David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Ted Cruz leads Donald Trump by 15 points in Texas: Poll
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas is leading 2016 GOP presidential rival Donald Trump by 15 points in the senator's home state, according to a poll released Thursday just days ahead of Super Tuesday. Published February 25, 2016
Donald Trump leads Marco Rubio by 16 points in Florida: Poll
"Florida is the single biggest prize of the primary season because it is the largest state to allocate its delegates on a winner-take-all basis. If Sen. Rubio can't win in his own home state, it is difficult to see how he can win elsewhere," said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Poll. Published February 25, 2016
Eight in 10 Hispanic voters have unfavorable view of Donald Trump: poll
Eight in 10 Hispanic voters have an unfavorable view of GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump - including seven in 10 reporting a "very unfavorable" opinion - according to a poll released Thursday. Published February 25, 2016
Mitt Romney hints at possible ‘bombshell’ in Donald Trump’s taxes
Former Massachusetts Gov. and 2012 GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney said there's reason to believe there's some sort of "bombshell" buried in businessman Donald Trump's tax returns and that candidates should release back taxes for the last several years for the American people to see. Published February 25, 2016
Donald Trump: Pope Francis was ‘actually very nice’ the day after spat
GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump appears to have moved past his recent dust-up with Pope Francis, saying the pontiff was "very, very nice" the day after he made comments many had interpreted as questioning Mr. Trump's Christian faith. Published February 24, 2016
Marco Rubio adviser likens John Kasich to Enron
An adviser to Sen. Marco Rubio's presidential campaign said Wednesday that investing money in Ohio Gov. John Kasich's White House bid at this point is like putting money into Enron after the scandal-plagued energy company's collapse. Published February 24, 2016
John Kasich trouncing Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders in Ohio: poll
Ohio Gov. John Kasich has commanding leads over the two 2016 Democratic presidential candidates in his home state, according to polling released Wednesday that showed the other GOP candidates in much tighter races in the all-important Buckeye State. Published February 24, 2016
Ted Cruz spokeswoman: ‘We’re feeling really good’ about Texas
Sen. Ted Cruz's top campaign spokeswoman said Wednesday they feel "really good" about Mr. Cruz's prospects in Texas but stopped short of predicting a victory in the Lone Star State on March 1. Published February 24, 2016
Greg Abbott, governor of Texas, endorses Ted Cruz for president
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is endorsing fellow Texan Sen. Ted Cruz for president, touting Mr. Cruz as a principled constitutionalist who can be trusted with appointing U.S. Supreme Court justices. Published February 24, 2016
Donald Trump: People have been saying I’ve hit my ceiling for about six months now
GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Wednesday downplayed the argument that supporters of candidates who drop out of the race will automatically go to his opponents -- something a few of them seem to be counting on as part of their campaign strategies. Published February 24, 2016
Marco Rubio: Alliance with Ted Cruz isn’t going to happen
Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida on Wednesday batted away the notion that he and Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas might join forces to try to take down GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump, who coasted to victory in Nevada Tuesday. Published February 24, 2016
Donald Trump: I have a ‘very unblemished track record’ against candidates who take me on
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Wednesday that Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida might be holding back some of his attacks on him because Mr. Trump has a "very unblemished track record" as a counter-puncher. Published February 24, 2016
After Donald Trump wins Nevada, Ted Cruz and John Kasich camps go after Marco Rubio
GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump notched his third consecutive win in Nevada Tuesday, and the campaigns of two of his rivals quickly started launching attacks at Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, who was on track to finish more than 20 points behind Mr. Trump. Published February 24, 2016
Obama weighs executive action on Guantanamo after Republicans reject closure plan
The White House accused congressional Republicans on Tuesday of refusing to "engage" with President Obama after lawmakers blasted the president's plan to close the Guantanamo Bay terrorist detention center, the latest in a string of rejections for the lame-duck president. Published February 23, 2016
The American Conservative Union announces that ‘rookie’ Marco Rubio will not appear at CPAC
The American Conservative Union, the force behind the annual Conservative Political Action Conference -- CPAC -- made a sudden announcement Tuesday afternoon. Sen. Marco Rubio would not be among the speakers at the annual event, a must for politicians, pundits, authors and activists who want to resonate with conservative voters. Published February 23, 2016
Donald Trump widens national lead to 15 points over Marco Rubio: poll
GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump has widened his national lead in the 2016 Republican presidential contest to 15 points over Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, picking up 5 points of support in the wake of his wins in New Hampshire and South Carolina in a new poll. Published February 23, 2016
Obama unveils plan to close Guantanamo Bay detention facility
President Obama unveiled Tuesday his long-anticipated proposal to close the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba, saying it undermines national security and is contrary to American values. Published February 23, 2016
Ben Carson: ‘Some’ accountability with Cruz campaign firing
Retired neurosurgeon and 2016 GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson said Tuesday that he found a measure of accountability when Sen. Ted Cruz fired a staffer Monday for sharing a false story about Sen. Marco Rubio. Published February 23, 2016
Donald Trump leads John Kasich by 5 points in Ohio: poll
GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump leads 2016 Republican rival John Kasich by 5 points in Mr. Kasich's all-important home state of Ohio, according to a poll released Tuesday. Published February 23, 2016
Anti-Donald Trump super PAC tries to circle the wagons against GOP front-runner
The executive director of a super PAC devoted to defeating GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump is trying to circle the wagons among conservatives and political operatives who want to slow Mr. Trump down, laying out a new step-by-step strategy on how to go about it. Published February 23, 2016
