David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Julian Castro targets airwaves at Trump’s New Jersey club with new ad
People at President Trump's New Jersey golf club who happen to tune into Fox News on Wednesday will be greeted by Democratic presidential hopeful Julian Castro blaming Mr. Trump for stoking the "fire of racists." Published August 13, 2019
Pete Buttigieg releases plan aimed at boosting rural economy
Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Indiana, on Tuesday released a plan aimed at boosting the economy in rural parts of America, as the 2020 Democratic contender gets set to make his pitch to potential caucus-goers at the Iowa State Fair. Published August 13, 2019
Tim Ryan says he’ll press on in 2020 race even if he doesn’t make next debate stage
Rep. Tim Ryan on Tuesday said he plans to press on with his campaign for the White House even if he doesn't qualify for the next Democratic presidential debate, saying his campaign has "momentum." Published August 13, 2019
Andrew Yang talks up $100 annual stipend to curb influence of money in politics
Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang on Monday talked up his idea to give every American $100 to spend on political candidates every year as a way to curb the broader influence of money in politics. Published August 13, 2019
Harry Reid calls for end to filibuster, says 2020 contenders should support abolishing it
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid this week called for an end to the legislative filibuster in the U.S. Senate and said Democrats vying for the White House should support eliminating it as well. Published August 13, 2019
Mark Sanford: Debt, spending issues could help ‘destroy our republic’
In a new video, former GOP Rep. Mark Sanford warned that a "big storm" is looming on federal spending and the debt and that people have suggested he mount a primary challenge to President Trump as a way of elevating those issues into the national conversation. Published August 12, 2019
Julian Castro: ‘I’m very proud of my brother’
Democratic presidential hopeful Julian Castro on Sunday said his brother, Rep. Joaquin Castro, had "every right" to publish the names of individuals in Texas who had donated to President Trump and that people should know who was funding a "campaign of hate." Published August 12, 2019
Andrew Yang talks up personalized guns as way to boost safety
Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang on Monday provided some more details on his idea to personalize guns so only the owner would be able to operate them as a potential way to cut down on gun violence. Published August 12, 2019
Republican plans to cancel Trump primaries get push back
As California Democrats try to keep President Trump off the state's Republican primary ballot next year, Republicans in other states are pondering plans to cancel or modify their own 2020 presidential nominating contests and essentially affirm the party's support for Mr. Trump before voters head to the polls. Published August 11, 2019
Elizabeth Warren calls on Walmart to stop selling guns
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Friday called on Walmart to stop selling guns, after more than 20 people were killed in a shooting at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas, last weekend. Published August 9, 2019
Pete Buttigieg rolls out plan intended to boost access to health care in rural areas
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg on Friday unveiled a set of policies intended to boost health care access in rural communities, including new visa rules for immigrant doctors and expanded teleheath investments. Published August 9, 2019
Julian Castro releases plan to ‘disarm hate’ after El Paso shooting
In response to last weekend's shooting in El Paso, Texas, Democratic presidential hopeful Julian Castro unveiled a plan on Friday that would bolster federal efforts to combat extremism and domestic terrorism and institute new gun policies such as a national licensing system and a federal buyback program. Published August 9, 2019
Tim Ryan: Mitch McConnell doing ‘Potomac two-step’ with talk on gun legislation
Democratic presidential hopeful Tim Ryan on Friday said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was doing a Washington, D.C.-style rhetorical dance with his stated approach on gun legislation in the wake of last weekend's shootings in Ohio and Texas. Published August 9, 2019
Amy Klobuchar: Donald Trump is afraid of the NRA
Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Thursday accused President Trump of being "afraid" of the National Rifle Association, as both parties weigh a potential legislative response to last weekend's shootings in Texas and Ohio that left more than 30 people dead. Published August 9, 2019
Cory Booker announces legislation to battle climate change
Sen. Cory A. Booker on Thursday announced legislation intended to combat climate change with an eye toward farm and ranch conservation, as well as "massive" reforestation to the tune of planting 15 billion trees by 2050. Published August 8, 2019
Andrew Yang qualifies for September Democratic presidential debate
Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang has won a spot on the debate stage in September, after a poll showing him at 3% support in Iowa was released Thursday. Published August 8, 2019
Joe Biden leads 2020 Democratic field in Iowa, Warren gains ground to place second: Poll
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden leads the 2020 field among likely Democratic Iowa caucus-goers with Sen. Elizabeth Warren nabbing second place, according to a poll released Thursday. Published August 8, 2019
Tim Ryan road-tripping from Ohio to Kentucky in effort to pressure Mitch McConnell on guns
Democratic presidential hopeful Tim Ryan is embarking on a road trip from Ohio to Louisville, Kentucky, on Thursday in an effort to pressure Senate Majority Mitch McConnell to take up gun control legislation. Published August 8, 2019
Steve Bullock: Supreme Court decision affirming right to bear arms should not be overturned
Democratic presidential hopeful Steve Bullock on Wednesday said he believes a 2008 Supreme Court decision that said Americans have a constitutional right to have a gun for self-protection should stand. Published August 8, 2019
Elizabeth Warren, Beto O’Rourke: Donald Trump is a white supremacist
Democratic presidential hopefuls Elizabeth Warren and Beto O'Rourke on Wednesday both said they believe President Trump is a white supremacist. Published August 8, 2019
