Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
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
Michael Bloomberg, Hillary Clinton lead 2020 Democrats passing on Trump challenge
Michael Bloomberg's decision deprives Democrats of some of its star power but also ensures the party will offer a new option to voters. Published March 5, 2019
Michael Bloomberg won’t run for president in 2020
Michael Bloomberg is not running for president. Published March 5, 2019
Jeff Merkley ends flirtation with presidential run
Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon is passing on the chance to run for president in 2020, saying he is better off running for re-election to the Senate and fighting for "bold" solutions to the nation's problems. Published March 5, 2019
John Hickenlooper, former Colorado governor, enters 2020 presidential race
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper announced a bid Monday for the Democratic 2020 presidential nomination, giving the more moderate wing of the party a possible champion in a race otherwise shaping up as a sprint to the left. Published March 4, 2019
Kamala Harris’ prostitution decriminalization proposal gains momentum
The Democrats' debate over decriminalization of prostitution spilled into the 2020 presidential race last month when Sen. Kamala D. Harris of California said she was supportive of the idea -- though the legalization crowd complained that she was still too timid. Published March 3, 2019
Jay Inslee, Washington governor, launches presidential bid focused on climate change
Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington on Friday entered the 2020 Democratic presidential race and made it clear that tackling climate change will be a central part of his campaign message. Published March 1, 2019
Sex workers demand meeting with Kamala Harris, question her commitment to decriminalization
Activists say that Sen. Kamala Harris' stated support for decriminalizing sex work "rings false" given her history as a prosecutor and are seeking a meeting with the 2020 presidential contender to press her on the issue. Published February 27, 2019
Kamala Harris supports decriminalizing sex work
Sen. Kamala D. Harris said Tuesday that she supports the decriminalization the world's oldest profession as long as strict protections against sex trafficking remain on the books. Published February 26, 2019
Joe Biden to headline Democratic Party of Delaware fundraiser
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden is slated to headline the Delaware Democratic Party's largest annual fundraising dinner next month. Published February 26, 2019
Elizabeth Warren walls off wealthy donors: No private events, no phone calls
Sen. Elizabeth Warren set a new standard Monday for 2020 Democratic campaigns, vowing to forgo private events with wealthy donors and promising equal access to every supporter. Published February 25, 2019
