Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Bernie Sanders sets the bar with $18.2 million fundraising haul
Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders raised $18.2 million over the first quarter of the year, according to his campaign, setting a high bar for his rivals in the race for the 2020 Democratic nomination. Published April 2, 2019
Nancy Pelosi says Joe Biden’s behavior is not ‘disqualifying’ for a presidential candidate
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday defended former Vice President Joseph R. Biden, saying the recent allegations of inappropriate touching that have been leveled against him are not "disqualifying" for a 2020 presidential candidate. Published April 2, 2019
Joe Biden’s ‘physical style of interaction’ may be liability in 2020 campaign
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden is getting an early sense for whether his "Uncle Joe" persona could end up being a serious liability in a #MeToo-infused 2020 Democratic presidential primary. Published April 1, 2019
Ben Ray Lujan announces bid for New Mexico Senate seat
Rep. Ben Ray Lujan said Monday he is running to replacing retiring Sen. Tom Udall in New Mexico. Published April 1, 2019
Democrats ringing up big price tags as spending plans offset
As the candidates compete to spend taxpayers' money, watchdogs said it'll be important for voters to judge how realistic are the offsetting spending cuts or, more frequently, tax increases. Published March 27, 2019
Kirsten Gillibrand releases tax returns, calls on Democratic rivals to follow her lead
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on Wednesday released 12 years of tax returns and called on her rivals for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination to follow her lead. Published March 27, 2019
Stacey Abrams downplays entering primary as Joe Biden’s running mate
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams on Wednesday threw cold water on the idea that she could enter the 2020 Democratic presidential primary race as former Vice President Joseph R. Biden's running mate. Published March 27, 2019
Kamala Harris proposes teacher pay hike with $315 billion price tag
Sen. Kamala D. Harris rolled out her plan Tuesday to beef up teacher pay during her first term as president, saying the nation is "not paying our teachers their value." Published March 26, 2019
2020 Democrats call for release of Mueller report
The field of 2020 Democratic presidential contenders joined Democrats on Capitol Hill in calling for special counsel Robert Mueller's report to be released to the public. Published March 22, 2019
Beto O’Rourke calls for ending cash bail system
Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke told voters in South Carolina on Friday that it is time to end the cash bail system, arguing that it discriminates against the less fortunate. Published March 22, 2019
Dan Crenshaw, former Navy SEAL: ‘No reason to be talking’ about McCain now that he’s passed
Rep. Dan Crenshaw said President Trump should stop focuses on the late Sen. John McCain, suggesting he has nothing to gain from attacking a dead man. Published March 21, 2019
Tom Steyer-led group hits Lindsey Graham, demands release of Mueller report
The Tom Steyer-funded Need to Impeach group announced Thursday it is running a television ad demanding Sen. Lindsey Graham support making the findings of the Mueller probe public. Published March 21, 2019
2020 Democrats embrace liberals’ most aggressive ideas
Emboldened by the 2018 midterm elections, the liberal wing of the Democratic Party is demanding its 2020 presidential candidates embrace their most aggressive ideas for social change -- and many of the candidates have complied. Published March 20, 2019
Donald Trump cuts down foes with nicknames, insults
As the 2020 Democratic field takes shape, the man they are aiming for is preparing his own suppressive fire in the same fashion he used so effectively against his 2016 opponents: ridicule. Published March 18, 2019
Donald Trump dings Joe Biden as ‘another low I.Q. individual’
President Trump on Monday called Joseph R. Biden "another low I.Q. individual" after the former vice president appeared to almost let it slip that he is running for president. Published March 18, 2019
Mike Pence plans to visit South Carolina for Sen. Lindsey Graham’s campaign launch
Vice President Mike Pence is set to headline Sen. Lindsey Graham's 2020 campaign launch in South Carolina. Published March 18, 2019
Joe Biden tops latest Democratic presidential odds
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden is the favorite to win the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, political oddsmakers say. Published March 15, 2019
Beto O’Rourke on his hand movements: ‘I am who I am’
President Trump apparently wasn't the first person to lock in on former Rep. Beto O'Rourke's mannerisms on the 2020 campaign stump. Published March 15, 2019
John Delaney hatches $2-for-$1 debate qualifying plan
Rep. John Delaney of Maryland is vowing to give $2 to charity for every $1 donated to his long-shot presidential campaign -- as part of a workaround solution that could improve his chances of qualifying for the Democratic debates. Published March 15, 2019
Kamala Harris, Beto O’Rourke look to gimmicks retain relevancy
Even Sen. Kamala D. Harris jumped on the bandwagon Thursday, firing off an email to her supporters with the subject line "Beto O'Rourke." Published March 14, 2019
