Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
John McCain announces opposition to Mick Mulvaney’s nomination as OMB director
Sen. John McCain announced Wednesday that he plans to oppose Rep. Mick Mulvaney's nomination to be the next director of the Office of Management and Budget because of his record of supporting cuts to military spending. Published February 15, 2017
Tom Perez, former labor secretary: Andy Puzder was unqualified
Former Labor Secretary Tom Perez applauded the news Wednesday that Andy Puzder is out of the running for his old job, saying the businessman was "unqualified" for the post and saying President Trump has done a lackluster job of vetting his inner circle. Published February 15, 2017
Tim Ryan to back Jaime Harrison for DNC chair
Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio on Wednesday plans to announce his support for South Carolina Democratic Chair Jaime Harrison's bid to lead the Democratic National Committee. Published February 15, 2017
Top GOP senators back probe of Michael Flynn’s Russian connection
Top Senate Republicans backed plans Tuesday to expand the committee investigation of Russian email hacking during the 2016 presidential campaign to include the conduct of Michael Flynn, who resigned as President Trump's national security adviser Monday night over misrepresenting his communications with Russian officials. Published February 14, 2017
Chelsea Clinton future run for political shunned by liberal activists
They weren't ready for Hillary, and now they're definitely not ready for her daughter, Chelsea Clinton. Published February 13, 2017
Jon Tester, Montana Democrat, backs interior pick Republican Ryan Zinke
When Sen. Jon Tester, a Montana Democrat, vouched for President Trump's pick to be the new interior secretary, there was perhaps more than a little self-interest involved. Published February 12, 2017
Elizabeth Warren’s clash with Mitch McConnell boosts profile among Democrats
With President Obama out of the picture, Democrats are in the market for a new leader, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren has catapulted to the top of the list of contenders for many progressive Democrats, courtesy of Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. Published February 12, 2017
House Democrats celebrate court ruling against Trump, question timing of immigration raids
House Democrats on Friday heralded a federal appeals court's ruling against President Trump's "extreme vetting" order and highlighted conspiracy theories suggesting the administration has given the green light to recent immigration raids in California in an attempt take attention away from its legal setbacks. Published February 10, 2017
House Democrats brush aside party discord, still plan to fight Trump
House Democrats are insisting that discord within the party won't lead to a series of primary challenges from the left in the 2018 midterm elections, saying they are charging hard against President Trump and positioned to make gains. Published February 9, 2017
House Democrats kick off conference with vow to fight Donald Trump
Gathered under the banner of "Fighting for All," House Democrats kicked off a soul-searching retreat in Baltimore Wednesday by signaling their comeback plan hinges on fighting President Trump -- and all but ruling out the chances of working with him. Published February 8, 2017
Democrats continue to lose in showdowns with Donald Trump
They are comforting themselves with moral victories, but for Democrats, there have been no concrete wins so far in their showdowns with the Trump administration. Published February 7, 2017
Eric Holder backs Tom Perez for DNC chairman
Former Attorney General Eric Holder endorsed Tom Perez's bid to be the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee, saying he has the experience and skills needed to revitalize the party. Published February 7, 2017
Thomas Perez, DNC leadership candidate, touts White House experience
Former Labor Secretary Thomas Perez's message in his bid to lead the Democratic National Committee boils down to two words: experience matters. Published February 5, 2017
Ed Gillespie up double digits in GOP gubernatorial race in Virginia: Poll
Ed Gillespie holds a double-digit lead over his gubernatorial rivals in the Virginia GOP primary, according to a new poll -- though half of registered Republican and Republican-leaning voters are still up for grabs. Published February 2, 2017
Leaderless Democratic party revolves around fight against Trump
Democrats, by their own admission, are leaderless right now, and it is showing as the party struggles to settle on a coordinated strategy to combat the early moves made by President Trump. Published February 1, 2017
Joe Biden backs Tom Perez in DNC race
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden on Wednesday endorsed former Labor Secretary Tom Perez's bid to become the next chair of the Democratic National Committee. Published February 1, 2017
Vincent Tolliver ejected from DNC chair race over criticism of Keith Ellison’s Muslim faith
The Democratic National Committee has ousted a candidate running for party chair over comments he made regarding Rep. Keith Ellison's Muslim faith. Published February 1, 2017
Michael Moore cautions Senate Dems: Filibuster Trump’s SCOTUS pick or face primary challenge
Liberal filmmaker Michael Moore is threatening Senate Democrats that they will face a primary challenge from the left if they refuse to filibuster President Trump's pick for the Supreme Court. Published February 1, 2017
Democrats grapple with filibuster option for Neil Gorsuch
Eleven years ago this week, Democrats made history by attempting the first -- and to date only -- partisan filibuster of a Supreme Court nominee. Published January 31, 2017
Patrick Leahy mocks voter fraud claims: Unicorns next?
The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee said Tuesday President Trump's claims of rampant voter fraud in the 2016 election have been debunked, but said he still expects the ridiculous claims to continue. Published January 31, 2017
