David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Rick Perry: I’d undo bad Iran deal ‘in a heartbeat’
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry appears to be on the side of Republican senators who signed onto a letter to Iranian leaders warning that any deal over Iran's nuclear program without congressional approval is merely an agreement that could be undone by the next president. Published March 10, 2015
Trey Gowdy: Shame on me if I trust State Department to be ‘neutral arbiter’ of Clinton records
Rep. Trey Gowdy, South Carolina Republican, says he is not confident the State Department can be a neutral arbiter of former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's records amid the controversy over Mrs. Clinton's use of a private e-mail during her time as the nation's top diplomat. Published March 10, 2015
GOP voters appear most open to supporting Marco Rubio, Scott Walker for 2016: poll
Potential Republican primary voters appear most open to supporting Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker for president in a new poll that shows overall voters are clamoring for "change" even more than they were in 2008. Published March 10, 2015
Tom Cotton: Joe Biden has been wrong on foreign policy, national security for decades
Responding to a statement from Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. that GOP senators' March 9 letter to Iranian leaders was "beneath the dignity" of the Senate, Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas said Tuesday that Mr. Biden has been wrong on foreign policy for decades. Published March 10, 2015
Hillary Clinton: ‘We’re not there yet’ on advancement of women
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Monday that while progress has been made in the advancement of women and girls over the past 20 years, significant steps remain in boosting female participation in areas such as education. Published March 9, 2015
Jeb Bush, Scott Walker in virtual tie atop 2016 GOP field: poll
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker have separated themselves a bit from the rest of the potential 2016 GOP field and sit in a virtual tie for the lead in a new poll. Published March 9, 2015
Senate Republicans’ letter to Iran draws furious response from White House, Democrats
A letter from Senate Republicans to Iranian leaders sparked a furious response from the White House on Monday, with administration officials accusing the GOP of seeking war and undermining its diplomatic efforts to stop Iran's pursuit of a nuclear weapon. Published March 9, 2015
Jeb Bush divides Republicans: poll
Potential Republican primary voters are divided over whether they could support former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush for president in 2016, according to a new poll. Published March 9, 2015
Rand Paul rule: Kentucky plan to allow presidential, Senate runs clears hurdle
A Kentucky Republican party committee has moved forward a plan that would change Kentucky's presidential primary to a caucus and would enable Sen. Rand Paul to run both for re-election to the Senate next year and for president. Published March 9, 2015
Joe Biden: Bigots ‘an incredibly smaller and smaller minority’
Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. tied the gay rights movement to the civil rights movement Friday, a day before the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, and touted progress on both fronts since the 1960s. Published March 6, 2015
Race relations worse under Obama: poll
A day ahead of President Obama's trip to Selma to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, a new poll shows that four in 10 Americans believe race relations have worsened over the course of his presidency. Published March 6, 2015
Laura Bush: I’d like to see a female president elected — just not in 2016
Former first lady Laura Bush said she'd like to see a woman in the White House but that her loyalties for 2016 lie with her brother-in-law. Published March 6, 2015
Rand Paul: Hillary Clinton probably the nominee ‘if her health holds up’
Sen. Rand Paul, Kentucky Republican, said former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will likely be the next Democratic presidential nominee if her health holds up — but also said that prospect isn't entirely bad. Published March 6, 2015
Democrats Joe Sestak, Ted Strickland, Jason Kander bid to unseat freshman Republican senators
Democrats have recruited big names to run in some of the most competitive Senate races next year, helping the party put early pieces into place as they make a major push to recapture the upper chamber. Published March 5, 2015
U.S. less safe today than before 9/11, voters say: poll
A majority of U.S. voters now believe the United States is less safe than it was before the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, according to a Fox News poll. Published March 5, 2015
Ted Cruz’s new book set for June 30 release date
Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas Republican and a possible 2016 GOP presidential candidate, is out with a new book this summer titled "A Time for Truth: Reigniting the Miracle of America." Published March 5, 2015
Ben Carson: ‘My choice of language does not reflect fully my heart on gay issues’
Retired neurosurgeon and potential 2016 GOP presidential contender Ben Carson is apologizing for comments he made tying prison behavior to his contention that sexuality is a choice. Published March 5, 2015
Scott Walker, Jeb Bush top potential 2016 GOP field in new poll
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush are running first and second in a new poll on the 2016 GOP presidential field, putting a bit of distance between themselves and other possible contenders. Published March 5, 2015
Hillary Clinton: ‘I want the public to see my email’
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has weighed in on the controversy surrounding her exclusive use of a private e-mail system while serving as the nation's top diplomat, saying via social media that she wants the public to see the communications. Published March 5, 2015
Joe Sestak seeks re-match with GOP Sen. Pat Toomey in Pennsylvania
Former Democratic Rep. Joe Sestak of Pennsylvania, who defied party leaders' wishes by running in and winning a 2010 primary against former Sen. Arlen Spector, said Wednesday he's running for U.S. Senate again in 2016, providing Democrats another big name as they look to play offense on a favorable map and re-take control of the chamber. Published March 4, 2015
