Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
New pro-Biden super PAC, Win the West, launches
Win the West, a new super PAC backing Democratic presidential hopeful Joseph R. Biden, launched a new effort Thursday aimed at defending blue states in the 2020 election and going "on the offensive" in states such as Texas and Arizona that have been trending purple. Published March 26, 2020
Joe Biden: ‘I think we have had enough debates’ in 2020 primary race
Joseph R. Biden doesn't sound interested in facing off against Sen. Bernard Sanders in another 2020 Democratic presidential primary debate. Published March 25, 2020
Joe Biden calls on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to rethink coronavirus outbreak approach
Democratic presidential candidate Joseph R. Biden on Wednesday called on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to rethink his approach to the coronavirus outbreak, urging him to put more faith in the opinions of scientists and health experts. Published March 25, 2020
Joe Biden: Listen to the scientist and doctors — not Donald Trump
Joe Biden said Tuesday that his biggest concern in combating the coronavirus is making sure that Americans are not being given "misinformation" about the virus. Published March 24, 2020
Larry Hogan: Trump administration’s coronavirus messaging has been ‘confusing’
Republican Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland said the Trump administration's messaging on the coronavirus has been "confusing" after the president signaled it could soon be time to restart the economy. Published March 24, 2020
Joe Biden casts Donald Trump’s response to coronavirus outbreak as too slow
Cooped up in his Delaware home during the coronavirus pandemic, Democratic presidential candidate Joseph R. Biden is testing voters' appetite for second-guessing the commander-in-chief in the middle of a national emergency. Published March 23, 2020
Joe Biden urges Donald Trump to drop ACA lawsuit
Joseph R. Biden called on President Trump Monday to drop a lawsuit against Obamacare, saying the coronavirus outbreak has underscored the importance of making affordable health care more available. Published March 23, 2020
Bernie Sanders win seen in Joe Biden liberal lunge
Avowed socialist Bernard Sanders may be losing the Democratic presidential race, but the Vermont senator already has won the ideological war. Published March 19, 2020
Bernie Sanders slaps down reports that he is suspending campaign
Sen. Bernard Sanders' campaign on Wednesday shot down reports that the Vermonter was suspending his 2020 presidential campaign after another rough night of primary results. Published March 18, 2020
Bernie Sanders opens new campaign offices in Joe Biden’s birth state, Pennsylvania
Sen. Bernard Sanders stands poised to remain a fly in the ointment for former Vice President Joseph R. Biden and the Democratic Party. Published March 18, 2020
Hillary Clinton: Trump turning to ‘racist rhetoric’ to distract from failed coronavirus response
Hillary Clinton accused President Trump of relying on "racist rhetoric" to turn attention away from his lackluster response to the coronavirus. Published March 18, 2020
Far-left takes out one of last standing pro-life House Democrats in Illinois
Pro-life Democrats say their party's full embrace of abortion rights has them feeling alienated and considering sitting out the November election. Published March 18, 2020
Joe Biden wins Arizona for clean sweep
Joseph R. Biden defeated Sen. Bernard Sanders in the Arizona primary, marking a three-state sweep for the former vice president on Tuesday and giving him what could prove to be an insurmountable lead in the 2020 Democratic presidential race. Published March 17, 2020
Joe Biden wins Florida, Illinois, Arizona, closes in on Democratic nomination
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden is close to putting away the Democratic presidential race after wins Tuesday in Florida, Illinois and Arizona that expanded his lead over Sen. Bernard Sanders. Published March 17, 2020
Bernie Sanders proposes $2,000 per month check to every household
Sen. Bernard Sanders said Tuesday the federal government should consider giving every household $2,000 per month to help them deal with the financial fallout from the coronavirus. Published March 17, 2020
Joe Biden gets Secret Service protection for 2020 presidential bid
Joseph R. Biden is going to have Secret Service protection for the rest of the 2020 presidential campaign. Published March 17, 2020
Bernie Sanders sinks as Democrats prioritize beating Donald Trump
Sen. Bernard Sanders emerged from the 2016 election and his strong challenge to eventual nominee Hillary Clinton believing the Democratic Party was at a tipping point, ready for his brand of democratic socialism. It's increasingly apparent that he misread the voters. Published March 16, 2020
Joe Biden casts Bernie Sanders as too radical as coronavirus takes over debate
Joe Biden said Sunday that Americans staring at the coronavirus crisis are "looking for results, not a revolution," as he painted himself as a middle option between an incompetent President Trump and a too-radical Sen. Bernie Sanders, who sees the epidemic as the reason to adopt a government-run health care system. Published March 15, 2020
Bernie Sanders blasts Joe Biden climate change plan
Sen. Bernard Sanders isn't a fan of Joseph R. Biden's plan to address climate change, saying it is mind boggling that the former vice president is not rallying behind bolder ideas such as his push to ban fracking. Published March 15, 2020
Joe Biden pledges to pick woman as running mate
Joseph R. Biden pledged for the first time Sunday to tap a woman as his running mate if he wins the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. Published March 15, 2020
