David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Support for Biden steady after comments about segregationist senators
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden's comments about working with segregationist senators don't appear to have dented him, according to new polling showing he remains the overwhelming front-runner ahead of this week's first Democratic presidential primary debates. Published June 25, 2019
Kamala Harris wins endorsement from William Lacy Clay
Sen. Kamala D. Harris on Tuesday won the endorsement of Rep. William Lacy Clay of Missouri -- the fourth member of the Congressional Black Caucus to endorse Ms. Harris for president. Published June 25, 2019
Elizabeth Warren tops Bernie Sanders, other 2020 contenders in MoveOn straw poll
Sen. Elizabeth Warren leads her 2020 Democratic rivals both nationally and in early presidential states in a straw poll of MoveOn members released Tuesday by the liberal advocacy group. Published June 25, 2019
Seth Moulton calls for ‘new generation’ of leadership in ads ahead of debates
Rep. Seth Moulton won't be on the presidential debate stage in Miami, but his campaign released new television ads on Tuesday, to air in early states this week, in which the Massachusetts Democrat says it's time for a "new generation" of leadership. Published June 25, 2019
Kamala Harris, 2020 Democrats embrace marijuana agenda
Marijuana activists say it's time the Democratic Party shows just how far it's moved away from its antipathy to pot, as 20 of the party's candidates gather in Miami this week for their first debates of the 2020 presidential campaign season. Published June 24, 2019
Jay Inslee outlines plan targeting fossil fuels that would impose new fees, target bad actors
Democratic presidential hopeful Jay Inslee on Monday unveiled a broad plan aimed at winding down fossil fuel production by taking on "corporate polluters" and imposing a new "Climate Pollution Fee" on those who don't comply with new standards, among other priorities. Published June 24, 2019
George Soros, Chris Hughes among those pushing 2020 contenders for new ‘wealth tax’
Some of the country's wealthiest people on Monday penned an open letter to all 2020 presidential candidates in support of a "wealth tax" on the richest 1% of Americans. Published June 24, 2019
Beto O’Rourke unveils plan to boost services for U.S. veterans
Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke on Monday unveiled a plan to boost services for U.S. veterans that includes a new "war tax" to establish a health care trust fund, among other priorities. Published June 24, 2019
Bernie Sanders reaffirms that illegal immigrants should be covered under universal health care
Sen. Bernard Sanders on Friday reaffirmed that illegal immigrants living in the United States would be covered under his vision for universal, government-run health care. Published June 21, 2019
Elizabeth Warren unveils plan to eliminate private prisons, immigrant detention facilities
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Friday unveiled a plan that calls for the elimination of private, for-profit prisons and immigrant detention centers, saying that there shouldn't be financial incentivizes based on the number of people being put behind bars or detained. Published June 21, 2019
Pete Buttigieg: Federal government should make sure illegal immigrants can prove their ID
Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg on Friday said the federal government should be responsible for making sure anyone living in the United States can prove who they say they are with some kind of identification. Published June 21, 2019
Julian Castro: Lesson from 2009, 2010 on immigration reform is ‘don’t wait’
Former Obama administration official Julian Castro on Friday said if Democrats succeed in the 2020 elections, they shouldn't follow in the footsteps of the party during the early years of his former boss when it comes to pushing for comprehensive immigration reform. Published June 21, 2019
John Hickenlooper not yet ready to embrace ‘full’ health care for 11 million illegal immigrants
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper on Friday said that he's not sure the United States is ready at this point to provide "full" health care to the approximately 11 million illegal immigrants in the country. Published June 21, 2019
Beto O’Rourke vows to try to reverse any ‘undercount’ in 2020 Census
Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke on Friday vowed to try to reverse any potential "undercount" of minority populations in the 2020 U.S. Census and to eliminate a newly proposed question about U.S. citizenship that the Trump administration is trying to add. Published June 21, 2019
Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders open to decriminalizing sex work
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernard Sanders said this week they are open to decriminalizing sex work, as the 2020 presidential contenders weigh in on an idea being embraced by some in the Democratic party's left wing. Published June 21, 2019
Tim Ryan: Economy will be Achilles heel for Donald Trump
Rep. Tim Ryan predicted this week that the economy will end up being an "Achilles' heel" for President Trump in 2020. Published June 21, 2019
Cory Booker reports ‘constructive conversation’ with Joe Biden
Sen. Cory A. Booker on Thursday said he and former Vice President Joseph R. Biden had a "constructive conversation" the previous day, after Mr. Booker had criticized his rival Democratic presidential candidate for language he used when he talked up his past work with segregationist senators. Published June 21, 2019
Michael Bennet aims to ban lawmakers from lobbying, Julian Castro would boost affordable housing
Sen. Michael Bennet on Thursday rolled out a plan designed to curb the influence of money in politics and bolster voting rights, saying the system itself will have to change in order to make headway on issues like climate change and tax reforms. Published June 20, 2019
NRA sues Oliver North, suspends Chris Cox
The National Rifle Association filed a lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court late Wednesday trying to block Oliver North, its ousted former president, from collecting fees he says he's entitled to. Published June 20, 2019
NRA suspends Chris Cox, top lobbyist
The National Rifle Association has reportedly suspended Chris W. Cox, the head of its legislative-lobbying arm, accusing him of being part of a failed coup to oust CEO Wayne LaPierre. Published June 20, 2019
