David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Ivanka Trump: People should appreciate my father’s ‘tremendous empathy’ and ‘warmth’
Ivanka Trump is vouching for her father and his character as she gets set to address the Republican National Convention later this week, saying in an interview for ABC's "Good Morning America" that people should appreciate Donald Trump's empathy and warmth. Published July 19, 2016
Donald Trump on John Kasich: ‘If I got beaten that badly, I wouldn’t show up, either’
Donald Trump said it's fine if Ohio Gov. John Kasich doesn't want to attend the Republican National Convention, saying if he lost as badly as Mr. Kasich did in the GOP primary contest, he wouldn't show up, either. Published July 19, 2016
Chris Christie on Donald Trump’s V.P. decision: Of course you’re disappointed
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday said that of "course" it was disappointing not to get selected as Donald Trump's running mate, but said he never expected to get picked. Published July 19, 2016
Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump by 12 points in New York: poll
Powered by a sizable advantage in New York City, Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump by 12 points in the state of New York, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Tuesday. Published July 19, 2016
Paul Ryan’s first TV ad of 2016 cycle puts focus on national security
House Speaker Paul D. Ryan's first television ad of the 2016 election cycle puts an emphasis on national security and was released as Mr. Ryan prepares to address the Republican National Convention on Tuesday in Cleveland. Published July 19, 2016
Paul Manafort: There was no ‘cribbing’ of Michelle Obama’s speech by Melania Trump
Donald Trump's campaign chairman said Tuesday that Melania Trump used "common words" in her speech Monday night at the Republican National Convention, calling the notion that she cribbed from a speech first lady Michelle Obama gave in 2008 "crazy" and "absurd." Published July 19, 2016
Rudy Giuliani ‘sick and tired’ of Donald Trump defamation: ‘This is a good man!’
Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani delivered a full-throated defense of Donald Trump's character in a fiery speech on the opening night of the Republican National Convention Monday, saying he's sick and tired of the "defamation" of Mr. Trump by Hillary Clinton's campaign and the media. Published July 18, 2016
Tom Cotton hits Hillary Clinton over email scandal
Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas got in a jab at Hillary Clinton's email troubles on Monday when he listed some traits military members and their families might like to see in a commander in chief. Published July 18, 2016
Sheriff David Clarke: ‘Blue lives matter in America’
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Sheriff David Clarke made a forceful case in favor of the law enforcement community Monday and said presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump is the kind of leader the country needs. Published July 18, 2016
Michael McCaul: Donald Trump will ‘shake the ground’ terrorists walk on
House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul said on Monday that when Hillary Clinton acted -- or didn't act -- the United States' enemies took notice, while in contrast, Donald Trump will "shake the ground" terrorists walk on. Published July 18, 2016
Marcus Luttrell: America will ‘always be worth fighting for’
Retired Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell made an impassioned plea on behalf of veterans on Monday and gave thanks to the crowd at the Republican National Convention for "allowing" him to serve for 20 years. Published July 18, 2016
Willie Robertson: No matter who you are, Donald Trump will ‘have your back’
"Duck Dynasty" star Willie Robertson helped kick off the prime-time slate of speakers at the Republican National Convention Monday evening by saying that no matter who you might be, Donald Trump will "have your back." Published July 18, 2016
Benghazi survivor: ‘Hillary Clinton failed to protect her people on the ground’
A member of the security team that was in Benghazi, Libya during the Sept. 11, 2012 terrorist attack says Hillary Clinton failed to protect her team on the ground that night - but that Donald Trump will have Americans' backs. Published July 18, 2016
Tom Cotton: Political leaders need to stop ‘fanning the flames of racial division’
Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas said Monday that politicians need to stop "fanning the flames of racial division" and called for people to rally around the country's police in the wake of the recent killings of officers in Louisiana and Texas. Published July 18, 2016
Greg Walden: Hillary Clinton’s unpopularity rivals Trump’s in key districts
Rep. Greg Walden, who chairs the House Republicans' campaign arm, said Monday that despite the focus on Donald Trump's down-ballot effects, Hillary Clinton is the one who could end up dragging her party down in many of the competitive races they're eyeing. Published July 18, 2016
Newt Gingrich: The Bushes are behaving ‘childishly’; ‘Jeb lost. Get over it’
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says the Bushes, who will not be attending the Republican National Convention, are behaving "childishly" and need to "get over it." Published July 18, 2016
Donald Trump: ‘I will be there’ to watch wife Melania speak Monday at Republican National Convention
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Monday said he plans to attend his wife Melania's speech at the Republican National Convention later in the day. Published July 18, 2016
Donald Trump: Mike Pence ‘absolutely’ my first choice for V.P. pick
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump insisted on Monday that Indiana Gov. Mike Pence was his first choice for a running mate and denied that he might have been having second thoughts on his pick late last week. Published July 18, 2016
Paul Manafort: John Kasich is ‘embarrassing’ Ohio
Donald Trump's campaign chairman on Monday said that Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who is scheduled to be in Cleveland during the Republican National Convention but won't necessarily attend the convention itself, is "embarrassing" the state with his actions. Published July 18, 2016
GOP convention may increase Cleveland strip club business
With consummate showman Donald Trump at the top of the GOP, fresh off a 2012 convention in Tampa, Florida, where strip clubs geared up with specials, and with Las Vegas in the running to host this year, the 2016 Republican National Convention looked like it was on track to be the most salacious in history. Published July 17, 2016
