Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Jay Inslee, 2020 Democrat, vows to save Miami from climate change
Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington said Wednesday his push to combat climate change will save Miami. Published June 26, 2019
NBC News audio issue snags Democratic debate
The tag team transition between the moderators at the first 2020 presidential debate didn't go off as planned. Published June 26, 2019
Amy Klobuchar splits with Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders over Medicare for All plan
The opening round of the 2020 presidential debates exposed a deep rift among the Democratic presidential candidates over "Medicare for All." Published June 26, 2019
Democratic debate puts Donald Trump in crosshairs
The Democratic presidential candidates opened the first debate with a full-bore attack on corporate America and on what they called business as usual in Washington. Published June 26, 2019
Julian Castro to debate moderators: ‘A lot of these debates go off the rails’
Ahead of the first Democratic presidential debate Wednesday, candidate Julian Castro said he feared the moderators will lose control of the crowded stage Published June 26, 2019
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2020 Democrats embrace ‘tax-and-spend liberals’ label, expand wish list
Democrats are convinced that the Reagan-era epithet "tax-and-spend liberals" is no longer a candidate killer. Published June 25, 2019
Joe Biden appeal fading among Democratic voters
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden has two major selling points to Democrats -- his professed ability to strike bipartisan deals and his eight years as President Barack Obama's sidekick, who is still immensely popular. Published June 24, 2019
Kamala Harris picks up third CBC endorsement in 2020 presidential bid
Rep. Alcee Hastings of Florida on Friday became the third member of the Congressional Black Caucus to endorse Sen. Kamala Harris' 2020 presidential campaign. Published June 21, 2019
Whoopi Goldberg, James Clyburn defend Joe Biden after racially insensitive comments
Democratic presidential front-runner Joseph R. Biden heads to South Carolina this weekend amid an uproar over his racially insensitive gaffes, but his defenders said he is shielded by his longtime association with President Obama. Published June 20, 2019
‘Sleepy Joe’ Biden taunt strikes chord with Democrats
President Trump has labeled former Vice President Joseph R. Biden "Sleepy Joe," and some Democrats in early voting states are sorry to say they agree. Published June 20, 2019
Joe Biden blames Donald Trump, lack of diplomacy for increased tension with Iran
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden said Thursday President Trump's decision to abandon diplomacy with Iran has heightened tensions in the Middle East and increased the chances of military conflict in the region. Published June 20, 2019
Obama ties could burn Joe Biden in 2020 bid
Democratic presidential hopefuls have been reluctant to attack Joseph R. Biden over his eight years with President Barack Obama, but voters in early primary states say it's an opportunity for anyone brave enough to challenge the Obama orthodoxy. Published June 18, 2019
Jamaal Bowman to challenge Rep. Eliot Engel in New York primary
Rep. Eliot Engel has drawn a challenger from his left in the 2020 primary election in New York's Bronx-based 16th Congressional District. Published June 18, 2019
Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren stakes high while others seek breakout moment at debate
With the stages now set for the first Democratic presidential debate next week, leading candidates like former Vice President Joseph R. Biden and Sen. Elizabeth Warren will look to back up their statuses as the best-polling candidates on their respective stages, while lesser-known candidates face their own pressure of scoring a breakout moment to propel their campaigns forward. Published June 16, 2019
NBC announces lineups for first Democratic debate
NBC News on Friday set the lineups for the first Democratic presidential debate, which will be spread out over back-to-back nights in order to accommodate the massive field. Published June 14, 2019
Potato 2020: Democrats ready to get behind presidential nominee
A Democratic Party that was fractured by infighting during the last election cycle has found in 2019 a common bond over a shared disgust for all things Trump -- creating a sense of harmony ahead of what promises to be a bruising presidential primary battle. Published June 13, 2019
Democrats not in first 2020 debate include Steve Bullock, Seth Moulton
The Democratic National Committee announced the 20 candidates that have qualified for the first presidential debate this month in Miami - a list that doesn't including Gov. Steve Bullock of Montana. Published June 13, 2019
Justice Democrats endorses Rep. Cuellar’s primary challenger
Progressive political action committee Justice Democrats announced Thursday it is backing Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar's primary challenger, Jessica Cisneros. Published June 13, 2019
Steve Bullock, Montana governor, demands debate rule change
Gov. Steve Bullock of Montana said Thursday the possibility that he doesn't get an invite to the first presidential debate shows the Democratic National Committee didn't learn anything from the 2016 election. Published June 13, 2019
Joe Biden dings President Trump in Iowa
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden sought to ease doubts among Iowa voters Tuesday about his ability to unite Democrats and defeat President Trump, calling him an "existential threat to America." Published June 11, 2019
