David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Terry McAuliffe sees bright economic future in Virginia
Virginia's brightening economic picture offers a chance to spend more money on "investments" in education, Gov. Terry McAuliffe said Thursday, hinting that the state's decadelong trend of bigger budgets could continue next year. Published August 27, 2015
Donald Trump: I’m ‘a little bit severe on the other candidates’
Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump says he understands polling results, like on a question in a survey released Thursday, that show him receiving the most votes on the question of who GOP voters say they will definitely not support for the 2016 GOP nomination. Published August 27, 2015
Donald Trump on WDBJ-TV shootings: ‘This isn’t a gun problem; this is a mental problem’
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said in the wake of Wednesday morning's shooting deaths on live TV of a reporter and videographer in Virginia that it isn't a gun problem but a "mental problem." Published August 27, 2015
Joe Biden running stronger against top Republicans than Hillary Clinton: poll
President Obama is giving Vice President Joseph R. Biden space to make a decision about his own presidential run, but the latest poll numbers have to be encouraging, showing him doing better than Democratic front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton in matchups with Republicans. Published August 27, 2015
Donald Trump extends lead to 16 points in 2016 GOP race: national poll
Businessman Donald Trump is leading his next-closest Republican presidential competitor by 16 points in a Quinnipiac poll released Thursday that saw his support jump 8 points from one released in late July. Published August 27, 2015
Jeb Bush concedes Trump is front-runner: ‘Appealing to people’s angst and their anger’
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said Wednesday that Donald Trump is the Republican front-runner in the race for the White House, that he should be held to account for his proposals, and that he's "appealing to people's angst and their anger." Published August 26, 2015
Marco Rubio: ‘I don’t believe Donald Trump will be our nominee’
Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida said Wednesday he doesn't believe that fellow 2016 GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump will be the party's presidential nominee. Published August 26, 2015
Donald Trump: I actually liked Megyn Kelly’s show ‘very much’ last night
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Wednesday that he has spoken with Fox News Chairman & CEO Roger Ailes and that he has "no problem," saying he actually enjoyed host Megyn Kelly's show Tuesday night. Published August 26, 2015
Donald Trump: Jeb Bush is ‘failing’ in part ‘because of his brother’
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Wednesday that 2016 GOP rival and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is "failing" in part because of his brother, former President George W. Bush. Published August 26, 2015
Terry McAuliffe: Authorities closing in on WDBJ murder suspect, believed disgruntled ex-employee
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe said on WTOP's "Ask the Governor" program that authorities are pursuing who they believe to be a suspect and that it is believed to be a disgruntled employee. Published August 26, 2015
Jorge Ramos, Univision anchor: Donald Trump was out of line
Univision anchor Jorge Ramos said Wednesday it was GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump who was out of line for Tuesday's incident in which Mr. Ramos was removed from Mr. Trump's press conference in Iowa before returning later. Published August 26, 2015
Donald Trump: I don’t have a crush on Megyn Kelly
GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump said Wednesday that Fox News host Megyn Kelly isn't getting under is skin and rejected the suggestion that he's developed something akin to a schoolyard crush on her. Published August 26, 2015
Donald Trump: Univision anchor Jorge Ramos ‘ranting and raving like a madman’
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Wednesday that Univision anchor Jorge Ramos, who was escorted from a Trump press conference in Iowa Tuesday after repeatedly trying to ask a question, was "totally out of line" and "ranting and raving like a madman." Published August 26, 2015
Donald Trump leads Lindsey Graham in senator’s home state, South Carolina
Businessman Donald Trump is apparently tightening his grip -- and his inimitable style -- on the Republican presidential contest, as two polls in key early-primary states Tuesday give him lopsided leads, and he renewed his feud with Fox News Channel. Published August 26, 2015
Planned Parenthood video shows StemExpress eager to do bulk business on fetal parts
StemExpress CEO Cate Dyer says that it isn't easy keeping up with the demand for fetal organs procured from abortions -- she could use "another 50 livers a week" -- which is one reason she relies on Planned Parenthood. Published August 25, 2015
Jeb Bush distances self from George W. Bush, George H.W. Bush on judicial nominations
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has tried to put some distance between himself and his famous family's history of judicial nominations, saying he would look only at potential picks who have a "proven record" rather than bowing to political considerations. Published August 25, 2015
Donald Trump: ‘I do not think Megyn Kelly is a quality journalist’
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Tuesday he doesn't think Fox News host Megyn Kelly is a "quality journalist" and appeared to reject an entreaty from Fox News Chairman & CEO Roger Ailes that he apologize to Ms. Kelly for recent attacks. Published August 25, 2015
Donald Trump up 24 points in New Hampshire: Poll
Donald Trump has raced out to a huge lead against the rest of the 2016 Republican presidential field in the early-voting state of New Hampshire, according to a poll released Tuesday that showed him more than tripling the support of his closest competitor. Published August 25, 2015
Bernie Sanders overtakes Hillary Clinton in N.H.: Poll
Sen. Bernie Sanders, Vermont independent, leads former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton by 7 points in the early state of New Hampshire, according to a poll released Tuesday that showed support for Mr. Sanders increasing by 30 points since April. Published August 25, 2015
Donald Trump leads by 15 in South Carolina, Ben Carson second
Donald Trump has a sizable lead on his 2016 GOP rivals in the first-in-the-south state of South Carolina, according to a Monmouth University poll released Tuesday that also found a preference among Republican voters for a president who comes from outside the government. Published August 25, 2015