Seth McLaughlin

Joe Biden wins Virginia primary, outperforms big-spending Bloomberg

Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden won the Virginia primary Tuesday, scoring his second victory of the 2020 presidential race, and showing his strength in states with large black populations.

March 3, 2020

James Comey votes for Joe Biden, claims Donald Trump ‘fears’ the ex-VP

Former FBI Director James B. Comey wants the world to know that he cast his vote on Super Tuesday for Joe Biden, saying President Trump "fears" the former vice president and would rather face-off in the general election against Sen. Bernie Sanders.

March 3, 2020

Contested Democratic convention chances increase with Joe Biden rebound

Joe Biden's convincing primary win Saturday in South Carolina served to winnow down the field of Democratic presidential contenders, but it also seems to have made a contested convention more likely.

March 1, 2020

Staying Alive: Joe Biden crushes South Carolina Primary

Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden pulled out a do-or-die victory in the South Carolina primary, notching his first win in the 2020 presidential race and giving his uneven bid a much-needed jolt of momentum heading into Super Tuesday.

February 29, 2020

Joe Biden seeks South Carolinian lifeline Saturday

A second-place finish in South Carolina -- perhaps even a narrow victory -- could be the kiss of death for Mr. Biden's White House aspirations, ending the Delaware Democrat's third presidential bid in three decades.

February 28, 2020

Bernie Sanders touts electability in final South Carolina rally

White House hopeful Bernard Sanders delivered his closing argument Friday at his last event here in South Carolina, telling voters that the Democratic "establishment" is hitting the panic button over his rise.

February 28, 2020

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