Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Democrats lead generic congressional ballot: Survey
Democrats have an edge over Republicans on the generic congressional ballot, according to a new poll from Monmouth University. Published May 6, 2020
Joe Biden extends lead over Donald Trump in presidential race: Poll
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden has extended his lead over President Trump despite a decades-old sexual assault allegation that is hovering over the challenger's presidential bid. Published May 6, 2020
Martha McSally’s political fortunes tied to Donald Trump’s as Senate race in Arizona heats up
Sen. Martha McSally traveled Tuesday with President Trump aboard Air Force One to her home state of Arizona, where her political fortunes appear to be directly tied to his. Published May 5, 2020
Steve Bullock leads Steve Daines in Montana Senate race: Poll
Republican Steve Daines trails Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock in their must-watch Senate race in Montana. Published May 5, 2020
Donald Trump fires back against GOP-led ‘Mourning in America’ attack
President Trump fired off a series of tweets early Tuesday attacking the GOP-led group that is running an ad that pans his response to the coronavirus crisis and puts a "Mourning" twist on former President Ronald Reagan's memorable "Morning in America" campaign commercial. Published May 5, 2020
Joe Biden flips on Senate papers release by University of Delaware
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden said he will not heed calls to have the University of Delaware release his Senate papers, which he donated years ago. Published May 3, 2020
Joe Biden: Senate papers could be taken out of context in campaign
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden said Friday he is reluctant to release his Senate papers because they could prove to be a political liability in his 2020 bid for the White House. Published May 1, 2020
Joe Biden denies Tara Reade’s allegation of sexual assault: ‘This never happened’
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden said Friday the allegation of sexual assault that former Senate staffer Tara Reade has leveled against him "never happened." Published May 1, 2020
Pro-Trump PAC filing FOIA request seeking Biden’s Senate records
A group backing President Trump is filing a Freedom of Information request seeking to release Joseph R. Biden's Senate papers that could shine more light on the sexual assault allegation Tara Reade leveled against him. Published April 30, 2020
Joe Biden allegation weaponized against down-ticket Democrats
Joseph R. Biden was supposed to be congressional Democrats' best friend this year, helping down-ticket candidates win races with his crossover appeal. Published April 30, 2020
Joe Biden announces vice presidential selection committee
Joseph R. Biden on Thursday announced the members of his vice presidential selection committee. Published April 30, 2020
President Trump: I like Justin Amash ‘more than Jill Stein’
President Trump on Wednesday mocked Rep. Justin Amash's possible presidential bid, suggesting the Michigan congressman could boost his chances of winning a second term by drawing away votes from the presumptive Democratic nominee Joseph R. Biden. Published April 29, 2020
Justin Amash eyes presidential run as Libertarian
Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan announced Tuesday he is forming a committee to explore the possibility of running for the Libertarian presidential nomination, making him a possible wild card in the 2020 race for the White House. Published April 28, 2020
Tara Reade, Joe Biden accuser, reinforces ‘creeper’ image
A decades-old accusation that won't go away is making it hard for former Vice President Joseph R. Biden to shed his "Creepy Uncle Joe" image as he prepares to become the 2020 Democratic standard-bearer against President Trump. Published April 28, 2020
Hillary Clinton endorses Joe Biden’s White House run
Hillary Clinton endorsed Joseph R. Biden's presidential bid Tuesday during a virtual women's town hall, saying the former vice president embodies the leadership qualities the nation needs. Published April 28, 2020
Pramila Jayapal, Congressional Progressive Caucus co-chair, backs Biden 2020 bid
The co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus endorsed former Vice President Joseph R. Biden's bid for president, giving him another far-left ally in his general election push. Published April 27, 2020
Gretchen Whitmer: Mitch McConnell’s bankruptcy vision for states ‘height of irresponsibility’
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan criticized Sen. Mitch McConnell for saying that he'd rather have states declare bankruptcy than have the federal government pass along billions more through another coronavirus relief package. Published April 27, 2020
Joe Biden urged to resist Justice Democrats far-left demands
Joseph R. Biden mowed down dozens of rivals, including liberal heavyweights, on the way to his party's presidential nomination, but far-left groups are still treating the former vice president like a loser. Published April 26, 2020
Trump campaign mocks ‘Beijing’ Biden’s ‘fake tough-on-China routine’
President Trump's re-election campaign says that the left-wing of the Democratic Party is exposing Joseph R. Biden's "fake tough-on-China routine." Published April 24, 2020
Liberal groups demand Joe Biden sever ties with Larry Summers
The news that former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has Joseph R. Biden's ear as an economic adviser isn't sitting well with liberal activists who have been critical of his presidential campaign. Published April 24, 2020