Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Draft Bernie activists invite Bernie Sanders to town hall
The progressive activists pushing Sen. Bernard Sanders to leave the Democratic Party have invited the Vermont independent to a town hall event to discuss the possibility of creating a new third party. Published April 25, 2017
What’s Bernie Sanders’ role in the Democratic Party now?
As Sen. Bernard Sanders tries to figure out his role in national politics, the 75-year-old's supporters are divided over how tied he should be to the Democratic Party, with some saying they're gaining ground within the Democratic National Committee, while others say the party is rotten and must be forsaken. Published April 24, 2017
Donald Trump has failed to deliver on promises over first 100 days, Democrats say
With President Trump nearing the 100-day mark of his presidency, Democrats launched a campaign Monday aiming to drive home the message that the Republican has failed to deliver on a number of promises he made to the "forgotten man and woman" on the campaign trail last year. Published April 24, 2017
Can Karen Handel unite fractured GOP to win Georgia’s special election runoff?
Republicans narrowly managed to avoid an embarrassing defeat in Georgia's special congressional election this week, but their chance of winning the runoff in June depends on forging unity that's been sorely lacking in the GOP since President Trump took office. Published April 19, 2017
Jon Ossoff nears first place in Georgia House race
Democrat Jon Ossoff took first place in Tuesday's "jungle primary" in Georgia's 6th Congressional District, but he appeared to fall short of winning a majority of the vote and securing the empty seat. Published April 18, 2017
DCCC ‘nervous’ about special election for Georgia’s empty House seat
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee hit the panic button Monday in a fundraising email warning activists that the early-voting tallies are making them "nervous" about their chances of winning the special election Tuesday in Georgia's 6th Congressional District. Published April 17, 2017
Conservative group launches anti-Elizabeth Warren initiative
Looking to tarnish Sen. Elizabeth Warren's political image, a conservative group announced Monday that it is launching an effort to tear the Massachusetts senator down ahead of her re-election race next year and possible 2020 presidential bid. Published April 17, 2017
Jon Ossoff, Democrat, tests Georgia GOP strength in House race
Even if a Democrat emerges as the top vote-getter in Georgia's special congressional election Tuesday, the race is almost certain to go to a runoff, where Republican strategists said they will prevail and notch another win for President Trump. Published April 16, 2017
Democrats tout narrow loss in Kansas special election as a victory
Republicans held onto a Kansas congressional seat in Tuesday's special election, though the margin was narrow for the overwhelmingly GOP district, giving Democrats hope heading into a more hotly contested race next week in Georgia. Published April 12, 2017
Susan Collins’ Maine governor bid would set off domino effect
Sen. Susan M. Collins signaled this week that she could jump into Maine's governor's race next year, which would give the Republican a good shot at holding the state's top office — though it would give Democrats a chance to eventually win her seat in the Senate. Published April 12, 2017
Ron Estes wins Kansas special election beating James Thompson
Republican Ron Estes emerged victorious Tuesday in the special election to fill Kansas' empty seat in Congress, dispelling fears that the first congressional election of the 2017 campaign cycle could end with the Democrats flipping control of a seat that the GOP has held for over two decades. Published April 11, 2017
Ron Estes, James Thompson special election in Kansas gets attention from Republicans
President Trump cut a last-minute robocall for Republican Ron Estes in the special election to fill Kansas' empty seat in Congress — raising the stakes in the race and fueling speculation over whether the contest has become too close for comfort for the GOP. Published April 10, 2017
Bernie Sanders to headline rallies with DNC Chair Tom Perez
Sen. Bernard Sanders and the head of the Democratic National Committee are set to appear at a series of rallies across the country, as part of the party's push to restore the 50-state strategy that it abandoned during the Obama presidency and reengage with voters at the grass-roots level. Published April 10, 2017
Libertarian National Committee chair denounces Syria airstrikes
The head of the Libertarian National Committee on Friday condemned the Trump administration's missile strike in Syria, saying history shows that time and again the United States has failed when it tries to be the world's policeman and that it is "uncertain" who carried out the chemical attack that spurred the president to retaliate. Published April 7, 2017
James Risch: Negotiating new military authorization easier said than done
Following the airstrikes in Syria, Sen. James Risch said Friday his preference would be for Congress to agree to a new authorization of military force, but said his experience has taught him that striking a deal is easier said than done and in this instance would have delayed military action for months. Published April 7, 2017
Mitch McConnell has talked with Mitt Romney about Senate bid
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell confirmed Friday he has had conversations with Mitt Romney about running for the U.S. Senate in Utah and signaled that he could back the former Massachusetts governor if Sen. Orrin Hatch decides not to seek re-election. Published April 7, 2017
Amy Klobuchar: Airstrikes in Syria ‘right thing to do’
Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Friday President Trump was correct to launch airstrikes in Syria, but said Congress should now pump the brakes so lawmakers can consider what comes next. Published April 7, 2017
Tim Kaine: Constitution requires Trump get authorization from Congress on military action
Sen. Tim Kaine said Friday President Trump is required under the Constitution to receive an authorization of war from Congress before carrying out attacks like the missile strike against the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Published April 7, 2017
John McCain applauds airstrikes, warns biggest threat is Kim Jong-un, ‘crazy fat kid’ in North Korea
Sen. John McCain said Friday that the biggest threat facing the United States is not coming from the Middle East, it is coming from the "crazy fat kid" in North Korea -- alluding to the nation's leader Kim Jong-un. Published April 7, 2017
Marco Rubio: Removing Syrian President Bashar Assad will hurt radical jihadists
Sen. Marco Rubio said Friday that Syrian President Bashar Assad must go if the United States is serious about reducing the threat of radical terrorism in the Middle East. Published April 7, 2017
