David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Mike Huckabee: I actually know about poverty
In a new opinion piece, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee sounded off on the "political class" as he hammered things like Wall Street bank bailouts at the same time as people in Iowa are being "punished" with big taxes and burdensome regulations. Published March 13, 2015
Mitt Romney: It would take ‘uncommon courage’ for Obama to nix Iran deal
Former Massachusetts Gov. and 2012 GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney says President Obama should walk away from a "flimsy" nuclear deal with Iran and that it would take "uncommon courage" for Mr. Obama to do so. Published March 13, 2015
Valerie Jarrett: ‘I intend to stay until the lights go off’
Valerie Jarrett, a senior adviser to President Obama, said she doesn't plan to leave the White House "until the lights go off" and talked down a comparison of her influence at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. to that of former Vice President Dick Cheney. Published March 13, 2015
Rand Paul brings on another past Cruz staffer, will open tech office in Austin
Sen. Rand Paul, Kentucky Republican, said Thursday that he's bringing on a veteran of Sen. Ted Cruz's 2012 campaign to serve as a strategist — one of the latest steps in the frenetic jockeying for staffers among the possible 2016 GOP presidential contenders — and is also opening a digital engagement office in Austin, Texas. Published March 12, 2015
Chris Christie supporters launch super PAC ahead of 2016
As New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie looks to find his footing in the 2016 GOP presidential field, his supporters have launched a super PAC that can raise unlimited amounts of money to boost a possible bid and Mr. Christie's leadership PAC is bringing on three veterans of President George W. Bush's re-election campaign. Published March 12, 2015
Six in 10 say Iran deal unlikely to slow nuclear weapons development: poll
Six in 10 likely U.S. voters say it's unlikely the treaty President Obama is negotiating with Iran will slow or stop the country's development of nuclear weapons, according to a survey released Thursday. Published March 12, 2015
Cruz, Jindal, Santorum, Bolton on schedule for South Carolina security summit
As some potential GOP presidential contenders descend on New Hampshire in the coming days, others are scheduled to be in another early presidential state, South Carolina, on Saturday. Published March 12, 2015
Rick Perry invokes Tip O’Neill, touts criminal justice reform in New Hampshire
Speaking in New Hampshire Thursday, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry touted results from criminal justice reform in his home state as an example of "real conservatism." Published March 12, 2015
Chappaqua, N.Y., man puts up ‘For Sale: Used Email Server’ sign after Hillary Clinton’s explanation
A New York man apparently thought fellow Chappaqua resident Hillary Rodham Clinton's Tuesday explanation for her use of a private e-mail system as secretary of state wasn't entirely up to snuff. Published March 12, 2015
Ted Cruz on Iran: ‘I believe we’re at a moment like Munich’
Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas Republican, said he believes the ongoing situation with Iran calls to mind the 1938 deal granting Adolf Hitler parts of Czechoslovakia in an ultimately futile effort to halt the dictator's encroachment. Published March 12, 2015
Martin O’Malley: Hillary Clinton capable of defending herself
For the second straight day, former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley largely steered clear of criticizing former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton over her use of a private e-mail system while serving as the nation's top diplomat, saying Mrs. Clinton is capable of defending herself and that there are other more pressing issues facing the country. Published March 12, 2015
Government No. 1 problem in the country, Americans say
Government has been named the most important problem facing the country for four straight months and has widened its lead over the second-ranking issue of the economy compared to last month, a Gallup poll said. Published March 12, 2015
Tom Cotton: ‘Surprised’ Hillary Clinton not standing up for constitutional powers of Congress
Sen. Tom Cotton shot back at former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Wednesday evening after Mrs. Clinton tweeted her displeasure about an open letter led by Mr. Cotton and signed by 46 other Republican senators warning Iranian leaders that any deal over the country's nuclear program could be undone by the next president. Published March 12, 2015
Jeb Bush sells stakes in consulting, business firms
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has sold stakes in consulting and business firms he had joined after his time as governor, taking more clear steps toward a possible presidential run. Published March 11, 2015
Host of potential 2016 GOP contenders descend on New Hampshire
Several potential GOP presidential contenders are scheduled to be out on the hustings in the early presidential state of New Hampshire this week, looking to test the waters with local Republicans as they gauge support for potential runs. Published March 11, 2015
Glenn Ivey announces run to replace Donna Edwards in Md.
Former Prince George's County State's Attorney Glenn Ivey said Wednesday he plans to run for Rep. Donna Edwards' 4th congressional district seat in Maryland after Ms. Edwards said Tuesday she's running to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski. Published March 11, 2015
Rand Paul: ‘I don’t think convenience should trump national security’
Sen. Rand Paul, Kentucky Republican, is calling for an independent investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's private e-mail use as the country's top diplomat, saying convenience should not trump national security. Published March 11, 2015
Trey Gowdy: Benghazi Committee to seek private e-mails from Clinton aides
The House Select Committee on Benghazi will reportedly seek private emails from some of former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's lieutenants at the State Department. Published March 11, 2015
Marco Rubio: Obama a ‘backbencher’ in Illinois, served ‘two uneventful’ years in U.S. Senate
Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, a first-term senator who is considering a run for president, says he's no President Obama, who famously left in the middle of his first term in the chamber for the White House. Published March 11, 2015
Donna Edwards officially makes bid for Mikulski’s Maryland Senate seat
U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards, Maryland Democrat, officially threw her hat into the ring on Tuesday in the race to replace retiring Sen. Barbara Mikulski, setting up what is likely to be a heated primary battle against at least one other fellow congressman in the Old Line State. Published March 10, 2015