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David Sherfinski

David Sherfinski covered politics for The Washington Times. 

Articles by David Sherfinski

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell waits in line as he arrives at the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals for a hearing on the appeal of his corruption conviction, in Richmond on May 12, 2015. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Bob McDonnell’s convictions upheld by appeals court

A federal appeals panel has upheld the corruption convictions of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, who was sentenced to two years in prison earlier this year for accepting more than $170,000 in gifts and loans in exchange for helping promote the interests of a wealthy businessman. Published July 10, 2015

Donald Trump was warned by RNC Chairman Reince Priebus that his rhetoric on illegal immigration was jeopardizing the party's efforts to woo Hispanic voters. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Donald Trump won’t commit to supporting GOP nominee if it’s not him

Real estate mogul and 2016 GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump says he isn't committed yet to supporting the eventual Republican nominee should he not emerge as the winner, but that his nomination would present the best opportunity to beat the Democrats and, potentially, former Secretary of State and Democratic frontrunner Hillary Rodham Clinton. Published July 10, 2015

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a house party in Bedford, N.H., on June 30, 2015. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump: ‘I’d bomb the hell out of the oil fields’

Real estate mogul and 2016 GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would "bomb the hell" out of oil sites he says are controlled by the Islamic State terrorist group and then get oil companies to go in and rebuild them. Published July 9, 2015

Hillary Rodham Clinton, a former first lady, senator and secretary of state. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Hillary Clinton hails South Carolina vote to take down Confederate flag

Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton released a statement on the South Carolina legislature's vote to remove the Confederate flag from statehouse grounds saying that removing the symbol "of our nation's racist past" is a step forward but that "unfinished business" remains on confronting inequalities in the country. Published July 9, 2015

Former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb (Associated Press) **FILE**

Jim Webb: Confederate battle flag ‘long been due’ to come down

Former Sen. Jim Webb of Virginia, who announced last week he is seeking the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination, said Thursday the Confederate battle flag has "long been due" to come down, but once again urged people to keep in mind the broader context of the Civil War and the American South. Published July 9, 2015

Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., in this March 10, 2015, file photo. The PGA of America is moving its Grand Slam of Golf from Donald Trump's golf course in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)

Donald Trump: ‘I’ll win the Latino vote’

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would "win the Latino vote" if nominated, despite being at odds with the community over negative comments he made about Mexico and illegal immigration. Published July 8, 2015

Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina Republican and 2016 presidential candidate, speaks in Manchester, N.H., on June 3, 2015. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Lindsey Graham rips Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump on immigration

Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina on Wednesday ripped Democrats and Republicans alike on the issue of immigration, saying he doesn't need a lecture on the issue from former secretary of state and 2016 Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton or real estate mogul Donald Trump. Published July 8, 2015

Pope Francis adjusts his skull cap as he celebrates Mass at Bicentennial Park in Quito, Ecuador, Tuesday, July 7, 2015. Pope Francis used his final Mass in Ecuador to issue an appeal for the missionary church that he has championed. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

John Boehner: Pope’s Sept. 24 address to be broadcast on West Front of Capitol

House Speaker John A. Boehner said Wednesday that Pope Francis' address to a joint meeting of Congress in September will be broadcast live to members of the public on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol and that the pope has expressed an interest in making a "brief appearance" on the West Front. Published July 8, 2015

Republican presidential candidate, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, speaks at the Road to Majority 2015 convention in Washington, Saturday, June 20, 2015. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Rick Perry hits Donald Trump for ‘disrespectful language’

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry hit fellow 2016 GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump for "disrespectful language" he says Mr. Trump has used to describe Mexicans, saying the real estate mogul "knew exactly what he was doing" with the comments. Published July 8, 2015