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David Sherfinski

David Sherfinski covered politics for The Washington Times. 

Articles by David Sherfinski

In this May 15, 2019, file photo, Dan McCready, a 9th Congressional District Democratic candidate, answers a question during a news conference in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Dan McCready called an ‘Elizabeth Warren Democrat’ in House GOP campaign ad

The House GOP's campaign arm tied North Carolina congressional hopeful Dan McCready to Sen. Elizabeth Warren in a new TV ad released on Wednesday, apparently banking that Ms. Warren's far-reaching liberal agenda will hurt the Democrat running in the state's GOP-leaning 9th Congressional District. Published July 31, 2019

Marianne Williamson talks to reporters after the first of two Democratic presidential primary debates hosted by CNN Tuesday, July 30, 2019, in the Fox Theatre in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Marianne Williamson: The needle moved left for me on ‘Medicare for All’

Author Marianne Williamson said after Tuesday's Democratic presidential debate that her position on "Medicare for All" is still evolving and that she questioned herself when she realized she had been putting herself on the same side of the issue as former Maryland Rep. John Delaney. Published July 31, 2019

Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke gives a thumbs up during a break in the first of two Democratic presidential primary debates hosted by CNN Tuesday, July 30, 2019, in the Fox Theatre in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Beto O’Rourke: Elizabeth Warren is mistaken on immigration

Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke on Wednesday said Sen. Elizabeth Warren was wrong when she said in Tuesday's debate that President Trump is using the criminal code to separate families seeking to cross the U.S. southern border. Published July 31, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden, speaks during the National Urban League Conference, Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

2020 Democratic candidates target Trump corporate tax cut

They may be split on Obamacare and whether to decriminalize illegal immigration, but a consensus is emerging among the 2020 Democratic presidential field that the 2017 cut to the U.S. corporate tax rate needs to be repealed. Published July 30, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the National Urban League Conference, Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Joe Biden bounces back in pre-debate poll

Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden has opened up a 19-point lead over his nearest competitor for the Democratic 2020 presidential nomination, rebounding from a recent dip, according to a poll released Monday as candidates prepare to square off in the second primary debate. Published July 29, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks during a Democratic primary debate hosted by NBC News at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) ** FILE **

Jay Inslee unveils ‘community climate justice’ agenda

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday unveiled the latest plank in his climate change agenda, vowing to emphasize "community climate justice" as a central governing philosophy in his administration. Published July 29, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., speaks during a candidates forum at the 110th NAACP National Convention, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Cory Booker crosses donor threshold to qualify for September debate

Sen. Cory A. Booker's campaign on Monday announced that the New Jersey Democrat has secured contributions from 130,000 individual donors, likely clinching him a spot onstage at the Democratic National Committee's third presidential debate in September. Published July 29, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., addresses the media outside the Olde Walkersville Pharmacy, Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Windsor, Ont. Sanders and a busload of insulin patients stopped in Windsor to purchase the drug to highlight the high costs of the insulin in the United States. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Bernie Sanders: I’m not happy I voted for ‘terrible’ 1994 crime bill

Sen. Bernard Sanders on Sunday said he's not happy he voted for a "terrible" 1994 crime bill shepherded by 2020 rival Joseph R. Biden -- a piece of legislation that has emerged as a major point of contention in the race for the Democrats' presidential nomination. Published July 29, 2019

In this July 12, 2019, file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., speaks at a town hall meeting during a campaign stop in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Plagued by anemic polling and fundraising, many 2020 Democratic presidential campaigns have fallen into a spiral of perceived struggles that become increasingly self-fulfilling. That includes Gillibrands championing of womens rights, Washington Gov. Jay Inslees focus on climate change and former Colorado Gov. John Hickenloopers pitch as a principled moderate. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Kirsten Gillibrand hammers Democrats over sexual assault issues

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on Thursday slammed fellow Democrats for the party's handling of sexual assault and harassment issues, and said there are Democrats running for the White House who have antiquated views of women's rights. Published July 26, 2019