David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Donald Trump: Hillary Clinton ‘an embarrassment to our country’
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said Wednesday that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is an embarrassment to the United States. Published March 16, 2016
Donald Trump: Next president should fill the Supreme Court vacancy
GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump said Wednesday the next president should be the one to fill the current vacancy on the Supreme Court. Published March 16, 2016
Obama to announce his Supreme Court pick at 11 a.m. Wednesday
President Obama will announce his nominee to fill the vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Rose Garden, according to the White House. Published March 16, 2016
Paul Ryan pledges team decision on budget despite conservatives’ rebellion
Republican leaders have agreed to stick to the higher spending levels President Obama is seeking as House Republicans released a $1.07 trillion blueprint Tuesday that is already spurring a feverish backlash among conservatives. Published March 15, 2016
Paul Ryan: Resolution on Obama deportation amnesty brief coming Thursday
House Speaker Paul D. Ryan says he's bringing a resolution to the House floor on Thursday authorizing him to file a brief in the ongoing legal dispute over President Obama's deportation amnesties. Published March 15, 2016
House Budget Committee unveils 2017 spending plan
House Republicans unveiled their 2017 spending blueprint Tuesday that holds the line on agreed-upon spending levels from last year and ultimately charts a course of balancing the federal budget within 10 years. Published March 15, 2016
John Kasich: There’s ‘no way’ I would team up with Donald Trump
Ohio Gov. John Kasich on Tuesday ruled out any sort of forthcoming alliance with GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump. Published March 15, 2016
Donald Trump: ‘I don’t think I should be toning it down’
GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump said Tuesday he doesn't condone violence at all and that he's had few difficulties at his events, while also conceding that covering the legal fees of a supporter who recently punched a protester at a rally might be seen by some as rewarding violence. Published March 15, 2016
Pete Rose lawyer says no Donald Trump endorsement from ex-player
A lawyer for former Cincinnati Reds player and manager Pete Rose clarified late Monday that Mr. Rose didn't actually endorse GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump this week -- and doesn't plan on endorsing any candidate in the 2016 presidential race. Published March 14, 2016
Marco Rubio to Florida supporters: ‘Tomorrow is a choice between optimism and fear’
Published March 14, 2016
John Kasich leads Donald Trump by 5 points in Ohio: Poll
Ohio Gov. John Kasich leads GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump by 5 points in Mr. Kasich's home state, according to a poll released on the eve of the March 15 primary there. Published March 14, 2016
Ted Cruz: ‘Protesters have no right to engage in violence’
In response to recent unrest at GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump's events, Sen. Ted Cruz said Monday that protesters have no right to threaten or engage in violence, but that responsibility does start at the top in every campaign. Published March 14, 2016
John Kasich laughs off Pete Rose’s apparent support for Donald Trump
Ohio Gov. John Kasich on Monday laughed off the apparent support GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump has gotten from former Cincinnati Reds player and manager Pete Rose ahead of the Ohio primary Tuesday -- though Mr. Kasich said his wife believes Mr. Rose should be in the baseball Hall of Fame. Published March 14, 2016
John Kasich on Mitt Romney: ‘It’s always good to have the standard-bearer come in’
Ohio Gov. John Kasich says 2012 GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney, who is scheduled to campaign with Mr. Kasich Monday, should help him in the Buckeye State. Published March 14, 2016
John Kasich catches Donald Trump in Ohio: poll
Ohio Gov. John Kasich is tied with GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump in Ohio, according to a poll released Monday that showed Mr. Kasich close a 6-point deficit from earlier in the month. Published March 14, 2016
Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton locked in close races in Ohio, Illinois, Missouri: polls
Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont has a narrow edge in Missouri and is close to former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in Ohio and Illinois ahead of big contests on Tuesday in the Democratic presidential primary race. Published March 14, 2016
Ben Carson: Trump rally protesters’ ‘Alinsky-ite tactics’ could contribute to further escalation
Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson said Monday that if protesters at Donald Trump rallies continue their "Alinsky-ite tactics," there could be further escalation in the future. Published March 14, 2016
Tony Perkins, FRC president, doesn’t commit to endorsing Donald Trump in the fall
Family Research Council President Tony Perkins says true evangelical voters could have a tough time pulling the lever for Donald Trump in November if he is the Republican presidential nominee, even as he acknowledged the giant effect the insurgent candidate has had on the party. Published March 11, 2016
Marco Rubio: Ohio voters looking to stop Trump could vote for Kasich on Tuesday
Sen. Marco Rubio on Friday said voters looking to stop GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump might very well support Ohio Gov. John Kasich in Mr. Kasich's home state on Tuesday, as Mr. Rubio reiterated his push for anti-Trump voters in Florida to coalesce around his own campaign. Published March 11, 2016
Donald Trump: Ben Carson is ‘liked and respected by everybody’
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump had high praise for his former 2016 GOP rival Ben Carson on Friday, ahead of the retired neurosurgeon's official endorsement of Mr. Trump in Florida. Published March 11, 2016