David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Israel support strong among presidential candidates
The Democratic and Republican presidential front-runners offered very different messages Monday in speeches before the annual gathering of America's most influential pro-Israel group, and both used the opportunity to lash out at each other. Published March 21, 2016
Mitt Romney records robocalls for Ted Cruz in Ariz., Utah
Ahead of Tuesday's election contests in Arizona and Utah, former Massachusetts Gov. and 2012 GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney has recorded robocalls on behalf of Sen. Ted Cruz that urge voters to support Mr. Cruz in the two states. Published March 21, 2016
Hillary Clinton goes after Donald Trump in AIPAC speech: ‘If you see a bully, stand up to him’
In unnamed but direct swipes at GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday went after Mr. Trump's proposed ban on Muslims entering the United States, his policy on illegal immigration, and his past comments that he'd like to be a neutral arbiter in Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. Published March 21, 2016
Reince Priebus: Party leaders on both sides need to denounce violence
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus said Monday that party leaders on both sides need to denounce violence as the 2016 presidential race heats up, also saying that certain media have overplayed altercations thus far. Published March 21, 2016
Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders ahead of Donald Trump in Utah — the reddest state in nation
GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump trails in Utah to both former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont, according to a new poll. Published March 21, 2016
John Kasich defends Utah debate pullout: ‘No point’ without front-runner
Ohio Gov. John Kasich on Friday explained his decision not to attend a GOP presidential debate that had been scheduled for Monday in Utah by saying there's no point in having one if the front-runner isn't there. Published March 18, 2016
Mitt Romney: I’m voting for Ted Cruz in Utah
Former Massachusetts Gov. and 2012 GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney announced Friday he is voting for Sen. Ted Cruz in the Republican caucuses in Utah, saying Mr. Cruz is likely the best shot at denying Donald Trump the party's presidential nomination at this point. Published March 18, 2016
Ted Cruz: A vote for John Kasich in Utah is a vote for Donald Trump
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas said in a radio interview Friday that Ohio Gov. John Kasich has no plausible path to the GOP presidential nomination and that voters who support Mr. Kasich in Utah this Tuesday would effectively be boosting Republican front-runner Donald Trump. Published March 18, 2016
Ron Paul: I couldn’t support Donald Trump as nominee
Former Texas Rep. Ron Paul said Friday he couldn't support GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump if Mr. Trump wins the party's nomination, saying Mr. Trump's views on the scope of executive authority could surpass those of President Obama. Published March 18, 2016
Bernie Sanders: If elected, I’d ask Obama to withdraw Garland nomination to make own SCOTUS pick
Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont says that if elected president, he'd ask President Obama to withdraw his Supreme Court pick so that Mr. Sanders could select his own nominee to fill the current vacancy, while also saying he would do everything he can in the meantime to try to make sure Judge Merrick Garland is confirmed. Published March 18, 2016
Newt Gingrich thinks Dems will draft Elizabeth Warren if Hillary Clinton gets indicted
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich predicted Democrats will draft Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts into the presidential race if the party's front-runner, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, ends up getting indicted over issues tied to Mrs. Clinton's private email server. Published March 18, 2016
Paul Ryan swears off becoming GOP nominee: ‘Let’s just put this thing to rest’
House Speaker Paul D. Ryan flatly ruled out being drafted as the Republican presidential nominee at a contested convention this summer, saying Thursday that as chairman of the proceedings he would be a neutral arbiter, not favoring any one candidate over another. Published March 17, 2016
Ted Cruz: Donald Trump is ‘scared to debate’
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas says GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump is scared to debate and that Mr. Trump looks down on voters, counting on them to believe whatever he tells them. Published March 17, 2016
House Dems campaign chairman: Donald Trump bad for GOP down-ballot
The chairman of House Democrats' campaign arm said Thursday that while he doesn't underestimate anyone, GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump would likely be a boon for Democrats running in down-ticket races if Mr. Trump wins the Republican nomination. Published March 17, 2016
Denis McDonough: Politics of Supreme Court nomination will ‘wash away,’ and we’ll fill vacancy
White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough predicted Thursday that the politics surrounding President Obama's nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court will eventually "wash away" and that the vacancy left by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia will be filled. Published March 17, 2016
Rick Scott, Florida governor, calls for GOP to unite behind Donald Trump
After largely declining to officially pick a side in the 2016 GOP race, Florida Gov. Rick Scott says it's time for Republicans to unite behind GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump. Published March 17, 2016
Merrick Garland has ‘very liberal view of gun rights’
President Obama tried to tap a moderate to fill the seat of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, but he ended up picking a fight with powerful Second Amendment groups that say Judge Merrick Garland has shown antipathy toward gun rights. Published March 16, 2016
Donald Trump warns of ‘riots,’ ‘bad things’ if denied nomination at convention
Donald Trump warned Wednesday against trying to award the Republican presidential nomination to another candidate if he heads into the convention with the most accumulated delegates -- which has become the stated strategy of many who are trying to stop him. Published March 16, 2016
Donald Trump says he doesn’t plan to attend March 21 GOP debate
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said Wednesday he doesn't plan on attending Monday's GOP debate in Utah, citing a prior commitment to speak at a conference hosted by a major pro-Israel lobbying group. Published March 16, 2016
John Kasich: Donald Trump, Ted Cruz cannot win the general election
Ohio Gov. John Kasich said Wednesday that neither GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump nor Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas can win the fall presidential election. Published March 16, 2016
