David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Chris Christie, Mike Pence, Scott Walker to deliver State of the State addresses
Three possible GOP presidential contenders in 2016 are scheduled to provide updates and lay out their respective visions for their home states Tuesday. Published January 13, 2015
Marco Rubio: Stable family life part of ‘success sequence’ in America
Sen. Marco Rubio, who is promoting his new book "American Dreams," out this week, says a stable family life is part of a 21st century "success sequence" for Americans. Published January 13, 2015
Mitt Romney invited to RNC winter meeting in San Diego: reports
As he takes steps toward a possible third bid for the White House, 2012 GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney has been invited to address the Republican National Committee's winter meeting in San Diego this week. Published January 13, 2015
Chris Van Hollen, House Democrats push tax increases, wealth redistribution
House Democrats, fresh off massive election losses, say the problem is they didn't make a bold enough case for tax increases and wealth transfer to the poor. They rectified that Monday with a speech by Rep. Chris Van Hollen proposing tax increases on the wealthy with the money going straight to tax cuts for the poor and middle class. Published January 12, 2015
Jeff Duncan praises ‘groovy’ alternative energy technologies
Rep. Jeff Duncan, South Carolina Republican, said if the United States wants to expand the availability of land for solar and wind energy development, it should open up more federal land for exploration as part of an "all-of-the-above" approach to the issue. Published January 12, 2015
Todd Rokita: Union wage bill could be part of minimum wage discussion
Rep. Todd Rokita, Indiana Republican and a member of the House Budget Committee, said Monday that legislation to change rules on union-negotiated wages could be a way to address issues involved in the debate over raising the minimum wage. Published January 12, 2015
Rep. Tom Price: Romney-Ryan won senior vote in ‘12 on GOP Medicare proposal
The chairman of the House Budget Committee on Monday said that 2012 GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney won the senior vote on the proposal from congressional Republicans to overhaul Medicare, the federal health benefit program for seniors. Published January 12, 2015
Marco Rubio: Mistake for U.S. not to send someone to Paris march
Sen. Marco Rubio, Florida Republican, said he thought it was a "mistake" for the U.S. not to send a high-ranking official to Paris for Sunday's unity rally that reportedly attracted more than a million people. Published January 12, 2015
Marco Rubio: If I run for president, it won’t be against anyone
Sen. Marco Rubio, Florida Republican, says if he runs for president, it won't be "against" anyone. Published January 12, 2015
John Cornyn, Senate’s No. 2 Republican: Overriding veto on Keystone a ‘work in progress’
Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, Texas Republican, said Monday it remains to be seen whether there will be the necessary two-thirds vote to override a presidential veto on legislation authorizing construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline. Published January 12, 2015
John Cornyn: Anywhere we have failed states, al Qaeda can organize
Sen. John Cornyn, Texas Republican, said President Obama's not going to France for a unity rally in the wake of last week's attacks isn't the biggest issue for him, but that there has been too much political correctness in discussing events like the Fort Hood shooting and overseas wars. Published January 12, 2015
Cuba releases 53 prisoners as part of deal: report
Cuba has reportedly released all of the 53 prisoners it had pledged to set free as part of the recently announced moves to normalize relations between the communist island country and the United States. Published January 12, 2015
Rick Santorum sounds off on ‘bomb throwers’ Rand Paul, Ted Cruz
Former Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania threw a few elbows at several potential rivals for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination, calling possible contenders Sens. Rand Paul of Kentucky and Ted Cruz of Texas "bomb throwers" with little experience. Published January 12, 2015
Financially ‘secure’ Americans more likely to vote, study shows
The income gap between the richest and poorest Americans is an issue both political parties have grappled with for years, but a new study suggests that there is also a connection between financial security and participation in the political process. Published January 9, 2015
Scott Walker heading to Iowa Freedom Summit later this month
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is joining a number of other potential 2016 presidential contenders at GOP Rep. Steve King's inaugural Iowa Freedom Summit on Jan. 24, the Des Moines Register reported. Published January 9, 2015
Conservatives outnumber other groups, but liberals tick up, Gallup poll says
The number of self-identified conservatives continued to outpace the number of moderates and liberals in the U.S. population in 2014, though the gap between conservatives and liberals was the smallest in Gallup's trends since 1992. Published January 9, 2015
Bob McDonnell sentenced to 2 years in prison for public corruption
Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell was sentenced Tuesday to two years in prison on public corruption charges, a downward departure from federal sentencing guidelines and a considerably lighter term than the decade in prison prosecutors had sought. Published January 6, 2015
Jeb Bush sets up ‘Right to Rise’ PAC
In another clear step toward a possible presidential run in 2016, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush announced Tuesday he's setting up a political action committee to support like-minded candidates as he actively explores a potential bid for the White House. Published January 6, 2015
John Boehner challenger Ted Yoho: Vote for ‘status quo’ or ‘new direction’ for GOP
Rep. Ted Yoho, Florida Republican, says the number of backers willing to vote against John A. Boehner to be the Speaker of the House in the 114th Congress is more than a dozen as he continues a last-minute push to round up supporters ahead of Tuesday's vote before the full House. Published January 6, 2015
Rick Santorum invites former aides to briefing on 2016 plans: report
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, the last Republican standing against 2012 GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney, is planning to huddle with former advisers next week in Washington to discuss a possible run at the White House in 2016, CNN said. Published January 6, 2015
