Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Joe Biden winning ‘lesser-of-two-evils’ vote that helped Donald Trump beat Hillary Clinton
Presumed Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden is winning the lesser-of-two-evils battle against President Trump. It was a different story when Mr. Trump emerged as the fallback option four years ago. Published May 25, 2020
Joe Biden apologizes for ‘ain’t black’ comment
Presumed Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden apologized Friday for saying blacks who support President Trump "ain't black." Published May 22, 2020
Trump camp hits Joe Biden over ‘racist’ remarks
President Trump's reelection team is accusing former Vice President Joseph R. Biden of making "racist" remarks. Published May 22, 2020
Joe Biden, Donald Trump test coronavirus-era campaign extremes
As the nation ponders the new normal as states reopen their economies, political campaigns are trying to figure out what's possible in the coronavirus era. Published May 21, 2020
Joe Biden maintains lead in Arizona after Donald Trump’s visit: Poll
President Trump's recent visit to Arizona didn't help him cut into presumed Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden's polling lead in the state. Published May 19, 2020
Obama, Trump fight for White House as Biden sits on sidelines
Former President Barack Obama has returned to politics with a vengeance, inserting himself in ways previously unthinkable for those who have occupied the Oval Office and calling his successor a lawless incompetent. Published May 18, 2020
Joe Biden gambles women won’t believe Tara Reade
Joseph R. Biden is wagering that his advantage in the crucial battle for suburban female voters will hold despite Tara Reade's allegation of sexual assault and is even inviting those who believe his accuser to not vote for him. Published May 17, 2020
Tara Reade account of firing challenged by former co-worker: Report
One of Tara Reade's former co-workers said she was fired from her job in then-Sen. Joseph R. Biden's office not in retaliation for accusing her boss of sexual misconduct, but because she stunk at her job, according to a report from "PBS NewsHour." Published May 15, 2020
Susan Collins touts bipartisan chops in reelection race
Sen. Susan Collins is flexing her bipartisan credentials in her reelection race in Maine, rolling out a new television touting her record of working across party lines. Published May 15, 2020
Quarter of Republicans want Trump alternative: Poll
The 2020 presidential race is shaping up for a lot of voters to be another choice between the lesser of two evils. Published May 14, 2020
Oddsmakers: Elizabeth Warren would be drag as Biden running mate
Joe Biden's chances of winning the Whtie House this fall would take a hit if he tapped Sen. Elizabeth Warren as his running mate, according to oddsmakers. Published May 14, 2020
Susan Collins challenger sounds alarm over next Supreme Court vacancy
The Democrat running to unseat Sen. Susan Collins in Maine is raising money off the prospect of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell calling on the incumbent Republican to vote to fill the next vacancy on the Supreme Court with another "far-right" crusader. Published May 14, 2020
Biden knocks Trump’s coronavirus response ahead of Pennsylvania visit
Presumed Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden launched a preemptive strike Thursday against President Trump before the commander in chief's visit to the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania. Published May 14, 2020
Mike Garcia, Tom Tiffany win in California, Wisconsin special elections
After suffering a series of defeats in Trump-era special elections, Republicans say they've found their footing after notching two victories this week, including in California. Published May 13, 2020
Pro-Trump PAC highlights Reade allegation in new attack ad against Joe Biden
A pro-Trump super PAC is pushing a new campaign ad highlighting Tara Reade's "chilling" sexual assault allegation against presumed Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden. Published May 12, 2020
Joe Biden, Democratic National Committee raise $60 million in April
Joseph R. Biden and the Democratic National Committee announced Monday they raised a combined $60.5 million in April. Published May 11, 2020
Lis Smith warns against ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ in 2020
The chief of the brain trust behind Pete Buttigieg's rise to political stardom is warning the Democratic Party not to get caught up in "Trump derangement syndrome" or risk handing President Trump a second term in November. Published May 11, 2020
Joe Biden dings Donald Trump on unfulfilled promise on coronavirus testing
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden said Monday President Trump has done more to shield the White House from the coronavirus than he has to protect the general public. Published May 11, 2020
Tara Reade accusation not going away for Joe Biden
Neither Tara Reade nor her claim she was sexually assaulted by Joseph R. Biden appear to be going away anytime soon, despite more than a week of denials and pushback from the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee and his supporters. Published May 10, 2020
Trump thanks UFC for holding event: ‘We want our sports back’
President Trump congratulated the UFC and its fighters Saturday for paving the way for the return of sports amid the coronavirus. Published May 9, 2020