David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Seth Moulton: I’ve seen the ‘good, bad and the ugly’ of single-payer health care
Rep. Seth Moulton, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, on Sunday said a universal "Medicare for All" health care plan isn't politically realistic at the moment and that he's seen firsthand the perils of a single-payer health care system. Published June 3, 2019
Tim Ryan: ‘We need to move forward’ with the impeachment process
Rep. Tim Ryan on Sunday said it's time to move forward with the impeachment process, after the 2020 Democratic presidential candidate had earlier taken a wait-and-see approach. Published June 3, 2019
Eric Swalwell: CNN may have to move if Georgia abortion law takes effect
Rep. Eric Swalwell on Sunday said he supports the kind of economic boycott that private businesses are threatening in Georgia if a new abortion law goes into effect and suggested at a CNN town hall on Sunday that the television network might have to leave the state as well. Published June 3, 2019
Pro-life activists place rape, incest abortion exceptions in crosshairs
The spate of new abortion restrictions in Republican-led states is pushing national pro-life leaders to call for a rethink in how they frame the issue, calling into question the old exceptions for rape and incest. Published June 2, 2019
Elizabeth Warren says she’d push to rescind DOJ policy barring indictment of a president
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Friday said that if elected president, she would appoint an assistant attorney general who would reverse Justice Department guidelines that say a sitting president can't be indicted for criminal behavior. Published May 31, 2019
Jay Inslee’s immigration plan envisions ‘historic’ refugee admissions and offers tuition assistance
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday released a plan to overhaul U.S. immigration policies that would provide a path to citizenship for most illegal immigrants, reduce the number of immigrants held in federal custody and expand on policies in his home state to provide tuition assistance to illegal immigrants and stiff-arm federal immigration authorities. Published May 31, 2019
Eric Swalwell says Congress should impeach William Barr, Steven Mnuchin
Rep. Eric Swalwell, a 2020 presidential candidate, on Thursday said Congress should first impeach Attorney General William P. Barr and Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin before potentially moving on to tackle President Trump. Published May 31, 2019
Michael Bennet: We’re doing Donald Trump a favor if we move to impeach too quickly
Sen. Michael Bennet, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, on Thursday said lawmakers would be doing President Trump a favor if they move too swiftly to impeach him. Published May 31, 2019
John Delaney, John Hickenlooper roll out policy proposals for infrastructure, contraception
While the political jockeying gets more attention, candidates in the 2020 Democratic presidential are advancing serious policy proposals. The Washington Times takes a weekly look at some of those ideas that may have flown under the radar. Published May 30, 2019
Tim Ryan ‘closer today’ on impeachment: ‘We may be left with no choice’
Rep. Tim Ryan, one of the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates who had taken a wait-and-see approach on impeaching President Trump, on Thursday said Congress now might be left with no other choice. Published May 30, 2019
Cory Booker: 1994 crime bill was a ‘mistake’
In a newly-published interview, Sen. Cory Booker said that a 1994 crime bill supported by then-Sen. Joseph R. Biden was a "mistake," joining other 2020 Democratic presidential contenders in criticizing the legislation. Published May 30, 2019
Steve Bullock, Montana governor, declines to join in on impeachment frenzy
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock on Thursday declined to join many of his fellow 2020 Democratic presidential candidates who say Congress should immediately begin impeachment proceedings against President Trump, saying he'd rather focus on issues like health care and taxes on the campaign trail. Published May 30, 2019
John Hickenlooper: Congress should start impeachment ‘inquiry’
Democratic presidential candidate John Hickenlooper, who had previously been cautious on pushing to impeach President Trump, on Thursday said it's time for Congress to start an impeachment "inquiry." Published May 30, 2019
Beto O’Rourke on impeachment: ‘Act now, or lose our democracy forever’
Former Texas congressman and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke on Wednesday said that if Congress fails to move swiftly on impeaching President Trump, it could mean the end of U.S. democracy. Published May 30, 2019
John Hickenlooper wants to expand access to long-acting contraception
Democratic presidential hopeful John Hickenlooper on Wednesday announced a plan intended to expand access to long-acting reversible contraception, or LARC, saying he wants to build on an initiative he supported as governor of Colorado. Published May 30, 2019
Democratic presidential hopefuls push for impeachment after Mueller statement
Some Democratic presidential hopefuls who had been cautious in backing impeachment said Wednesday that it's time to begin the process of ousting President Trump after special counsel Robert Mueller fanned the flames. Published May 29, 2019
Seth Moulton releases plan to tackle mental health, discusses experience with PTSD
Rep. Seth Moulton on Tuesday unveiled a plan to tackle mental health issues, notably for U.S. veterans, while talking about his own experience seeking treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Published May 29, 2019
Pete Buttigieg: Hard to figure out ‘who’s in charge’ on Trump foreign policy
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday said it's hard to figure out who's in charge of making foreign policy decisions in the Trump administration, painting a picture of a president who seemingly "doesn't care." Published May 29, 2019
Beto O’Rourke unveils immigration plan that includes path to citizenship, halts wall construction
Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke announced a sweeping plan Wednesday to overhaul the American immigration system, offering citizenship to most immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, halting President Trump's border wall and proposing a new visa for communities to sponsor would-be refugees. Published May 29, 2019
James Clyburn cautions 2020 Democrats on using ‘94 crime bill as dividing line
Rep. James Clyburn, the House's No. 3-ranking Democrat, on Tuesday evening cautioned 2020 presidential contenders on using a 1994 crime bill supported by then-Sen. Joseph R. Biden as a dividing line in the Democratic primary contest. Published May 29, 2019
