Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Joe Biden rides Obama nostalgia in 2020 bid
More than anything else, the pro-union crowd at former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign kick-off here Monday cheered him as someone they believe can beat President Trump and bring back the Obama era. Published April 29, 2019
Joe Biden reputation as bipartisan dealmaker may fail to resonate in politically divisive era
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden built a 40-year reputation as a bipartisan dealmaker in Washington. That may be the one thing Democratic voters can't stomach this time around. Published April 29, 2019
Outraged by DCCC rule, liberal group backs Rep. Dan Lipinski’s primary challenge
A liberal group rallied behind Rep. Dan Lipinski's challenger in part out of protest against the DCCC's attempt to undercut insurgent candidates in the 2020 primary election cycle. Published April 26, 2019
Joe Biden announces $6.3 million fundraising haul
Former Vice President Joe Biden announced Friday that he has raised $6.3 million over the first 24 hours of his 2020 presidential campaign. Published April 26, 2019
Joe Biden 2020 campaign drags Obama into spotlight
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden's entry in the presidential race puts all eyes back on the man he calls his brother and best friend: former President Barack Obama. Published April 25, 2019
Liberal group warns against nominating Joe Biden in 2020
The liberal group that helped give rise to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warned voters Thursday against picking former Vice President Joe Biden as the party's presidential nominee. Published April 25, 2019
Cory Booker, Eric Swalwell each pledge to name a woman as a running mate
Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey and Rep. Eric Swalwell of California on Wednesday each pledged to name a woman as his vice presidential pick. Published April 24, 2019
Cory Booker pledges to select a woman as his running mate
Sen. Cory Booker vowed Wednesday to pick a woman as his running mate if he wins the 2020 Democratic nomination for president. Published April 24, 2019
Joe Biden set to join crowded field for 2020 Democratic presidential nomination
After his planned announcement of a White House run in an online video Thursday, former Vice President Joseph R. Biden is scheduled to underscore his front-runner status in the Democratic race with a campaign event in the general election battleground of Pittsburgh. Published April 23, 2019
Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, other presidential hopefuls aim to sway Nancy Pelosi on impeachment
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she's skeptical of impeachment proceedings. Her party's field of 2020 presidential candidates is about to increase the pressure on her to change her mind. Published April 23, 2019
Elizabeth Warren joins push for Trump impeachment
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Friday became the first major 2020 Democratic presidential candidate to urge her party to begin impeachment proceedings against President Trump in the wake of the special counsel's newly released report. Published April 19, 2019
DCCC’s incumbent protection policy may have backfired
The DCCC's plan to stop doing business with consultants who try to unseat Democratic incumbents could backfire in Georgia, where former congressional candidate Michael Owens said the threat from Washington has sparked interest in his potential challenge of Rep. David Scott. Published April 18, 2019
2020 Democrats refuse to accept Barr’s ‘spin’ on Mueller probe
Several of the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates panned Attorney General Robert Barr's released the finding special counsel Robert Mueller's probe, saying they refuse to accept the "spin" coming from the Trump administration. Published April 18, 2019
Tulsi Gabbard zigs when Democratic contenders zag on campaign issues
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is trying to zig while the rest of the Democrats' 2020 presidential field zags, staking out some unique positions on issues ranging from Syria to WikiLeaks as she makes foreign policy the centerpiece of her underdog campaign. Published April 17, 2019
Tulsi Gabbard hammers Donald Trump for turning U.S. into ‘prostitute of Saudi Arabia’
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, on Wednesday accused President Trump of prostituting the United States after he vetoed a congressional resolution this week calling for an end of U.S. involvement in the Saudi-led war in Yemen. Published April 17, 2019
Dan Lipinski, one of last pro-life Democrats, faces primary rematch in Illinois
Democrat Marie Newman announced Tuesday that she will launch a primary challenge to pro-life Rep. Dan Lipinski in Illinois in 2020, testing again whether there's room in the party for someone who doesn't toe the left-wing line on abortion. Published April 16, 2019
Bernie Sanders tax returns released
Sen. Bernie Sanders as promised released 10 years of tax returns Monday showing that he had more than a half million dollars in adjusted gross income in 2018 and paid an effective tax rate of 26 percent. Published April 15, 2019
Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, white men, top 2020 Democrats despite diversity push
Despite the most diverse presidential field in history, white men dominate the polling among 2020 Democrats. Published April 11, 2019
Bernie Sanders welcomes fight with President Trump over ‘Medicare for All’
Sen. Bernard Sanders' presidential campaign said Thursday it ready for a fight with The White House over Medicare for All, saying President Trump has proven to be a puppet for the insurance and drug companies. Published April 11, 2019
Elizabeth Warren announces modest $6 million fundraising haul
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's campaign announced Wednesday she has raised a modest $6 million for her presidential bid, falling well behind some of her rivals for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. Published April 10, 2019
