Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
Pete Buttigieg, Indiana mayor, tests 2020 presidential waters
Pete Buttigieg could check off a number of "firsts" as a president -- first gay man, first post-Sept. 11 veteran, first millennial -- but he says it'll take more than that to win Democrats' nomination. Published December 20, 2018
Democrats look to unseat Joni Ernst in 2020 Senate race
DES MOINES, Iowa | Iowa Democrats think they can oust Republican Sen. Joni Ernst in 2020. But first, they'll have to find a candidate who can build a credible campaign. Published December 19, 2018
Jeff Merkley wants to be Democratic presidential nominee in 2020 election
DES MOINES, Iowa | Sen. Jeff Merkley plans to auction off a signed "Make Earth Cool Again" hat this week here, both to mock President Trump and to make the case that Democrats need to look for a presidential candidate who can lead on climate change. Published December 18, 2018
Pete Buttigieg, South Bend mayor and possible 2020 contender, not seeking third term
Peter Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, announced Monday he is not seeking a third term as mayor, clearing the decks for a possible bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020. Published December 17, 2018
Tom Perez, Democrats wary of 2020 debates ‘kids’ table’ spectacle
Herding cats may turn out to be child's play compared with the task of corralling what could be some two dozen Democratic candidates vying for a place on the debate stage as the party tries to pick its opponent to President Trump in 2020. Published December 12, 2018
Donald Trump: Good time for shutdown
For most presidents, a government shutdown is a noun, an event and a signal of failure — something lawmakers fall into out of malfeasance. For President Trump, it's a verb, a tactic, something to order up if he doesn't get his way. Published December 9, 2018
Nancy Pelosi: House ‘retains the right’ not to seat winner in North Carolina House race
Rep. Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that members of the House will have the final say over whether the winner of an election fraught with allegations of voter fraud will be seated next year. Published December 6, 2018
Nancy Pelosi ‘sympathetic’ to term-limiting committee chairs
Rep. Nancy Pelosi signaled Thursday she is open to term limits for committee chairman, saying members of the Democratic caucus, including incoming freshman, have been clamoring for the rule change. Published December 6, 2018
Analysts say party-switching Michael Bloomberg to face same hurdles as Trump
Party activists and analysts say he will have many of the same hurdles to overcome as Mr. Trump did, including a long history of positions and behavior that at the outset puts him at odds with today's Democrats. Published December 5, 2018
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bernie Sanders call for Congress to tackle climate change
Liberal Democrats and environmental groups are urging the next Congress to do more to push back against the effects of climate change after watching the issue get sidelined over the first two years of the Trump administration. Published December 3, 2018
2020 Democrats test waters in Iowa
Rep. Eric Swalwell, California Democrat, is among a number of lesser-known figures testing the waters for a presidential run, ahead of what activists in early primary states say is likely to be a rush to declare candidacies early next year. Published December 3, 2018
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Michael Cohen’s claim beefs up case for Trump impeachment
Rep-elect. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said the recent reports of the Trump organization's alleged business dealings with Russia during the the 2016 presidential race is more evidence for starting impeachment proceedings against the president. Published November 30, 2018
Cheri Bustos selected as new chair of DCCC
Rep. Cheri Bustos was elected Thursday to lead the campaign arm of the House Democrats. Published November 29, 2018
Pete Buttigieg, Jeff Merkley and Eric Swallwell to headline Progress Iowa Holiday Soiree
A liberal group in Iowa announced Thursday that a few of the lesser-known potential 2020 presidential contenders will be headlining their holiday bash next month. Published November 29, 2018
Nancy Pelosi short on votes to be House speaker
The House Democratic Caucus voted 203-32 to name Nancy Pelosi speaker-designee, showing she is well within striking distance of the 218 total she will need Jan. 3. Published November 28, 2018
Democrats tap Rep. James Clyburn House Majority Whip
Rep. James E. Clyburn of South Carolina was elected Wednesday as House majority whip in the new Democrat-controlled House, retaining his position as the third highest-ranking Democrat in the House. Published November 28, 2018
Steny Hoyer selected by House Democrats as majority leader
House Democrats backed Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland to serve as majority leader in the new Congress, extending his lengthy reign in the top ranks of party leadership. Published November 28, 2018
Pelosi wins Democratic nomination for speaker
Rep. Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday moved a step closer to securing another stint as speaker of the House, winning over enough of her Democratic colleagues to set up final vote on the House floor next month that will serve as the last chance for her foes to stop the most powerful woman in U.S. politics. Published November 28, 2018
Nancy Pelosi wins support of Problem Solvers in House speaker’s bid
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi removed one of the last hurdles standing in front of her becoming the next speaker of the House after Democrats from the Problem Solvers Caucus announced Wednesday they had won enough concessions to support her bid. Published November 28, 2018
Hakeem Jeffries selected as caucus chair by Democrats
House Democrats on Wednesday selected Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York, a rising party star, to be their caucus chair when they retake the majority in the new year. Published November 28, 2018
