Seth McLaughlin

Joe Biden leads California 2020 primary poll, Kamala Harris places third

Sen. Kamala Harris has some ground to make up in her home state of California, according to a new survey released Wednesday that showed she is trailing former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernard Sanders in her political backyard in the 2020 presidential primary race. Published April 10, 2019

Elizabeth Warren, 2020 presidential candidate, releases 2018 tax return

Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts on Wednesday released her joint 2018 tax returns -- making her the third candidate in the 2020 presidential field to give voters a look at their most recent finances and ratcheting up pressure on other candidates to follow suit. Published April 10, 2019

Bernie Sanders plans to reintroduce ‘Medicare for All’ bill

Sen. Bernard Sanders's "Medicare for All" push has become a popular rallying cry among the 2020 presidential contenders, but it has lost steam in Congress, where the plan's unknown cost and impact has splintered the Democratic Party as it plots its next health care moves. Published April 10, 2019

Joe Biden: ‘I’m not sorry’

Former Vice President Joe Biden on Friday said that he was not sorry for his habit of stroking and kissing women in professional settings. Published April 5, 2019

Joe Biden jokes he had permission to hug IBEW president

Former Vice President Joe Biden tested the notion Friday that humor is the best remedy for any situation when he joked about the recent blowback he has received over allegations of inappropriate touching. Published April 5, 2019

Beto O’Rourke backs reparations commission

Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke of Texas said Thursday that if elected president he would sign off on a resolution that calls for the creation of a commission to study reparations for the descendants of slaves. Published April 4, 2019

Tim Ryan enters 2020 Democratic presidential race

Rep. Tim Ryan has long seen himself as a kingmaker in Democratic politics. On Thursday he announced he'll join the crowded 2020 Democratic presidential primary. Published April 4, 2019

Joe Biden facing three more women who accuse him of unwanted touching: Report

Three more women have come forward with stories about how former Vice President Joe Biden touched them in an unwanted way, according to The Washington Post. Published April 4, 2019

Joe Biden vows to be more mindful of people’s space

Former Vice President Joe Biden released a video on Twitter Wednesday pledging to be more "mindful" of people's personal space after facing allegations of inappropriately touching women over the course of his political career. Published April 3, 2019

Beto O’Rourke rakes in $9.4 million over 18 days

Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke brought in $9.4 million over the first 18 days of his presidential bid, according to his campaign's breakdown of his first-quarter fundraising report. Published April 3, 2019

Joe Biden’s potential presidential campaign inflames rift between establishment Democrats, activists

Allegations of inappropriate touching against former Vice President Joseph R. Biden have inflamed a rift between establishment Democrats in Washington willing to give him a pass and young activists across the country who say the accusations show the former vice president's time is over. Published April 2, 2019

Bernie Sanders camp: Black community ‘vibing’ with his 2020 campaign

The co-chair of Sen. Bernard Sanders' presidential campaign said Tuesday it is time to put to bed the idea that the liberal firebrand is struggling to appeal to black primary voters. Published April 2, 2019

Bernie Sanders sets the bar with $18.2 million fundraising haul

Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders raised $18.2 million over the first quarter of the year, according to his campaign, setting a high bar for his rivals in the race for the 2020 Democratic nomination. Published April 2, 2019

Nancy Pelosi says Joe Biden’s behavior is not ‘disqualifying’ for a presidential candidate

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday defended former Vice President Joseph R. Biden, saying the recent allegations of inappropriate touching that have been leveled against him are not "disqualifying" for a 2020 presidential candidate. Published April 2, 2019