Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
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
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
