Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
2020 Democrats call for release of Mueller report
The field of 2020 Democratic presidential contenders joined Democrats on Capitol Hill in calling for special counsel Robert Mueller's report to be released to the public. Published March 22, 2019
Beto O’Rourke calls for ending cash bail system
Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke told voters in South Carolina on Friday that it is time to end the cash bail system, arguing that it discriminates against the less fortunate. Published March 22, 2019
Dan Crenshaw, former Navy SEAL: ‘No reason to be talking’ about McCain now that he’s passed
Rep. Dan Crenshaw said President Trump should stop focuses on the late Sen. John McCain, suggesting he has nothing to gain from attacking a dead man. Published March 21, 2019
Tom Steyer-led group hits Lindsey Graham, demands release of Mueller report
The Tom Steyer-funded Need to Impeach group announced Thursday it is running a television ad demanding Sen. Lindsey Graham support making the findings of the Mueller probe public. Published March 21, 2019
2020 Democrats embrace liberals’ most aggressive ideas
Emboldened by the 2018 midterm elections, the liberal wing of the Democratic Party is demanding its 2020 presidential candidates embrace their most aggressive ideas for social change -- and many of the candidates have complied. Published March 20, 2019
Donald Trump cuts down foes with nicknames, insults
As the 2020 Democratic field takes shape, the man they are aiming for is preparing his own suppressive fire in the same fashion he used so effectively against his 2016 opponents: ridicule. Published March 18, 2019
Donald Trump dings Joe Biden as ‘another low I.Q. individual’
President Trump on Monday called Joseph R. Biden "another low I.Q. individual" after the former vice president appeared to almost let it slip that he is running for president. Published March 18, 2019
Mike Pence plans to visit South Carolina for Sen. Lindsey Graham’s campaign launch
Vice President Mike Pence is set to headline Sen. Lindsey Graham's 2020 campaign launch in South Carolina. Published March 18, 2019
Joe Biden tops latest Democratic presidential odds
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden is the favorite to win the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, political oddsmakers say. Published March 15, 2019
Beto O’Rourke on his hand movements: ‘I am who I am’
President Trump apparently wasn't the first person to lock in on former Rep. Beto O'Rourke's mannerisms on the 2020 campaign stump. Published March 15, 2019
John Delaney hatches $2-for-$1 debate qualifying plan
Rep. John Delaney of Maryland is vowing to give $2 to charity for every $1 donated to his long-shot presidential campaign -- as part of a workaround solution that could improve his chances of qualifying for the Democratic debates. Published March 15, 2019
Kamala Harris, Beto O’Rourke look to gimmicks retain relevancy
Even Sen. Kamala D. Harris jumped on the bandwagon Thursday, firing off an email to her supporters with the subject line "Beto O'Rourke." Published March 14, 2019
Donald Trump: Beto O’Rourke has lots of hand movement, ‘Is he crazy?’
President Trump responded to the news Thursday that Beto O'Rourke's is running for president by talking about the Texan's hands. Published March 14, 2019
Beto O’Rourke calls immigration the ‘best problem’ in campaign launch
Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke put a positive spin Thursday on the raging immigration debate, saying it is the "best possible problem for the nation to have" in the launch of his presidential bid. Published March 14, 2019
Beto O’Rourke donors pass on 2020 presidential campaign
Beto O'Rourke deployed astonishing fundraising skills in his Senate bid and those donations give him a massive list of supporters to tap, but some of the donors said they shouldn't be taken for granted. Published March 13, 2019
Bernie Sanders courts black voters in South Carolina with long record of civil rights support
Sen. Bernard Sanders is set to make his first trip to South Carolina this week as an official 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, looking to prove his campaign can do better among the black voters who generally shunned his last run in 2016. Published March 12, 2019
Lindsey Graham’s loyalty to Donald Trump ignites Democrats’ hopes to unseat senator in 2020
Sen. Lindsey Graham's emergence as President Trump's horse whisperer has likely helped cement his position among South Carolina Republicans -- but Democrats say it's created an opening for them to take his seat in 2020. Published March 10, 2019
Tulsi Gabbard, 2020 presidential candidate: Opponents of loosening marijuana laws ‘out of touch’
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard said Thursday she would be "surprised" if any of her rivals for the Democratic presidential nomination opposed efforts to loosen marijuana laws, saying it would "reveal how vastly out of touch they are with the American people." Published March 7, 2019
Majority of Arizona voters back marijuana legalization for the first time: Poll
More than half of Arizona voters support the legalization of marijuana, according to a survey that had previously shown a majority of voters opposed the idea. Published March 7, 2019
Rashida Tlaib’s demand of Donald Trump’s impeachment dismissed by House leader
Progressive firebrand Rep. Rashida Tlaib's latest call for impeaching President Trump was brushed off by one of the top Democrats in the caucus on Wednesday. Published March 6, 2019
