Seth McLaughlin

Trump prepares for Biden replacement, predicts Democrat will not make finish line in ‘24 election

Former President Donald Trump is saying what a lot of people are thinking: President Biden might not make it to Election Day as the Democratic presidential nominee.

December 6, 2023

Trump: I don’t think Biden ‘makes it’ in 2024 race

Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday he doesn't think President Biden will make it through Election Day as his party's standard-bearer.

December 5, 2023

Ron DeSantis struggles to re-create midterm magic ahead of Iowa caucuses

A year ago, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was riding high and former President Donald Trump looked like he was on the ropes. But now their roles have reversed with just weeks before Iowa's caucuses kick off the GOP nominating contests, their roles have reversed.

December 3, 2023

Trump presses counterprogramming edge, casts shadow over DeSantis’ 99-county milestone

Former President Donald Trump has been the undisputed king of counterprogramming in the 2024 GOP presidential race.

December 2, 2023

DeSantis-Newsom Fox faceoff turns into food fight over everything

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday the Californians flocking to Florida are trying to escape the liberal agenda that Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats have shoved down the throats of voters over the years.

November 30, 2023

DeSantis bets old-style politicking of shoe leather, handshakes and kissing babies pays off in Iowa

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is about to become the latest to accomplish the campaign feat known as the "Full Grassley" -- visiting all 99 of the state's counties ahead of an election -- when he checks off his final one this weekend.

November 30, 2023

Koch network backs Nikki Haley in 2024 GOP presidential race

The conservative political network led by billionaire Charles Koch announced Tuesday it is backing former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley in the GOP presidential race.

November 28, 2023

RFK Jr. seizes on voter dissatisfaction with potential Biden-Trump rematch

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent bid for president is exposing the electorate's deep-rooted desire to have someone not named Joseph R. Biden or Donald Trump on the ballot.

November 28, 2023

Vivek Ramaswamy irritates his rivals but emerges as a player with his twist on Trump-style politics

Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley called Vivek Ramaswamy "scum." Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie described him as Trump's lap dog and former Vice President Mike Pence dubbed him a "rookie."

November 27, 2023

DeSantis notches endorsement of Iowa evangelical leader Vander Plaats

Bob Vander Plaats, the influential leader of a Christian conservative group in Iowa, tossed his support behind Ron DeSantis' 2024 presidential campaign, saying the Florida governor is a "bold and courageous leader" who can win the general election.

November 21, 2023

Trump touts his doctor’s analysis, says ‘overall health is excellent’

Former President Donald Trump wants to world to know that his personal physician has given him a clean bill of health.

November 20, 2023

Trump vs. the field: Rapidly shrinking GOP pool makes way for clash of former president, alternative

The 2024 Republican nomination race is playing out in a far different way than in 2016 when Donald Trump emerged from a bloated field of presidential contenders.

November 20, 2023

DeSantis unveils website challenging Haley’s conservative record

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida rolled out a website Friday dedicated to raising doubts about former United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley's conservative credentials.

November 17, 2023

DeSantis dings Trump on inflation, says COVID policies boosted prices

Republican presidential hopeful Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida says former President Donald Trump's fingerprints are all the inflation hitting Americans' wallets.

November 17, 2023

Christie says Ramaswamy is Trump’s janitor

Former Gov. Chris Christie says Vivek Ramaswamy is doing former President Donald Trump's dirty work in the 2024 presidential race.

November 16, 2023

Lake’s favorability underwater in Arizona Senate race

Republican Kari Lake faces a likability challenge in her bid for the U.S. Senate in Arizona.

November 16, 2023

Republicans raise pressure to oust RNC’s McDaniel; Trump champions are loudest

The pressure is ratcheting up on Ronna McDaniel to step aside as chair of the Republican National Committee but the inter-party revolt has not nearly reached critical mass, according to GOP insiders.

November 15, 2023

New Hampshire ignores Biden, schedules January primary

New Hampshire will hold the first-in-the-nation presidential primary on Jan. 23 -- officially rejecting President Biden's push to have South Carolina hold the party's first contest.

November 15, 2023

Ramaswamy launches petition to fire RNC’s McDaniel

Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy started a petition Wednesday calling for the ouster of Ronna McDaniel as chairwoman of the Republican National Committee.

November 15, 2023

House Speaker Mike Johnson is ‘all-in’ for Trump in 2024

House Speaker Mike Johnson made it clear Tuesday that he supports former President Donald Trump's bid for the 2024 Republican nomination.

November 14, 2023