Seth McLaughlin

Nina Turner, Stacey Abrams early Bernie Sanders VP favorites, oddsmaker says

Political oddsmakers are guessing if Sen. Bernard Sanders wins the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination that he is most likely to pick Nina Turner or Stacey Abrams as a running mate.

February 28, 2020

Elizabeth Warren trailing Bernie Sanders in her political backyard

Sen. Elizabeth Warren's presidential aspirations are looking shaky in her home state of Massachusetts, where a new poll shows her trailing Sen. Bernard Sanders by a wide margin as voters there prepare to head to the polls on Super Tuesday.

February 28, 2020

2020 Democrats run from records in battle for black voters

Democrats are getting a taste of their own medicine after years of playing the race card against Republicans.

February 27, 2020

James Clyburn endorses Biden: ‘Joe knows us’

Joseph R. Biden scored a public relations victory here Wednesday when House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn of South Carolina -- a longtime friend and one of the nation's most influential black leaders -- threw his full weight behind the former vice president's campaign for president.

February 26, 2020

Bernie Sanders, Michael Bloomberg take beating in Democratic debate

One candidate accused Sen. Bernard Sanders of being Russia's choice for the Democratic presidential nomination. Another hinted he has the blood of mass-shooting victims on his hands based on past pro-gun votes.

February 25, 2020

Joe Biden vows to nominate black woman for Supreme Court

Former Vice President Joe Biden said Tuesday if elected president he will nominate a black woman to the Supreme Court.

February 25, 2020

Joe Biden faults Catholic school training in following debate rules

Joe Biden lamented lamented Tuesday that sometimes it doesn't pay to be a good Catholic schoolboy.

February 25, 2020

Bernie Sanders booed after praising Castro regime

The Democratic frontrunner received boos from the audience during Tuesday's primary debate in South Carolina when he praised Cuba for its education, receiving pushback from the other candidates vying for the nomination.

February 25, 2020

Michael Bloomberg defends soda ban, ‘war on obesity’

Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg touted his "war on obesity" during Tuesday's Democratic primary debate in South Carolina, suggesting restrictions on diet could help Americans live longer.

February 25, 2020

Michael Bloomberg: Slow down on marijuana legalization

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Tuesday he is concerned that marijuana is damaging the brains of the nation's youth.

February 25, 2020

Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg call for eliminating filibuster

Sen. Elizabeth Warren suggested on Tuesday the only way that Democrats are going to crack down on guns is to do away with the legislative filibuster.

February 25, 2020

Pete Buttigieg: Incumbent Democrats running from Bernie Sanders’ far-left agenda

Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg said if Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont listened to House members from competitive districts than he would realize that they are running away from his far-left vision.

February 25, 2020

Elizabeth Warren: Democrats’ ‘core’ will never trust Michael Bloomberg

Sen. Elizabeth Warren said that former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's history of putting his money behind Republicans will make it impossible for him to rally the core of the Democratic Party.

February 25, 2020

Joe Biden knocks Bernie Sanders’ record on guns

Former Vice President Joe Biden took aim at Sen. Bernard Sanders record on guns, pointing out that he thwarted efforts to pass tighter gun control restrictions.

February 25, 2020

Michael Bloomberg: Russia wants Bernie Sanders to win

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Russia wants Sen. Bernard Sanders to win the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination because it will increase the chances that President Trump wins a second term.

February 25, 2020

Tom Steyer defensive in equating climate warrior stance, flyer ‘overkill’

Tom Steyer was put on the defensive Monday after a voter pressed him on how he can bill himself as a climate warrior at the same time that he is flooding the mailboxes and doorsteps of South Carolina voters with an "overkill" of campaign flyers.

February 25, 2020

Pete Buttigieg blasts Bernie Sanders praise of Fidel Castro

Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg says the high marks that Sen. Bernard Sanders gives Fidel Castro's reading programs is yet another example of how the avowed Democratic socialist could dent the party's chance of ousting President Trump in 2020.

February 24, 2020

Bernie Sanders denies Obama primary challenge reports

Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont on Monday slapped down reports that he considered launching a primary challenge against then-President Obama in 2012, chalking it up to the "silly season" of the nomination race, and voicing his admiration for the ex-president's record.

February 24, 2020

Bernie Sanders: ‘Substantial plurality’ of delegates enough to win nomination

Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont said Monday it would be a "serious, serious, problem" for the Democratic Party if the presidential nomination is steered away from a candidate that collects the most pledged delegates, but falls short of sewing up the nomination outright.

February 24, 2020

Bernie Sanders’ surge fuels ‘clear the field’ calls for Michael Bloomberg

The prospect of Bernie Sanders as the Democrats' standard-bearer is sending shivers through the less liberal ranks of the party and fueling concerns that time could be running out to prevent what some are predicting would be an electoral nightmare.

February 24, 2020