Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
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
Problem Solvers Caucus wins concessions from Nancy Pelosi
Rep. Nancy Pelosi has offered to make rules changes that would open the House to more bipartisan cooperation, giving rank-and-file members more input on bills and committee action, as she seeks to strike deals and earn enough votes to lead the new Congress. Published November 26, 2018
Republicans working to appeal more to Asian voters
The GOP nightmare in Southern California closed out last week with Young Kim falling just shy of becoming the first Korean-American elected to Congress. Published November 25, 2018
Nancy Pelosi House speaker bid buoyed by Trump vote promise
President Trump has said he can deliver "as many votes" as might be needed from Republicans to help Rep. Nancy Pelosi, his chief Democratic nemesis, become the next speaker of the House. Published November 22, 2018
Beto O’Rourke, Andrew Gillum, Stacey Abrams emerge stronger after defeats
More than any other election in recent political history, the 2018 midterms have created a slew of Democratic martyrs -- candidates who lost their races, but emerged with bigger national profiles and higher ambitions. Published November 20, 2018
Jared Golden claims victory in Maine ranked-choice vote, but Bruce Poliquin challenges win
A Democrat claimed victory Thursday for a Maine congressional seat after the first national race using "ranked-choice voting," which gives citizens a chance to rank candidates in order of preference. Published November 15, 2018
Mitch McConnell, Kevin McCarthy to lead Republicans in Congress
House and Senate Republicans elected their leaders for the next Congress on Wednesday, largely sticking with the same team that led them to disappointing results in last week's midterm elections. Published November 14, 2018
Kevin McCarthy tapped as House minority leader
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy defeated Rep. Jim Jordan Wednesday to retain his post as the top Republican in the House a week after Democrats flipped control of the chamber. Published November 14, 2018
Kevin McCarthy faces challenge from Jim Jordan to lead GOP in House
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy will win the race to be the GOP's House leader in January, barring a big surprise, as Republicans prepare to slip into the minority after eight years of control. Published November 13, 2018
Beto O’Rourke favored in 2020 betting lines, gambling site shows
Rep. Beto O'Rourke of Texas is favored to win the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, according to an online gambling website. Published November 12, 2018
Richard Ojeda, West Virginia Democrat, launches long-shot bid for president
A West Virginia Democrat who lost his race for Congress last week announced Monday he's going to try to skip Capitol Hill and bid straight for the White House. Published November 12, 2018