David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Rick Santorum signs ATR tax pledge
Former Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania, a 2016 GOP presidential candidate, has signed Americans for Tax Reform's Taxpayer Protection Pledge committing to oppose and veto any efforts to raise taxes, the group said Thursday. Published June 11, 2015
Paul Ryan: ‘We have the votes that we hope to have’ on trade
Rep. Paul Ryan, the Wisconsin Republican who has led the House push on free trade, said Thursday "we have the votes that we hope to have" ahead of a scheduled Friday showdown on granting President Obama fast-track authority on trade deals. But, Mr. Ryan cautioned, some Democratic support will also be necessary to secure final passage. Published June 11, 2015
Hillary Clinton, Martin O’Malley, Bernie Sanders and Jim Webb to attend Iowa Dems event July 17
Three Democratic presidential candidates and one potential 2016 candidate are scheduled to attend the Iowa Democratic Party's "Hall of Fame Celebration" at the Cedar Rapids Convention Center on July 17. Published June 11, 2015
Ben Carson: ‘The people are frustrated — they’re waking up’
Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson appears to be heartened by recent polling on the 2016 GOP field that's put the political neophyte near the top of a crowded set of contenders. Published June 11, 2015
Bill Clinton suggests he’ll stop paid speeches if Hillary is elected president
Former President Bill Clinton suggested he's unlikely to continue giving paid speeches if his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, is elected president. Published June 11, 2015
Paul Ryan: ‘I wouldn’t rule out running for president ever’
Rep. Paul Ryan, Wisconsin Republican and the 2012 GOP vice presidential nominee, might not be completely done with presidential politics despite taking a pass on a White House run in 2016. Published June 11, 2015
Fox, Union Leader to host additional GOP candidate forums Aug. 6
Fox News will host an additional forum on Aug. 6 for GOP presidential candidates who do not qualify for the first Republican prime-time debate that night. Published June 11, 2015
Chris Christie dings GOP, highlights New Jersey record at Latino Coalition luncheon
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, speaking at a Latino Coalition luncheon in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, said his own party has been guilty at times of an unwelcoming tone toward prospective "new members" but highlighted his own performance among Latino voters during his 2013 re-election campaign as what can come if leaders are willing to listen. Published June 10, 2015
Clinton favorability underwater in Ohio, trails Kasich, Paul in head-to-head match-ups
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's favorability is underwater in Ohio and she trails in head-to-head potential 2016 match-ups against native son Gov. John Kasich and Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, according to a new poll. Published June 10, 2015
Eric Cantor: Dem ‘civil war’ on trade could have ‘profound impact’
Former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, Virginia Republican, wrote in an opinion piece published Wednesday that a "civil war" among Democrats on trade policy "could have a profound impact on America's future engagement with the world." Published June 10, 2015
John Kasich super PAC secures top adman Fred Davis ahead of possible ‘16 bid
Ohio Gov. John Kasich is bringing on a pair of Republican campaign veterans ahead of his possible entrance into the 2016 presidential race, including the man behind the 2008 ad linking President Obama to Paris Hilton and Britney Spears and a number of other memorable campaign spots. Published June 10, 2015
Jim Webb heading to Iowa June on 14-16
Former Sen. Jim Webb of Virginia, who is weighing a 2016 run for president on the Democratic side, is heading to Iowa for a multiday trip starting Sunday. Published June 10, 2015
Jeb Bush: ‘If I’m a candidate, there’s no fifth place kind of mentality in my mind’
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, in the midst of a swing through Europe, downplayed the significance of early polls on Wednesday and defended the recent move to tap GOP strategist Danny Diaz to manage his anticipated presidential campaign over former Mitt Romney campaign staffer David Kochel. Published June 10, 2015
Carly Fiorina vows to make first GOP presidential debate
Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina says she will be on the stage in August at the first GOP presidential debate, which is to be limited to the top 10 candidates in recent public polls leading up to the forum. Published June 10, 2015
Rand Paul: ‘White kids don’t get the same justice’
Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky took his pitch for criminal justice reform on Tuesday to Baltimore, where he once again mentioned Kalief Browder, a New York man who recently committed suicide after having spent three years at Rikers without being convicted of a crime. Published June 10, 2015
In Germany, Jeb Bush offers support for Obama’s trade deal, authority
On the first day of a closely watched European trip to Germany, Poland and Estonia, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush on Tuesday made a pitch in Berlin for strong U.S.-European ties to confront Russian President Vladimir Putin, while keeping the door open for Russia to one day rejoin the family of European nations. Published June 9, 2015
Robert Gibbs joins McDonald’s in communications role
Robert Gibbs, President Obama's former press secretary, is joining McDonald's as "executive vice president, global chief communications officer," the fast food chain announced Tuesday. Published June 9, 2015
Chris Christie slams GOP lawmakers for surveillance stance
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday said America is now weaker than it was before the expiration of the National Security Agency's phone-snooping program and ripped into "endless speeches on the floor of Senate" during the recent debate over surveillance. Published June 9, 2015
Jeb Bush: ‘Russia must respect the sovereignty of all of its neighbors’
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush will call on Russia to "respect the sovereignty of its neighbors" Tuesday during a speech in Germany, as Mr. Bush makes an overseas trip ahead of an announcement next week on his 2016 presidential plans. Published June 9, 2015
Rick Perry signs Americans for Tax Reform’s Taxpayer Protection Pledge
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry has signed Americans for Tax Reform's Taxpayer Protection Pledge to oppose and veto any efforts to increase taxes. Published June 9, 2015
