Seth McLaughlin

Joe Biden jokes he had permission to hug IBEW president

Former Vice President Joe Biden tested the notion Friday that humor is the best remedy for any situation when he joked about the recent blowback he has received over allegations of inappropriate touching.

April 5, 2019

Beto O’Rourke backs reparations commission

Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke of Texas said Thursday that if elected president he would sign off on a resolution that calls for the creation of a commission to study reparations for the descendants of slaves.

April 4, 2019

Tim Ryan enters 2020 Democratic presidential race

Rep. Tim Ryan has long seen himself as a kingmaker in Democratic politics. On Thursday he announced he'll join the crowded 2020 Democratic presidential primary.

April 4, 2019

Joe Biden facing three more women who accuse him of unwanted touching: Report

Three more women have come forward with stories about how former Vice President Joe Biden touched them in an unwanted way, according to The Washington Post.

April 4, 2019

Joe Biden vows to be more mindful of people’s space

Former Vice President Joe Biden released a video on Twitter Wednesday pledging to be more "mindful" of people's personal space after facing allegations of inappropriately touching women over the course of his political career.

April 3, 2019

Beto O’Rourke rakes in $9.4 million over 18 days

Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke brought in $9.4 million over the first 18 days of his presidential bid, according to his campaign's breakdown of his first-quarter fundraising report.

April 3, 2019

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