Seth McLaughlin

Ralph Northam, Tom Perriello attack one another’s conservative pasts in Virginia

The Virginia gubernatorial primary has turned into a sprint to the left -- but it's a race for both Democratic candidates, who each have very prominent conservative baggage they're hoping voters will overlook. Published May 15, 2017

Tom Perez, DNC chair: SCOTUS ruling on N.C. voter-ID law a ‘blow to Republicans’

Tom Perez, the head of the Democratic National Committee, on Monday celebrated the Supreme Court's refusal to reinstate North Carolina's voter ID law, calling it a "huge victory for voters and a massive blow to Republicans trying to restrict access to the ballot, especially in communities of color." Published May 15, 2017

Ed Gillespie promises to be strong on immigration if he wins Virginia gubernatorial race

Virginia gubernatorial hopeful Ed Gillespie vowed to be "very strong" on immigration if he wins this year's election, saying he'll encourage use of the federal 287(g) program that enlists state and local police to help enforce immigration laws. Published May 14, 2017

Rob Quist, Montana candidate, gives Democrats hope for House seat

Still searching for their first major electoral victory against President Trump, Democrats are pinning their hopes on a cowboy poet to channel the energy of the grass roots into winning a Montana seat that Republicans have held for two decades. Published May 11, 2017

Justin Amash calls for bipartisan commission to investigate Russia interference in election

Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan has signed legislation that calls for an independent bipartisan commission to investigate Russian meddling in the 2016 election, making him the second Republican to jump aboard the proposal. Published May 11, 2017

David Cicilline, Rhode Island Democrat, calls on DOJ watchdog to investigate James Comey’s firing

Rep. David N. Cicilline, a Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, on Thursday requested that the watchdog at the Department of Justice investigate whether President Trump's firing of FBI Director James B. Comey is the latest in a series of politically motivated actions, saying it is imperative that the agency operates free of interference from elected officials. Published May 11, 2017

NRCC sneers at Democrat Jon Ossoff’s national security credentials in new ad

The National Republican Congressional Committee released a new ad Thursday casting Democrat Jon Ossoff as soft on terrorism, ahead of his runoff race against Republican Karen Handel for an open congressional seat in Georgia. Published May 11, 2017

Democrats: Ed Gillespie should condemn Trump over Comey firing

President Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey has spilled over into the gubernatorial race in Virginia, where Republican Ed Gillespie is coming under fire from his primary and possible general election rivals for refusing to say whether he agrees with the move. Published May 10, 2017

Sherrod Brown: Donald Trump resisting Russian probe, which is ‘getting close’

Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio dismissed the idea that the Trump administration's ouster of FBI Director James B. Comey was motivated by actions that Mr. Comey took during the 2016 presidential campaign, which Democrats have blamed in part for Hillary Clinton's loss. Published May 10, 2017

Ron Wyden questions Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ ‘fitness for office’

Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon said Wednesday the role Jeff Sessions played in the firing of FBI Director James Comey has raised serious questions about the attorney general's "fitness for office." Published May 10, 2017

Tom Perez calls Comey firing disgraceful abuse of power

The head of the Democratic National Committee on Tuesday called President Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey "a brazen and disgraceful abuse of power." Published May 9, 2017

Raul Labrador jumps into Idaho governor’s race: Report

Rep. Raul Labrador is running for governor in Idaho. Published May 9, 2017

Resistance groups launch Payback Project against ‘Trumpcare’ supporters

Leaders of the resistance movement against President Trump have launched a new initiative, aimed at harnessing the pushback against GOP lawmakers that voted for "Trumpcare," through a series of scheduled "die-ins" across the country. Published May 9, 2017

Joe Manchin III’s Senate seat will be challenged in 2018 midterm election

He's often Republicans' best Democratic friend in the Senate, but Sen. Joe Manchin III also sits in a deeply red state -- making him a top target for a new high-powered GOP political action committee seeking to boost their party's chances going into next year's elections. Published May 7, 2017

Talks, incentives swing Republican votes

Rep. Robert J. Wittman was adamant back in March: The Republican health care bill didn't protect Medicare and Medicaid, cut health care costs or empower individuals enough to earn his vote. Published May 4, 2017

Reagan amnesty children fight for another

More than 30 years after President Reagan signed an amnesty for 2.7 million illegal immigrants, some of those who were legalized are leaders in the movement to resist President Trump. Published May 4, 2017

Ralph Northam prepares to face Tom Perriello in Virginia gubernatorial primary

Virginia Lt. Gov. Ralph S. Northam, Democrat, met Tuesday with pro-choice activists in Northern Virginia and started airing television ads boasting of opposition to gun-rights groups, seeking to strengthen his position among the state's liberal voters ahead of the gubernatorial primary in June. Published May 2, 2017

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