David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Bill de Blasio defies critics as he enters race for presidency
Undaunted by jeers in his own backyard, Mr. de Blasio pitched himself as well-suited to take on President Trump, touting a record of delivering on key liberal priorities in his city and expressing an interest in taking them to the national level. Published May 16, 2019
Stacey Abrams: I could enter presidential race in fall and have ‘real chance’ to win
"I'm going to keep watching and decide if I need to jump in," Ms Abrams said Thursday on MSNBC. Published May 16, 2019
Elizabeth Warren wants to curb ‘revolving door’ between Pentagon, defense contractors
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Thursday plans to introduce legislation aimed at curbing the influence of defense contractors on the military that her office said is aimed at limiting a "revolving door" between the federal government and the private sector and boosting transparency. Published May 16, 2019
Jay Inslee announces ‘Evergreen’ economic plan that envisions $3 trillion in federal spending
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, who is making climate change a central focus of his 2020 presidential run, on Thursday unveiled an economic plan geared toward clean energy his campaign says would create 8 million jobs and spur $9 trillion in investments. Published May 16, 2019
Steve Bullock, Montana gov. and presidential hopeful, lands endorsement from Iowa attorney general
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock on Thursday nabbed the endorsement of Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller -- the first statewide elected official in the early presidential state to throw support behind a 2020 presidential contender. Published May 16, 2019
Steve Bullock, Montana governor: ‘I was never going to run for the Senate’
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock is brushing aside talk that he should have instead run for U.S. Senate in 2020 rather than jump into an already-packed Democratic presidential primary field. Published May 16, 2019
Joe Biden picks Philadelphia for campaign headquarters location
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. has picked Philadelphia for his national campaign headquarters, his campaign announced Thursday. Published May 16, 2019
Bill de Blasio, New York City mayor, announces presidential run
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday announced he will run for president in 2020, jumping into what's already a crowded group of candidates vying for the Democrats' nomination. Published May 16, 2019
Kamala Harris: Joe Biden wrong, 1994 crime bill did contribute to ‘mass incarceration’
Sen. Kamala D. Harris said 2020 Democratic presidential rival Joseph R. Biden Jr. is wrong to say that a 1994 crime bill he helped write did not generate "mass incarceration." Published May 15, 2019
Elizabeth Warren calls for military to help combat climate change
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren outlined a plan Wednesday that would have the Defense Department take steps to combat climate change and would entail noncombat U.S. bases to significantly curtail their carbon emissions over the next decade. Published May 15, 2019
Kirsten Gillibrand on Fox News town hall: ‘A lot of America happens to watch that network’
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, a 2020 presidential contender, on Wednesday defended her decision to participate in a Fox News town hall next month, a day after Sen. Elizabeth Warren said she turned the network down. Published May 15, 2019
Joe Biden viewed favorably by majority of Americans: Gallup poll
Fifty-three percent of Americans said they have a favorable view of former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. -- the highest among seven 2020 Democratic presidential candidates Gallup tested last month. Published May 15, 2019
Steve Bullock, Montana governor: America’s greatest global foe is ‘potentially’ ourselves
Montana Gov. and 2020 presidential hopeful Steve Bullock said the United States might be its own worst enemy on the global stage. Published May 15, 2019
Pete Buttigieg shuts down political action committee
Presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday shut down a political action committee he had launched in 2017, as much of the 2020 Democratic field has vowed to reject support from outside political groups. Published May 15, 2019
Kamala Harris to call for ban on importation of AR-15-style semi-automatic rifles
Sen. Kamala D. Harris vowed Wednesday that if she's elected president she would take executive action to ban imports of AR-15-style semiautomatic rifles unless Congress acts first. Published May 15, 2019
Alabama Senate passes bill making abortion a felony
The Alabama Senate on Tuesday passed the country's most restrictive ban on abortion, outlawing the practice even in cases of rape and incest and providing an exception only when the life of the mother is in danger. Published May 14, 2019
Joe Biden: I’ve never been ‘middle of the road’ on the environment
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. on Tuesday defended his record on environmental issues, after Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York had implicitly rebuked him a day earlier. Published May 14, 2019
Joe Biden defends son, knocks Rudy Giuliani’s aborted trip to Ukraine as ‘inappropriate’
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. says his son never reached out to him about a prosecutor in Ukraine who was ultimately dismissed, after he had reportedly been eyeing an energy company with ties to Hunter Biden. Published May 14, 2019
Joe Biden says he’s open to breaking up Facebook
Democratic presidential hopeful Joseph R. Biden became the latest high-profile candidate to suggest a breakup of Facebook, suggesting a growing critical mass for taking some action to rein in online giants. Published May 14, 2019
Beto O’Rourke: ‘I can do a better job’
Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke, a 2020 presidential candidate, acknowledged Monday he can do a better job getting his message out to a national audience, after a splashy entrance into the race for the Democratic presidential nomination two months ago. Published May 14, 2019
