Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Chris Coons: Donald Trump’s ‘racist’ remarks are designed to distract the national debate
Sen. Chris Coons on Wednesday said President Trump's attacks on four minority women are designed to fire up his base of support and pull the attention away from important legislative debates over the pressing issues facing the nation. Published July 17, 2019
Kamala Harris rejects idea that ‘Medicare for All’ requires middle-class tax hike
Sen. Kamala D. Harris of California said Tuesday that her vision for a "Medicare for All" program wouldn't require a tax hike on middle-class Americans, and that her push requires a transition period of more than four years. Published July 17, 2019
Joe Biden leads N.H. primary, Bernie Sanders’ support dips: Poll
Former President Joseph R. Biden is leading the field of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates among likely primary voters in New Hampshire, according to a new survey that showed more than six in 10 primary voters are still making up their minds. Published July 17, 2019
Donald Trump ‘squad’ attacks boost his 2020 reelection bid, strategists say
Polls suggest President Trump could be on better footing than the liberal foursome who have become the center of attention in Washington: Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts. Published July 16, 2019
Mitch McConnell calls for elevated political discourse: ‘Our words do matter’
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday called on members of Congress to "elevate" the national conversation, saying political rhetoric has "gotten way, way, overheated." Published July 16, 2019
Mark Sanford mulling 2020 primary challenge against Donald Trump: Report
Former South Carolina Rep. Mark Sanford says he is eyeing a 2020 primary challenge against President Trump, according to the Post and Courier. Published July 16, 2019
Bernie Sanders warns Donald Trump could welcome impeachment fight
Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont said the best response to President Trump's attacks against four minority women in the House is to defeat him in the 2020 presidential election and reiterated his concern that going all-in for impeachment could be playing right into the president's hands. Published July 16, 2019
Bernie Sanders defends ‘Medicare for All’ push, dismisses Joe Biden’s claims
Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont on Tuesday dismissed Joseph R. Biden's claims about Medicare for All, saying the former vice president's warnings about his push to completely overhaul the health care system are "absurd" and "wrong." Published July 16, 2019
Tom Suozzi, N.Y. Dem: ‘I want to be an honorary member of the squad’
Rep. Tom Suozzi said Tuesday he doesn't always agree with the "the squad," but said he wants to be an honorary member to send a clear message that he disagrees with President Trump's "un-American racist type of behavior." Published July 16, 2019
Kamala Harris, 2020 presidential contender, vows to reduce cost of prescription drugs
Sen. Kamala D. Harris rolled out a "People Over Profit" plan Tuesday that would allow the federal government to determine a "fair price" for prescription drugs. Published July 16, 2019
Joe Biden jokes about pushup contest with Donald Trump
Could the 2020 presidential contest feature an impromptu test of physical strength between a pair of 70-year-olds? Published July 16, 2019
Joe Biden: Donald Trump is a bad role model for kids: ‘Our children are listening’
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden says he is concerned that President Trump's "disgraceful" behavior is having a negative influence on the nation's youth. Published July 16, 2019
Joe Biden leads; Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren climb in New Hampshire: Poll
Sens. Kamala D. Harris of California and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts are on the rise in New Hampshire, according to a new poll that shows the women have climbed into second place and third place, respectively, in the 2020 Democratic presidential race behind former Vice President Joseph R. Biden in the first-in-the-nation primary state. Published July 16, 2019
Beto O’Rourke fundraising drops in 2nd quarter
Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke raised $3.6 million over the last three months of his 2020 presidential campaign, putting him far off the pace he set over the first few weeks of his bid. Published July 15, 2019
Joe Biden embraces Obamacare, not ‘Medicare for All’
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden on Monday put his stamp on the 2020 health care debate, rolling out a proposal that seeks to expand Obamacare and reduce the costs of buying coverage by boosting federal subsidizes and providing a new public health insurance option. Published July 15, 2019
Chuck Schumer slams GOP silence on Trump tweets, warns they’ve made a ‘deal with the devil’
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer scolded his GOP colleagues Monday for refusing to condemn President Trump for the "xenophobic" tweets and "racist" comments he aimed at liberal women of color in the House, accusing Republicans of making a "deal with the devil." Published July 15, 2019
Bill de Blasio: Democrats must reject ‘NAFTA 2.0’
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is calling on Democrats to draw a line in the sand on President Trump's United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, saying the party could strengthen its appeal with working-class voters in the Midwest by opposing the plan. Published July 15, 2019
Julian Castro: 2020 a referendum on ‘racist’ president
Julian Castro, a 2020 Democratic presidential contender, said Monday that President Trump is a "racist" and that the GOP leader's recent actions are making the election a clear choice between moving forward and falling backward. Published July 15, 2019
Ken Cuccinelli: Donald Trump’s ‘political hand grenades’ not racist
The acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said Monday he doesn't see President Trump's recent attacks against liberal women in the House as racist. Published July 15, 2019
Terry McAuliffe, ex-Va. gov.: Donald Trump’s attacks are meant to distract from issues
Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe said Monday that President Trump's race-baiting attacks against House lawmakers are part of his strategy to divide the nation, energize his base and distract the national conversation away from issues that matter most. Published July 15, 2019
