Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Joe Biden won’t commit to picking woman of color for running mate
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden's history-making pledge to tap a woman as his running mate isn't enough for women of color who are demanding the presumed Democratic presidential nominee's pick comes from their community. Published April 23, 2020
Jay Inslee endorses Joe Biden for president
Joseph R. Biden's top rivals for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination have gone from criticizing the former vice president's record and vision for the future to casting him as the Superman of empathy -- ready to comfort and heal a divided nation. Published April 22, 2020
Hillary Clinton looms as GOP weapon against Joe Biden, Democrats
When Joseph R. Biden's top campaign advisers huddled to plot the rollout of key endorsements this spring, Hillary Clinton's name flew under the radar. Published April 20, 2020
Joe Biden’s 2020 betting odds improve, Kamala Harris VP favorite
Joseph R. Biden's odds of defeating President Trump in the 2020 election are on the rise, according to bookmakers who say he's gotten a bump from a series of high-profile endorsements. Published April 17, 2020
Joe Biden options for running mate sparks debate online
Joseph R. Biden's search for a running mate spawned an online debate this week over whether the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee is better off tapping Sen. Elizabeth Warren or Sen. Kamala D. Harris -- or someone else. Published April 16, 2020
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez open to endorsing Joe Biden
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Wednesday that she has been talking to former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign and is open to endorsing his bid if he moves on certain issues. Published April 15, 2020
Elizabeth Warren endorses Joe Biden’s 2020 bid
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Wednesday announced her support for Mr. Biden, according to multiple reports. Published April 15, 2020
Democrat-aligned group slams Sen. Susan Collins’ response to coronavirus in TV ad
The arm of a political action committee allied with Senate Democrats is airing a television ad in Maine accusing Sen. Susan Collins of putting her loyalty to President Trump above the needs of her constituents during the coronavirus pandemic. Published April 15, 2020
GOP’s Martha McSally trails Democrat Mark Kelly in Arizona special election
Republican Sen. Martha McSally has some ground to make up in her special election showdown against Democrat Mark Kelly. Published April 15, 2020
Trump campaign: Obama scared Biden ‘will embarrass himself’
President Trump's reelection campaign panned former President Barack Obama's pending endorsement of Joseph R. Biden's White House bid, saying the Democratic primary race left him with no other option. Published April 14, 2020
Barack Obama returns to back Biden’s 2020 bid
Former President Barack Obama returned to the political ring Tuesday to endorse Joseph R. Biden's 2020 White House bid, praising his former right-hand man and calling for a "great awakening" against President Trump. Published April 14, 2020
Biden increases lead over Trump in Arizona: poll
Joseph R. Biden has expanded his lead over President Trump in a head-to-head matchup in Arizona, according to a new poll that found the president's supporters are more enthusiastic about supporting him. Published April 14, 2020
Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden
Sen. Bernard Sanders on Monday endorsed Joseph R. Biden's presidential bid, doing his part to unify the Democratic Party and signaling to his die-hard supporters that rallying behind the former vice president is the best way to stop President Trump and advance their liberal vision. Published April 13, 2020
Biden leads Trump in head-to-head matchup: Poll
The septuagenarian showdown between President Trump and former Vice President Joseph R. Biden is on, offering voters a stark choice of political styles and policy visions amid a pandemic that has frozen traditional campaigning and upended people's lives. Published April 9, 2020
Donald Trump: Elizabeth Warren to blame for Bernie Sanders’ loss
President Trump on Wednesday said Sen. Elizabeth Warren is to blame for dooming Sen. Bernard Sanders' chances of winning the Democratic presidential election. Published April 8, 2020
Bernie Sanders suspends his 2020 presidential bid
Sen. Bernard Sanders on Wednesday suspended his presidential bid, paving the way for Joseph R. Biden's coronation as the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee and leaving far-left voters mulling their options. Published April 8, 2020
Wisconsin voters head to polls, cast ballots in primary race
Wisconsin voters braved the threat of the coronavirus to head to the polls Tuesday to pick their preferred White House candidate and down-ticket office holders, kicking the 2020 Democratic presidential primary race back into action. Published April 7, 2020
Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects Tony Evers’ election delay executive order
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Monday struck down Gov. Tony Evers' last-ditch attempt to postpone Tuesday's election in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Published April 6, 2020
Tony Evers, Wisconsin governor, postpones election, citing coronavirus concerns
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order Monday on the eve of his state's election, postponing it until June 9 amid concerns about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Published April 6, 2020
Ronna McDaniel, RNC chair, accuses Democrats of exploiting ‘pandemic for political gain’
The head of the Republican National Committee accused Democrats Monday of trying to exploit the coronavirus "pandemic for political gain," saying their calls to expand voting through mail-in options opens the process up to fraud that would undermine the integrity of the 2020 election. Published April 6, 2020