to buy into the warnings that he will usher in four more years of "chaos" and "bedlam" if he wins back the White House.

January 10, 2024
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump signs autographs after speaking during a commit to caucus rally, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, in Clinton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Trump’s secret weapon in Iowa: First-time caucusgoers

Donald Trump has taken a more traditional approach to the caucuses than he did eight years ago when he finished second behind Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas. And it is paying off with polls showing a majority of first-time caucusgoers are backing him.

January 10, 2024
Republican presidential candidate former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks during a campaign event at the Lawrence Community Center in Anamosa, Iowa, on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette via AP)

Trump trains more fire at Haley in New Hampshire

Former President Donald Trump is directing more of his political firepower at Nikki Haley in hopes of zapping the momentum she's carrying into the opening GOP nomination contests.

January 4, 2024
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley arrives with her son Nalin, left, at an NCAA college basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

For Nikki Haley, it is all about lukewarm Trump voters

Nikki Haley's chances of upsetting former President Donald Trump in the 2024 GOP presidential race hinge on her ability to close the deal with voters who have any inkling of doubt about the ex-president.

January 1, 2024