Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
DNC shoots down resolution barring corporate donations
The Democratic National Committee tabled a resolution Saturday that called on the party to reinstate a ban on corporate donations and on federal corporate lobbyists from serving as at-large members of the DNC. Published February 25, 2017
DNC chair contenders deliver closing arguments in final hours of tight race
Former Labor Secretary Tom Perez is carrying momentum into the hotly contested race for chair of the Democratic National Committee, but DNC members say the race remains tight as they prepare for the highly anticipated vote here on Saturday. Published February 24, 2017
Howard Dean: Chuck Schumer endorsement in DNC race a ‘kiss of death’
Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean said Friday that Sen. Chuck Schumer's endorsement in the race to become the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee amounts to a "kiss of death." Published February 24, 2017
DNC chair hopefuls aim to apply Howard Dean’s 50-state strategy
Howard Dean has gone from rage to sage. More than a decade after the infamous "Dean scream" in the Iowa caucuses crippled his presidential dreams, the former Vermont governor has become one of the wise old men of the Democratic Party. Published February 23, 2017
Jaime Harrison pulls out of DNC chairman race, endorses Tom Perez
South Carolina Democratic Chairman Jaime Harrison announced Thursday he is ending his bid to lead the Democratic National Committee and throwing his support behind former Labor Secretary Tom Perez -- shaking up the race days before party officials pick a new chair. Published February 23, 2017
Draft Bernie Sanders movement invites Keith Ellison to join new party push
A group pushing Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont to launch a new party wants Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota to sign onto the effort. Published February 23, 2017
Keith Ellison denies saying Democrats should down second amendment, guns
Rep. Keith Ellison denied Thursday that he previously said the Democratic Party should come out against the Second Amendment right of individuals to keep and bear arms. Published February 22, 2017
Tom Perez: Trump’s voter fraud claim is ‘bunk’
Former Labor Secretary Tom Perez on Thursday slapped down President Trump's claim that there has been rampant voter fraud in elections, calling it "bunk." Published February 22, 2017
Keith Ellison supportive of impeachment against Trump
Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota said Thursday that he is open to the calls to initiate an impeachment process against President Trump. Published February 22, 2017
Pete Buttigieg, DNC chairman candidate, says party needs unifying message
On paper, Pete Buttigieg is the dream candidate for Democrats: He is a millennial, a military veteran, a Midwesterner, an Episcopalian, and he's openly gay. Plus, like Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, he's left-handed. Published February 22, 2017
Bernie Sanders support of Keith Ellison for DNC chair next test of his movement
The Kansas Democratic Party was searching for a big name to headline its annual dinner and asked the candidates running to be chairman of the Democratic National Committee for help landing a guest. Published February 21, 2017
Lacy Clay files federal lawsuit over removal of police-as-pigs painting
A Missouri Democrat filed a lawsuit Tuesday in federal court against the Architect of the U.S. Capitol over his decision to remove a painting that stirred controversy over its depiction of cops as pigs. Published February 21, 2017
Howard Dean ‘kinda’ backs Pete Buttigieg to be DNC chair
Howard Dean said Monday that he "kinda" is rooting for Pete Buttigieg in the race to become the next chair of the Democratic National Committee. Published February 20, 2017
DNC leadership race reshuffled with endorsement for Keith Ellison
New Hampshire Democratic Chairman Raymond Buckley pulled the plug Saturday on his bid to lead the Democratic National Committee and threw his support behind Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota. Published February 19, 2017
DNC leaders unhappy with party activists’ aggressive tactics to pick new chairman
Democratic Party activists who tried unsuccessfully to sink Hillary Clinton's nomination at last year's convention are at it again, pestering national party members ahead of next week's vote on a new chairman. Published February 16, 2017
Ed Gillespie up in Virginia gubernatorial GOP primary, down in general election matchups: Poll
Ed Gillespie leads the GOP gubernatorial primary race in Virginia, but is trailing in hypothetical general election contests against the contenders for the Democratic nomination, according to a new poll, which also showed that most voters are still making up their minds. Published February 16, 2017
Keith Ellison challenges Tom Perez’s claim of support in race for DNC chair
Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota told his supporters Thursday that Tom Perez's claim that 180 members of the Democratic National Committee are backing his campaign is bogus. Published February 16, 2017
Pete Buttigieg captures Ed Rendell’s endorsement in DNC chair race
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell is backing Pete Buttigieg's bid to become the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee, adding his name to the long list of current and former party leaders that are hoping to influence the outcome of the race. Published February 16, 2017
Senate Democrats in Indiana, North Dakota and Missouri face ‘coin flip’ re-elections
Sens. Joe Donnelly of Indiana, Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota and Claire McCaskill of Missouri are the most vulnerable Democrats heading into the 2018 mid-term elections, according to a new forecast. Published February 16, 2017
Robert Vinson Brannum, DNC chair candidate: Pressure veterans groups to support D.C. statehood
A candidate running for chair of the Democratic National Committee said veterans organizations that have not supported D.C. statehood have turned their backs on those who served in the military and call the District home. Published February 15, 2017
