Seth McLaughlin

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

John Delaney hatches $2-for-$1 debate qualifying plan

Rep. John Delaney of Maryland is vowing to give $2 to charity for every $1 donated to his long-shot presidential campaign -- as part of a workaround solution that could improve his chances of qualifying for the Democratic debates.

March 15, 2019

Kamala Harris, Beto O’Rourke look to gimmicks retain relevancy

Even Sen. Kamala D. Harris jumped on the bandwagon Thursday, firing off an email to her supporters with the subject line "Beto O'Rourke."

March 14, 2019

Donald Trump: Beto O’Rourke has lots of hand movement, ‘Is he crazy?’

President Trump responded to the news Thursday that Beto O'Rourke's is running for president by talking about the Texan's hands.

March 14, 2019

Beto O’Rourke calls immigration the ‘best problem’ in campaign launch

Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke put a positive spin Thursday on the raging immigration debate, saying it is the "best possible problem for the nation to have" in the launch of his presidential bid.

March 14, 2019

Beto O’Rourke donors pass on 2020 presidential campaign

Beto O'Rourke deployed astonishing fundraising skills in his Senate bid and those donations give him a massive list of supporters to tap, but some of the donors said they shouldn't be taken for granted.

March 13, 2019

Bernie Sanders courts black voters in South Carolina with long record of civil rights support

Sen. Bernard Sanders is set to make his first trip to South Carolina this week as an official 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, looking to prove his campaign can do better among the black voters who generally shunned his last run in 2016.

March 12, 2019

Lindsey Graham’s loyalty to Donald Trump ignites Democrats’ hopes to unseat senator in 2020

Sen. Lindsey Graham's emergence as President Trump's horse whisperer has likely helped cement his position among South Carolina Republicans -- but Democrats say it's created an opening for them to take his seat in 2020.

March 10, 2019

Tulsi Gabbard, 2020 presidential candidate: Opponents of loosening marijuana laws ‘out of touch’

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard said Thursday she would be "surprised" if any of her rivals for the Democratic presidential nomination opposed efforts to loosen marijuana laws, saying it would "reveal how vastly out of touch they are with the American people."

March 7, 2019

Majority of Arizona voters back marijuana legalization for the first time: Poll

More than half of Arizona voters support the legalization of marijuana, according to a survey that had previously shown a majority of voters opposed the idea.

March 7, 2019

Rashida Tlaib’s demand of Donald Trump’s impeachment dismissed by House leader

Progressive firebrand Rep. Rashida Tlaib's latest call for impeaching President Trump was brushed off by one of the top Democrats in the caucus on Wednesday.

March 6, 2019

Michael Bloomberg, Hillary Clinton lead 2020 Democrats passing on Trump challenge

Michael Bloomberg's decision deprives Democrats of some of its star power but also ensures the party will offer a new option to voters.

March 5, 2019

Michael Bloomberg won’t run for president in 2020

Michael Bloomberg is not running for president.

March 5, 2019

Jeff Merkley ends flirtation with presidential run

Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon is passing on the chance to run for president in 2020, saying he is better off running for re-election to the Senate and fighting for "bold" solutions to the nation's problems.

March 5, 2019

John Hickenlooper, former Colorado governor, enters 2020 presidential race

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper announced a bid Monday for the Democratic 2020 presidential nomination, giving the more moderate wing of the party a possible champion in a race otherwise shaping up as a sprint to the left.

March 4, 2019