Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
John Delaney denies report he’s been urged to drop out of 2020 presidential race
Former Rep. John Delaney of Maryland pushed back against a report that members of his team have urged him to pull the plug on his underdog presidential bid, saying it is fake news. Published July 19, 2019
Mike Quigley: Donald Trump’s ‘sick personality is leading our country’
Rep. Mike Quigley on Friday described President Trump as having a "sick personality."The Illinois Democrat said the Mr. Trump's rhetorical attacks against four women of color in Congress is concerning. Published July 19, 2019
Beto O’Rourke unveils ‘caregiver credit’ for caregivers and the sick
Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke, a Democratic presidential candidate, called Friday for the federal tax code to include a "caregiver credit" for people who drop out of the labor force to take care of a child or someone who is battling health problems. Published July 19, 2019
‘Medicare for All’ looms over 2020 Democrats
A number of Democrats running in competitive congressional races recognize the Medicare for All plan that has electrified liberal activists could end up hurting them if their party's presidential nominee is gung-ho about a single-payer health care plan. Published July 18, 2019
Elizabeth Warren rolls out plan that would rein in private-equity firms
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Thursday rolled out a plan to crack down on private equity firms as part of her broader push to take on Wall Street. Published July 18, 2019
Tom Perez, DNC chair: ‘Send her back’ voters reflect ‘a minority of people in America’
Tom Perez, the head of the Democratic National Committee, said Thursday that Democrats are not targeting the voters that chanted "send her back" at President Trump's campaign rally in North Carolina this week, saying those people represent a "minority of people" in the United States. Published July 18, 2019
Hakeem Jeffries, Dem Caucus chair: Donald Trump is ‘ripping apart the civil fabric of this nation’
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the chair of the House Democratic Caucus, said Thursday he is confident that voters will not reward President Trump with a second term because of his "destructive" and "divisive" approach to the job. Published July 18, 2019
Mark Sanford previews possible 2020 primary message
Former Rep. Mark Sanford of South Carolina is teasing a possible 2020 GOP primary challenge against President Trump, saying he is fed up with the way in which Washington has "seemingly forgotten that the debt, deficit and spending really do matter." Published July 18, 2019
Tom Steyer offers up ‘5 Rights’ contract with America
Tom Steyer plans to roll out a "5 Rights" agenda on a campaign swing through Ohio Thursday that calls for "unencumbered access to voting, clean air and water, education, a living wage and healthcare to be constitutionally protected for every American." Published July 18, 2019
2020 hopeful Steve Bullock says he wouldn’t give health care to undocumented immigrants
Gov. Steve Bullock of Montana on Wednesday came out against providing government health care to immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally, breaking with top contenders for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination and signaling that he doesn't plan on pandering to liberal activists on thorny issues that could scare off middle-of-the-road voters. Published July 17, 2019
Bernie Sanders: Middle class would pay more in taxes, less for health care under ‘Medicare for All’
Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont says odds are that middle-class individuals and families will pay more in taxes to help fund his "Medicare for All" proposal, but the additional levy would be more than offset by the overall savings those same people would receive from doing away with annual health care premiums. Published July 17, 2019
CBP official defends agency from accusations of wrongdoing
The deputy commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection defended the agency from recent allegations of wrongdoing aimed at some of its employees, saying the vast majority of officers and agents that are working to protect the nation's borders are performing their tough duties with the utmost professionalism. Published July 17, 2019
Hakeem Jeffries: Trump a ‘cancer on the presidency’
The chairman of the House Democratic Caucus said Wednesday that President Trump is a "cancer on the presidency" and that his "racist" rhetoric has unified Democrats across the nation. Published July 17, 2019
Footage surfaces of Donald Trump partying with Jeffrey Epstein in 1992
A videotape surfaced Wednesday showing President Trump partying with Jeffrey Epstein in 1992 at Mr. Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Published July 17, 2019
Steve Bullock, 2020 presidential contender, opposes health care for illegal immigrants
Gov. Steve Bullock of Montana said Wednesday he doesn't support giving illegal immigrants health care, but said he would hope to address that issue as part of an overhaul of the nation's immigration system. Published July 17, 2019
Chris Coons: Donald Trump’s ‘racist’ remarks are designed to distract the national debate
Sen. Chris Coons on Wednesday said President Trump's attacks on four minority women are designed to fire up his base of support and pull the attention away from important legislative debates over the pressing issues facing the nation. Published July 17, 2019
Kamala Harris rejects idea that ‘Medicare for All’ requires middle-class tax hike
Sen. Kamala D. Harris of California said Tuesday that her vision for a "Medicare for All" program wouldn't require a tax hike on middle-class Americans, and that her push requires a transition period of more than four years. Published July 17, 2019
Joe Biden leads N.H. primary, Bernie Sanders’ support dips: Poll
Former President Joseph R. Biden is leading the field of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates among likely primary voters in New Hampshire, according to a new survey that showed more than six in 10 primary voters are still making up their minds. Published July 17, 2019
Donald Trump ‘squad’ attacks boost his 2020 reelection bid, strategists say
Polls suggest President Trump could be on better footing than the liberal foursome who have become the center of attention in Washington: Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts. Published July 16, 2019
Mitch McConnell calls for elevated political discourse: ‘Our words do matter’
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday called on members of Congress to "elevate" the national conversation, saying political rhetoric has "gotten way, way, overheated." Published July 16, 2019