Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Kamala Harris joins 2020 women as male Democrats hedge
Sen. Kamala D. Harris announced Monday that she is running for president, adding another woman and the first black contender to the 2020 Democratic race, which is poised to be more diverse and more liberal than any previous field. Published January 21, 2019
Grin and beer it: Local groups offer free ‘liquid therapy’ to furloughed workers in D.C.
Local groups are looking to lift the spirits of federal employees negatively impacted by the partial government shutdown with some good old-fashioned "liquid therapy." Published January 14, 2019
Tulsi Gabbard joins presidential race
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii announced Friday that she is running for the Democratic nomination for president. Published January 11, 2019
Henry Cuellar to be challenged by Justice Democrats in 2020 primary
The progressive liberal group that helped launch Rep. Alexandria Ocascio-Cortez's congressional career announced Friday that it is recruiting candidates to unseat Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas in the Democratic primary in 2020. Published January 11, 2019
Iowa caucuses’ character at odds with new push for absentee voting
Democrats' push to expand the voting pool is beginning to face scrutiny within the party's ranks when it comes to the Iowa caucuses, where some fear allowing absentee voting would change the essence of the iconic event. Published January 10, 2019
Steve King of Iowa facing Randy Feenstra as GOP challenger in 2020
Iowa state Sen. Randy Feenstra said Wednesday he will try to unseat Rep. Steve King in a Republican primary next year, calling the nine-term incumbent too radioactive to be a credible conservative warrior anymore. Published January 9, 2019
Entrepreneur, Democratic hopeful Andrew Yang campaigns on universal basic income
If candidates are going to be rewarded for outside-the-box thinking in 2020, then don't write off Andrew Yang's underdog bid for president. Published December 31, 2018
California primary line-jump creates 2020 chaos
A couple hundred thousand Democrats will brave a cold winter's night in Iowa on Feb. 3, 2020, attending the caucuses for what has traditionally been the kickoff of the party's primary season. But this time around, California will be joining them. Published December 25, 2018
Pete Buttigieg, Indiana mayor, tests 2020 presidential waters
Pete Buttigieg could check off a number of "firsts" as a president -- first gay man, first post-Sept. 11 veteran, first millennial -- but he says it'll take more than that to win Democrats' nomination. Published December 20, 2018
Democrats look to unseat Joni Ernst in 2020 Senate race
DES MOINES, Iowa | Iowa Democrats think they can oust Republican Sen. Joni Ernst in 2020. But first, they'll have to find a candidate who can build a credible campaign. Published December 19, 2018
Jeff Merkley wants to be Democratic presidential nominee in 2020 election
DES MOINES, Iowa | Sen. Jeff Merkley plans to auction off a signed "Make Earth Cool Again" hat this week here, both to mock President Trump and to make the case that Democrats need to look for a presidential candidate who can lead on climate change. Published December 18, 2018
Pete Buttigieg, South Bend mayor and possible 2020 contender, not seeking third term
Peter Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, announced Monday he is not seeking a third term as mayor, clearing the decks for a possible bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020. Published December 17, 2018
Tom Perez, Democrats wary of 2020 debates ‘kids’ table’ spectacle
Herding cats may turn out to be child's play compared with the task of corralling what could be some two dozen Democratic candidates vying for a place on the debate stage as the party tries to pick its opponent to President Trump in 2020. Published December 12, 2018
Donald Trump: Good time for shutdown
For most presidents, a government shutdown is a noun, an event and a signal of failure — something lawmakers fall into out of malfeasance. For President Trump, it's a verb, a tactic, something to order up if he doesn't get his way. Published December 9, 2018
Nancy Pelosi: House ‘retains the right’ not to seat winner in North Carolina House race
Rep. Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that members of the House will have the final say over whether the winner of an election fraught with allegations of voter fraud will be seated next year. Published December 6, 2018
Nancy Pelosi ‘sympathetic’ to term-limiting committee chairs
Rep. Nancy Pelosi signaled Thursday she is open to term limits for committee chairman, saying members of the Democratic caucus, including incoming freshman, have been clamoring for the rule change. Published December 6, 2018
Analysts say party-switching Michael Bloomberg to face same hurdles as Trump
Party activists and analysts say he will have many of the same hurdles to overcome as Mr. Trump did, including a long history of positions and behavior that at the outset puts him at odds with today's Democrats. Published December 5, 2018
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bernie Sanders call for Congress to tackle climate change
Liberal Democrats and environmental groups are urging the next Congress to do more to push back against the effects of climate change after watching the issue get sidelined over the first two years of the Trump administration. Published December 3, 2018
2020 Democrats test waters in Iowa
Rep. Eric Swalwell, California Democrat, is among a number of lesser-known figures testing the waters for a presidential run, ahead of what activists in early primary states say is likely to be a rush to declare candidacies early next year. Published December 3, 2018
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Michael Cohen’s claim beefs up case for Trump impeachment
Rep-elect. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said the recent reports of the Trump organization's alleged business dealings with Russia during the the 2016 presidential race is more evidence for starting impeachment proceedings against the president. Published November 30, 2018
