Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
2020 Democrats see Trump impeachment as no-win situation
Democratic hopefuls in a debate Wednesday portrayed impeachment of President Trump as a no-win situation. Published July 31, 2019
Joe Biden comes out swinging in second Democratic debate
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden came into the debate Wednesday itching for a fight and almost immediately scolded Sen. Kamala D. Harris for peddling what he described as a weak health care plan. Published July 31, 2019
Kirsten Gillibrand: Cloroxer in chief?
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York wants to do more than bring an end to President Trump's term - she wants to wipe down the White House when he's gone. Published July 31, 2019
Tulsi Gabbard blasts Kamala Harris over prosecutor past
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii made it clear Wednesday that she is not enamored with Sen. Kamala D. Harris' background as a prosecutor, accusing the California Democrat of failing to stand up for people when it mattered most. Published July 31, 2019
Cory Booker serves Joe Biden a ‘Kool Aid’ putdown
Sen. Cory Booker stung former Vice President Joseph R. Biden with streetwise putdown in the debate Wednesday. Published July 31, 2019
Cory Booker: Joe Biden evokes Obama only when convenient
Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey called out former Vice President Joe Biden in the second presidential debate for playing up his ties to former President Barack Obama when it's convenient and running away from him when it's not. Published July 31, 2019
Joe Biden, Kamala Harris clash on health care
Sen. Kamala Harris of California said Wednesday that former Vice President Joe Biden has been mischaracterizing her health care plan because his campaign team likely hasn't read it. Published July 31, 2019
Joe Biden touts Democrats’ diversity in dig at Donald Trump
Former Vice President Joe Biden used his opening statement in a debate Wednesday to deliver a message to President Trump. Published July 31, 2019
Andrew Yang dings Amazon, Donald Trump at Democratic debate
Entrepreneur Andrew Yang took aim at Amazon in his opening remarks, saying the company is responsible for shuttering malls and stores across the nation. Published July 31, 2019
Bill De Blasio vows to ‘tax the hell out of the wealthy’ at debate
New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio introduced himself to voters at the second presidential debate Wednesday by vowing to "tax the hell out of the wealthy." Published July 31, 2019
No Kamala Harris kiss for Joe Biden at debate
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden didn't get a kiss on the cheek when he shook hands with Sen. Kamala Harris on the debate stage Wednesday. Published July 31, 2019
Democratic debate: Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren fight off attacks on far-left agenda
Sens. Bernard Sanders and Elizabeth Warren joined forces on the debate stage Tuesday to defend their far-left agenda from an onslaught of attacks from moderate rivals who warned it would doom the country to four more years of President Trump. Published July 30, 2019
Green New Deal would be disaster at ballot box, John Hickenlooper warns
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper warned Tuesday the party would be doomed if it embraces the "Green New Deal" and socialist ideas touted by Sen. Bernie Sanders and the party's left-wing. Published July 30, 2019
Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren targeted by Democratic debate rivals over ‘impossible promises’
Sen. Bernard Sanders and Sen. Elizabeth Warren came under fire at the opening of the 2020 Democratic presidential debate on Tuesday as their rivals blasted their far-left agendas. Published July 30, 2019
Joe Biden runs from crime bill in 2020 bid
Joseph R. Biden was the floor general for the crime bill as it moved through the Senate in 1993, imploring his fellow lawmakers to "take back the streets" from thugs who had imperiled the safety of average Americans. Published July 29, 2019
Bill Weld: Under Trump, GOP becoming ‘universally viewed as the party of racism’
Former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld said President Trump has tarnished the reputation of the GOP and warned that the national Republican Party is on the verge of becoming "universally viewed as the party of racism in America." Published July 24, 2019
Joe Biden: My record was good enough for former President Barack Obama
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden on Wednesday defended his record on race at the annual NAACP convention, saying he assumes former President Barack Obama would never have tapped him as his right-hand man if his resume on civil rights was as deplorable as his critics make it out to be. Published July 24, 2019
Julian Castro: Donald Trump is ‘biggest identity politician’ in 50 years
Former Housing Secretary Julian Castro told the NAACP annual conference on Wednesday that President Trump has been stoking white nationalism for political gain, labeling the commander-in-chief the "biggest identity politician to come along in the last 50 years." Published July 24, 2019
Beto O’Rourke: Don’t count me out in 2020 race
Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke told the NAACP's annual conference that he's down in the polls, but he is not out of the 2020 presidential race. Published July 24, 2019
Elizabeth Warren touts impeachment push at NAACP conference
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a 2020 presidential candidate, doubled down Wednesday at the annual NAACP conference on her calls for Congress to begin the impeachment process against President Trump, saying Democrats must rise above politics and make it clear that no one is above the law. Published July 24, 2019
