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Seth McLaughlin

Seth McLaughlin, a reporter on the Politics Desk, can be reached at smclaughlin@washingtontimes.com. Follow him on Twitter: @SethMcLaughlin1

Articles by Seth McLaughlin

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., right, speaks during the Democratic primary debate hosted by NBC News at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Thursday, June 27, 2019, in Miami, as former vice president Joe Biden listens. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Bernie Sanders defends Medicare for All push

Sen. Bernard Sanders defended his Medicare for All plan in the Democratic presidential debate on Thursday, arguing people are fed up with their private insurance and would be much happier under a government run system. Published June 27, 2019

Democratic presidential candidates former vice president Joe Biden, left, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., wave before the start of a Democratic primary debate hosted by NBC News at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Thursday, June 27, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Joe Biden rejects Eric Swalwell call to ‘pass the torch’

Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden slapped down a younger rival who urged him to "pass the torch," putting the generational rift in the party at center stage in the Democratic presidential debate Thursday. Published June 27, 2019

Democratic presidential candidates from left, former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, entrepreneur Andrew Yang, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, former Vice-President Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., Sen. Kristen Gillibrand, D-N.Y., former Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet and Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., wave as they enter the stage for the second night of the Democratic primary debate hosted by NBC News at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Thursday, June 27, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Bernie Sanders opens Democratic debate with call for tax increases

Sen. Bernard Sanders kicked off the second night of Democrats' first 2020 presidential primary debates by acknowledging middle class Americans will have to pay more in taxes to get the massive new government programs he's offering. Published June 27, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during an American Federation of Teachers town hall, Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in North Miami, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) **FILE**

Beto O’Rourke joins protest at UAC detention center

Beto O'Rourke on Thursday climbed atop a stepladder and peered over the fence of a detention center for Unaccompanied Alien Children, calling out a message of support in Spanish to the youngsters inside. Published June 27, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke, center, answers a question, during a Democratic primary debate hosted by NBC News at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Art, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Miam, as from left, Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Hawaii, listen. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Beto O’Rourke demands Trump impeachment start immediately at debate

Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke on Wednesday called for Congress to immediately begin impeachment proceedings against President Trump, and he vowed that an O'Rourke Justice Department would pursue criminal charges against Mr. Trump when he leaves office. Published June 26, 2019

Democratic presidential candidates New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro stand on the stage before a Democratic primary debate hosted by NBC News at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Art, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Tim Ryan: Democrats viewed as too coastal, too elitist

Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio warned Wednesday the Democratic Party has a "perception problem," saying it is imperative that the party reconnect with working-class voters if it wants to advance its top priorities. Published June 26, 2019

From left, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro, Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, and former Maryland Rep. John Delaney pose for a photo on stage before the start of a Democratic primary debate hosted by NBC News at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Democratic debate puts Donald Trump in crosshairs

The Democratic presidential candidates opened the first debate with a full-bore attack on corporate America and on what they called business as usual in Washington. Published June 26, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate Joseph R. Biden has distanced himself from much of his work as a senator. (Associated Press)

Joe Biden appeal fading among Democratic voters

Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden has two major selling points to Democrats -- his professed ability to strike bipartisan deals and his eight years as President Barack Obama's sidekick, who is still immensely popular. Published June 24, 2019

President Barack Obama laughs with Vice President Joe Biden during a ceremony in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. Obama presented Biden with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ** FILE **

Obama ties could burn Joe Biden in 2020 bid

Democratic presidential hopefuls have been reluctant to attack Joseph R. Biden over his eight years with President Barack Obama, but voters in early primary states say it's an opportunity for anyone brave enough to challenge the Obama orthodoxy. Published June 18, 2019