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David Sherfinski

David Sherfinski covered politics for The Washington Times. 

Articles by David Sherfinski

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks at the J Street National Conference, with the hosts of "Pod Save the World," Tommy Vietor, left, and Ben Rhodes, Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Bernie Sanders: We will pay for ‘every nickel’ of ‘Medicare for All’

Sen. Bernard Sanders said in a new interview that he plans to pay for "every nickel" of his universal "Medicare for All" health care system, but that he doesn't think he has to provide an exact, detailed plan at the moment about how the proposal would affect individual Americans' taxes. Published October 29, 2019

A sign for Democratic presidential candidate South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg sits on a floor with folding chairs following an event, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Nashua, N.H. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Pete Buttigieg ‘power for women’ plan guarantee abortion rights

Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Indiana, on Thursday introduced a proposal intended to secure "power for women in the 21st century" that includes measures to guarantee abortion rights and boost female representation in the White House Cabinet and the federal judiciary. Published October 24, 2019

Iowa voters see Pete Buttigieg's homosexuality as more of a barrier to the White House than Elizabeth Warren's gender, according to a recent poll. (Associated Press/File)

Elizabeth Warren leads Pete Buttigieg in Iowa; Joe Biden in fourth: Poll

Sen. Elizabeth Warren holds an 8-point lead in Iowa over Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Indiana, according to a poll released on Thursday that showed Mr. Buttigieg picking up steam and former Vice President Joseph R. Biden slipping to fourth place among the 2020 Democratic presidential contenders. Published October 24, 2019

Presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., waves goodbye to supporters after joining educators picketing outside Oscar DePriest Elementary School in Chicago, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. Warren called for people across the country to support striking Chicago teachers. (Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Elizabeth Warren leads Joe Biden by 7 points: Poll

Sen. Elizabeth Warren holds a 7-point lead over former Vice President Joseph R. Biden in the race for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, according to a poll released on Thursday. Published October 24, 2019

Sen. Cory A. Booker of New Jersey backed the millionaire tax cut, which failed on a mostly party-line vote, but several of his rivals for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination dodged the vote. (Associated Press/File)

Democrats vote for millionaires tax cut

Senate Democrats finally got a chance to put their mark on tax policy in the Trump era and inexplicably voted for a tax cut for millionaires. Published October 23, 2019

Majority Whip James Clyburn, D-S.C., pauses for reporters on the way to a Democratic Caucus where members will hear from former CIA Director John Brennan about the situation in Iran, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, May 21, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

James Clyburn says he hopes impeachment inquiry can wrap up by Christmas

House Majority Whip James Clyburn on Tuesday said he hopes the House can wrap up its impeachment inquiry into President Trump by Christmas, but that lawmakers can avoid bumping up into the presidential primary calendar even if things slip into early 2020. Published October 22, 2019