David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Amy Noone Frederick, president of 60 Plus Association, commits to Carly Fiorina’s camp
Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina has secured Amy Noone Frederick, the president of the 60 Plus Association, as senior adviser for strategy and outreach should Ms. Fiorina jump into the 2016 presidential race on the Republican side. Published April 30, 2015
Benghazi Committee gets 4,000 pages of documents and notes from State
The chairman of the House Select Committee on Benghazi announced Thursday that the panel has received more than 4,000 pages of documents and notes from the State Department's Accountability Review Board (ARB) that examined the Sept. 11, 2012 terrorist attack on a U.S. compound in Libya. Published April 30, 2015
Chris Christie headed back to Iowa in June
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is scheduled to head back to the first-in-the-nation caucus state of Iowa in early June as he approaches an announcement on his 2016 plans. Published April 30, 2015
Chuck Schumer invokes Pope Francis for help on equal pay fight vs. GOP
Sen. Charles E. Schumer of New York, the Senate's No. 3 ranking Democrat, is turning to the head of the Catholic Church for a little help with policy. Published April 30, 2015
Bernie Sanders of Vermont to enter 2016 presidential race as a Democrat
Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, a self-described "democratic socialist," is entering the 2016 presidential race as a Democrat. Published April 30, 2015
Jeb Bush: U.S. ‘does not do well when people lurk in the shadows’
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said Wednesday that America should be proud of its status as a "nation of immigrants" and that the United States does not do well when people "lurk in the shadows" as he called for "earned legal status" for illegal immigrants in the country. Published April 29, 2015
Ben Carson leads wide-open contest for GOP youth vote in ‘16: poll
Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson was the top presidential choice among potential 2016 Republican primary voters younger than 30, according to a survey released Wednesday that also indicates the young Republican vote is up for grabs among other GOP White House hopefuls. Published April 29, 2015
Most younger Americans prefer a Democrat win the White House in ‘16: poll
Americans under the age of 30 — a key group that helped propel President Obama's 2008 election to the White House and his re-election in 2012 — say they want Democrats to keep control of the White House after the 2016 elections. Published April 29, 2015
Hillary Clinton’s actions at State Dept. likely influenced by foundation donations: poll
Nearly two thirds of likely U.S. voters — including 45 percent of Democrats — think it's likely that some of the actions former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton took during her time in office were influenced by donations to the Clinton Foundation, according to a new poll. Published April 29, 2015
Rand Paul: ‘I don’t really think you can buy the presidency’
Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky says he doesn't really think the White House can be bought, touting support among small donors as one measure of power. Published April 29, 2015
Rand Paul: Societal problems in Baltimore include ‘breakdown of the family structure’
Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky said that while safety and security are paramount during riots like the ones that have taken place in Baltimore, longer-term societal problems that warrant a discussion include the breakdown of the family structure, the lack of a moral code and a "lack of fathers." Published April 29, 2015
Obama on Baltimore’s problems: ‘I’ve seen this movie too many times before’
President Obama said communities in Baltimore having problems now are "no different" than the ones he worked on in Chicago as a community organizer, calling for a long-term conversation on criminal justice reform while acknowledging people tend to move on once an immediate crisis is seemingly over. Published April 29, 2015
Scott Walker up double digits in Iowa: poll
A new poll shows Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker sitting atop a handful of 2016 GOP contenders in the early presidential state of Iowa, notching a 10-point lead over his nearest rival. Published April 28, 2015
Ben Carson tells Baltimore parents: ‘Please take control of your children’
Retired neurosurgeon and potential 2016 GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson, a former resident of Baltimore, said it is "very sad and unfortunate" to see "the destruction taking place by irresponsible individuals" in the city and called for parents to keep their kids off the streets. Published April 28, 2015
Scott Walker hits back at WSJ piece criticizing his legal immigration comments
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is hitting back at a Wall Street Journal opinion piece that criticized him for recent comments he made saying American workers and American wages should be kept in mind when making decisions on legal immigration. Published April 28, 2015
Mike Huckabee headed to Iowa for multiday swing after May 5 announcement
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee is planning a multiday swing through Iowa next week after his planned announcement on May 5 about his 2016 presidential intentions. Published April 28, 2015
Rand Paul: Bush made ‘mistake’ to topple Saddam Hussein in Iraq
Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky said Monday that it was a "mistake" to topple Saddam Hussein in Iraq and criticized the United States' subsequent intervention in Libya. Published April 28, 2015
Marco Rubio signs Americans for Tax Reform’s anti-tax pledge
Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida has signed Americans for Tax Reform's Taxpayer Protection Pledge to oppose any efforts to raise taxes if elected president, the group said Tuesday. Published April 28, 2015
Chris Christie: ‘You’re a dead man’ as a public official if you allow polls to drive you
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he's unfazed by recent poll numbers showing his job approval ratings taking a hit back home, saying public officials shouldn't be dictated by polls. Published April 28, 2015
Rand Paul: ‘I do think that there is a valuable use for drones’
Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky said Monday that President Obama was "trying to do the right thing" with respect to the recently disclosed overseas operation that mistakenly killed two hostages, and that Mr. Paul does see a valuable use for drones. Published April 27, 2015
