Seth McLaughlin

Senate races are close in Southern states, poll shows

With six months to go before the 2014 midterm elections, a new poll shows that the national political environment is working in the GOP's favor in crucial Senate races in the South that could decide which party controls the Senate, but that Democrats are still keeping the races close.

April 23, 2014

Sen. Rand Paul: Limited Washington experience isn’t always bad

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul is brushing aside the notion — aired recently by former Sen. Bob Dole — that he and some of his GOP counterparts in the Congress are too green to be the nation's next president.

April 23, 2014

Ben Sasse scores Sen. Ted Cruz’s endorsement for Nebraska Senate primary

Sen. Ted Cruz endorsed Ben Sasse Wednesday in the GOP Senate primary in Nebraska and will hold a rally for him on Friday.

April 23, 2014

Judd Gregg, New Hampshire Republicans host private reception for Marco Rubio

Former New Hampshire Sen. Judd Gregg is among a group of Republicans hosting a private reception for Sen. Marco Rubio in New Hampshire next month, putting another potential 2016 presidential candidate in the state that is home to the nation's first primary.

April 22, 2014

Sen. John Boozman has emergency heart surgery

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal reported that Mr. Boozman, a Republican, is recovering after being taken to Mercy Hospital by ambulance.

April 22, 2014

Miss. Senate hopeful embraces school prayer in campaign ad

The GOP primary challenger to Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran unveiled a new campaign ad Tuesday in which he promotes prayer in public schools and accuses Washington of abandoning conservative values.

April 22, 2014

Most independents plan to support anti-Obama candidates in 2014

A new poll shows that independents are more likely to support candidates that oppose Obamacare in the 2014 midterm elections.

April 22, 2014

Matt Bevin loses spokeswoman ahead of May 20 primary against Sen. Mitch McConnell

Less than a month out from his primary showdown with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Louisville businessman Matt Bevin has lost his chief spokeswoman.

April 22, 2014

McCain: Obama fails to grasp the ‘importance of American leadership’

Sen. John McCain of Arizona said Tuesday that President Obama's approach to foreign affairs shows he does not appreciate the importance of American leadership and said the Democrat boxed himself in by vowing on the campaign trail to reduce the nation's military footprint across the globe.

April 22, 2014

Sen. Elizabeth Warren: ‘I’m not running for president’

Looking to erase any doubts about her political future, Sen. Elizabeth Warren insisted that she is not planning to run for the Democratic nomination for president in 2016.

April 22, 2014

In new ad, Matt Bevin’s kids say Sen. Mitch McConnell is spreading lies about their dad

Louisville businessman Matt Bevin rolled out a new campaign ad on Tuesday in which some of his nine children go to bat for their father and accuse Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of telling lies about him in the run-up to the state's GOP primary.

April 22, 2014

Rep. Tom Cotton touts military service, dings Sen. Pryor in new ad

Rep. Tom Cotton is using Sen. Mark Pryor's own words against him, ratcheting up the pressure on the two-term incumbent who is seen as one of the most vulnerable Democrats in the 2014 midterm elections.

April 21, 2014

RNC raises money by selling George H.W. Bush-styled socks

Looking to get a foot up on its competitors, the Republican National Committee is selling off George H.W. Bush-styled socks to raise money for the party.

April 21, 2014

Jimmy Carter’s grandson: People have right to sport Confederate battle flag license plate

The grandson of former President Jimmy Carter, who is running for governor in Georgia, suggested Monday that if he wins the gubernatorial race he will not stop the state from issuing license plates featuring the Confederate battle flag.

April 21, 2014

People will be safe at 118th Boston Marathon, Mayor Marty Walsh says

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said Monday that the city has a good plan in place to ensure that the runners and spectators that turn out for the 118th running of the Boston Marathon are safe.

April 21, 2014

President Obama poised to grant clemency to nonviolent drug offenders: report

President Obama is preparing to grant clemency to a slew of nonviolent drug offenders, Yahoo News said.

April 21, 2014

Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s new book raises 2016 presidential speculation

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is set to release a new book about her life next week that is stoking speculation that she is preparing to run for the White House in the 2016 election.

April 21, 2014

Rep. Marsha Blackburn: Hillary Clinton won’t be first female president

Is the nation ready for a female president? Rep. Marsha Blackburn says it is, but it won't be former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

April 21, 2014

Freedom Summit unofficial start to ‘16 GOP primary

Some of the top names in the speculation over the GOP's presidential nomination battle will converge on New Hampshire on Saturday for the inaugural "Freedom Summit," an event that locals say confirms that the 2016 primary season has already begun in this critical state.

April 10, 2014

Eric Cantor falls hard from good graces of conservatives

Conservatives are increasingly targeting House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, arguing that he has abandoned conservative principles and protesting his planned meeting with moderate and liberal Republicans.

April 9, 2014