David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Denver Riggleman wins in Virginia’s 5th District
Republican Denver Riggleman on Tuesday was elected to represent Virginia's 5th Congressional District in Congress, turning aside a challenge from Democrat Leslie Cockburn. Published November 6, 2018
Ben Cardin re-elected in Maryland
Sen. Ben Cardin won re-election in Maryland on Tuesday, easily turning aside several challengers to win a third term in the U.S. Senate. Published November 6, 2018
Charlie Baker wins re-election in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker easily won re-election Tuesday, defeating Democrat Jay Gonzalez to win a second term in office. Published November 6, 2018
Tim Kaine wins re-election in Virginia Senate race
Sen. Tim Kaine won a second term in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, turning aside a challenge from Republican Corey Stewart in Virginia. Published November 6, 2018
Jennifer Wexton defeats Barbara Comstock in Virginia House race
Democratic state Sen. Jennifer Wexton defeated GOP Rep. Barbara Comstock on Tuesday in one of the most expensive and closely-watched congressional races in the country, giving Democrats a key pick-up in their bid to re-take control of the House. Published November 6, 2018
Tim Kaine looks to keep Democratic streak alive in Virginia
Just a few election cycles removed from when Republicans had a solid lock on Virginia's congressional delegation, Sen. Tim Kaine is on the brink of ensuring the commonwealth is represented by two Democrats in the Senate for at least another two years. Published November 5, 2018
Obama makes last-minute appearance to boost Kaine, Wexton in Va.
President Obama on Monday dropped into Virginia to thank Democratic volunteers in Fairfax County and urge them to continue their last-minute campaigning for Sen. Tim Kaine and congressional hopeful Jennifer Wexton. Published November 5, 2018
Barbara Comstock House campaign difficulties in Virginia mirror Republicans
Rep. Barbara Comstock has done seemingly everything an endangered Republican House member can do to win in 2018, whether it's raising millions of dollars for her re-election campaign or standing up to President Trump to endear herself to her Northern Virginia constituents. Published November 4, 2018
Bernie Sanders aids Ben Jealous in bid to unseat Larry Hogan
Outgunned in the polls and on the airwaves, Democrat Ben Jealous is getting some star power from Sen. Bernard Sanders and former Vice President Joseph R. Biden to try to get him over the finish line in Maryland governor's race. Published November 1, 2018
Despite promises after Parkland shooting, gun safety fails to become pivotal issue in midterms
Gun control groups are on track to outspend the National Rifle Association in federal races for the first time in years, yet even post-Parkland they're struggling to make headway in this year's midterm elections. Published October 31, 2018
Congress to take up 10 percent tax cut for the middle class next year: Trump, Brady
President Trump and Rep. Kevin Brady said Wednesday that they intend to pursue an additional 10 percent tax cut for the middle class once the new Congress convenes in January. Published October 31, 2018
House GOP-aligned super PAC releases new ad in Virginia’s 5th District race
The main pro-House GOP super PAC on Wednesday unveiled its second ad in as many weeks in Virginia's 5th Congressional District race, as Republicans work to hold the seat being vacated by retiring Rep. Tom Garrett. Published October 31, 2018
Steve Bannon planning to campaign in Virginia amid battle for U.S. House control
With several GOP-held House seats up for grabs in Virginia, former White House adviser Steve Bannon said Tuesday he plans to swoop into the commonwealth in the coming days to try to drive pro-Trump voters to the polls on election day. Published October 30, 2018
Abigail Spanberger clings to lead over Dave Brat in Virginia: Poll
Democrat Abigail Spanberger is clinging to a narrow lead over Republican Rep. Dave Brat in Virginia's 7th Congressional District race, according to a poll released Monday. Published October 29, 2018
Unlike in past, a divided government won’t be good for the budget, experts say
From the budget deals in the 1990s to the "sequester" spending caps passed in 2011, divided government has been relatively good for Washington's bottom line. That's unlikely to be the case next year. Published October 28, 2018
Republicans seek governorships in New England
It's not usually thought of as GOP territory, but New England could prove a firewall of sorts for Republican governors in next week's elections, with a potential pickup in Connecticut and a chance to defend governorships in other states. Published October 28, 2018
Denver Riggleman, Republican candidate, up 10 points in Va. congressional race: Internal poll
Republican Denver Riggleman is leading Democrat Leslie Cockburn by 10 points in Virginia's 5th Congressional District race, according to an internal GOP campaign poll out Friday. Published October 26, 2018
Debt to dwarf U.S. economy long-term if current policies are extended: Watchdog
The United States' long-term fiscal picture is so dire that if current policies continue, the national debt would be more than six times the size of the U.S. economy in 75 years, according to a report being released Thursday by a fiscal watchdog group. Published October 25, 2018
House GOP-aligned super PAC enters Va.’s 5th Congressional District race
The main House GOP-aligned super PAC made its first foray into Virginia's 5th Congressional District race on Wednesday, attacking "liberal Leslie" Cockburn for having "Pelosi's values" in her race against Republican Denver Riggleman. Published October 24, 2018
Arie Van Nieuwenhuyzen challenges California’s concealed-carry gun law after permit denial
Gun-rights groups are suing California's Riverside County and its sheriff after a legal U.S. resident from the Netherlands who has lived in the country for 35 years says he was denied a concealed-carry permit on the grounds that he isn't a U.S. citizen. Published October 23, 2018
