Seth McLaughlin

Joe Biden’s potential presidential campaign inflames rift between establishment Democrats, activists

Allegations of inappropriate touching against former Vice President Joseph R. Biden have inflamed a rift between establishment Democrats in Washington willing to give him a pass and young activists across the country who say the accusations show the former vice president's time is over.

April 2, 2019

Bernie Sanders camp: Black community ‘vibing’ with his 2020 campaign

The co-chair of Sen. Bernard Sanders' presidential campaign said Tuesday it is time to put to bed the idea that the liberal firebrand is struggling to appeal to black primary voters.

April 2, 2019

Bernie Sanders sets the bar with $18.2 million fundraising haul

Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders raised $18.2 million over the first quarter of the year, according to his campaign, setting a high bar for his rivals in the race for the 2020 Democratic nomination.

April 2, 2019

Nancy Pelosi says Joe Biden’s behavior is not ‘disqualifying’ for a presidential candidate

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday defended former Vice President Joseph R. Biden, saying the recent allegations of inappropriate touching that have been leveled against him are not "disqualifying" for a 2020 presidential candidate.

April 2, 2019

Joe Biden’s ‘physical style of interaction’ may be liability in 2020 campaign

Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden is getting an early sense for whether his "Uncle Joe" persona could end up being a serious liability in a #MeToo-infused 2020 Democratic presidential primary.

April 1, 2019

Ben Ray Lujan announces bid for New Mexico Senate seat

Rep. Ben Ray Lujan said Monday he is running to replacing retiring Sen. Tom Udall in New Mexico.

April 1, 2019

Democrats ringing up big price tags as spending plans offset

As the candidates compete to spend taxpayers' money, watchdogs said it'll be important for voters to judge how realistic are the offsetting spending cuts or, more frequently, tax increases.

March 27, 2019

Kirsten Gillibrand releases tax returns, calls on Democratic rivals to follow her lead

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on Wednesday released 12 years of tax returns and called on her rivals for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination to follow her lead.

March 27, 2019

Stacey Abrams downplays entering primary as Joe Biden’s running mate

Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams on Wednesday threw cold water on the idea that she could enter the 2020 Democratic presidential primary race as former Vice President Joseph R. Biden's running mate.

March 27, 2019

Kamala Harris proposes teacher pay hike with $315 billion price tag

Sen. Kamala D. Harris rolled out her plan Tuesday to beef up teacher pay during her first term as president, saying the nation is "not paying our teachers their value."

March 26, 2019

2020 Democrats call for release of Mueller report

The field of 2020 Democratic presidential contenders joined Democrats on Capitol Hill in calling for special counsel Robert Mueller's report to be released to the public.

March 22, 2019

Beto O’Rourke calls for ending cash bail system

Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke told voters in South Carolina on Friday that it is time to end the cash bail system, arguing that it discriminates against the less fortunate.

March 22, 2019

Dan Crenshaw, former Navy SEAL: ‘No reason to be talking’ about McCain now that he’s passed

Rep. Dan Crenshaw said President Trump should stop focuses on the late Sen. John McCain, suggesting he has nothing to gain from attacking a dead man.

March 21, 2019

Tom Steyer-led group hits Lindsey Graham, demands release of Mueller report

The Tom Steyer-funded Need to Impeach group announced Thursday it is running a television ad demanding Sen. Lindsey Graham support making the findings of the Mueller probe public.

March 21, 2019

2020 Democrats embrace liberals’ most aggressive ideas

Emboldened by the 2018 midterm elections, the liberal wing of the Democratic Party is demanding its 2020 presidential candidates embrace their most aggressive ideas for social change -- and many of the candidates have complied.

March 20, 2019

Donald Trump cuts down foes with nicknames, insults

As the 2020 Democratic field takes shape, the man they are aiming for is preparing his own suppressive fire in the same fashion he used so effectively against his 2016 opponents: ridicule.

March 18, 2019

Donald Trump dings Joe Biden as ‘another low I.Q. individual’

President Trump on Monday called Joseph R. Biden "another low I.Q. individual" after the former vice president appeared to almost let it slip that he is running for president.

March 18, 2019

Mike Pence plans to visit South Carolina for Sen. Lindsey Graham’s campaign launch

Vice President Mike Pence is set to headline Sen. Lindsey Graham's 2020 campaign launch in South Carolina.

March 18, 2019

Joe Biden tops latest Democratic presidential odds

Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden is the favorite to win the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, political oddsmakers say.

March 15, 2019

Beto O’Rourke on his hand movements: ‘I am who I am’

President Trump apparently wasn't the first person to lock in on former Rep. Beto O'Rourke's mannerisms on the 2020 campaign stump.

March 15, 2019