David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Joe Biden begins aggressive campaign in red states
Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden is going on offense ahead of the first presidential debate to expand the electoral map, extending his paid media presence and deploying top surrogates in red states such as Iowa, Nebraska and Georgia. Published September 28, 2020
Kamala Harris asserts role in Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearings
Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala D. Harris said Monday that she will "definitely" be involved in the upcoming confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett, President Trump's pick for the U.S. Supreme Court. Published September 28, 2020
Kamala Harris: We won’t let Trump ‘infection’ spread to Supreme Court
Democratic vice-presidential nominee Kamala D. Harris said Monday that the American people aren't about to allow the "infection" President Trump has spread throughout the country to infiltrate the U.S. Supreme Court. Published September 28, 2020
Donald Trump Jr. on father’s taxes: ‘People don’t understand what goes into a business’
Donald Trump Jr. said Monday that his father took advantage of nifty accounting and tax breaks after The New York Times published a story on Sunday saying that the president paid only $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017. Published September 28, 2020
Gun sale surge aimed at defense set to break record
The run on guns coincides with the coronavirus crisis and deadly riots that have put Americans on guard. Published September 27, 2020
Lindsey Graham begs for campaign cash on TV: ‘I am being killed financially’
Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina begged for campaign cash during a Thursday morning TV appearance, saying he's getting "killed" in the money game by Democratic challenger Jaime Harrison. Published September 24, 2020
Donald Trump trails Joe Biden by 3 points in Iowa, tied in Georgia, up 3 in Texas: Poll
Joseph R. Biden had a narrow lead in Iowa over President Trump, the two candidates were tied in Georgia, and Mr. Trump had a similarly tiny edge in Texas, according to polling released on Thursday. Published September 24, 2020
Joe Biden ahead of Donald Trump by 5 points in Virginia: Poll
Joseph R. Biden has a 5-point lead over President Trump in Virginia, a state that hasn't been top of mind for either side compared to other battlegrounds this cycle, according to polling released Thursday. Published September 24, 2020
Joe Biden leads Donald Trump by 6 points in Pennsylvania: Poll
Joseph R. Biden leads President Trump by 6 points in the critical state of Pennsylvania, according to polling released on Thursday. Published September 24, 2020
Joe Biden: Justice Department has become ‘Department of Trump’
Joseph R. Biden said Wednesday his Justice Department wouldn't automatically pursue charges against President Trump when he leaves office as the Democratic presidential nominee knocked the president for turning DOJ into the "Department of Trump." Published September 23, 2020
Joe Biden: Kamala Harris ready to step in ‘if somebody pushed me off a roof or something’
Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden said Wednesday that Sen. Kamala Harris, his running mate, would be ready to step in on "day one" as president if he was met with an unfortunate accident like getting pushed off a roof. Published September 23, 2020
Senate Republicans release report on Hunter Biden’s ‘problematic’ business ties
Senate Republicans released a long-anticipated report Wednesday that details Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden's alleged conflicts of interest when he was vice president and his son Hunter Biden was making millions with sweetheart business deals in Ukraine, Russia and China. Published September 23, 2020
Cindy McCain endorses Joe Biden
Cindy McCain, the widow of the late Sen. John McCain of Arizona, endorsed Joseph R. Biden for president on Tuesday, calling him a good and honest man who will lead the country with dignity. Published September 22, 2020
Commission announces topics for first presidential debate
The Commission on Presidential Debates on Tuesday announced the topics that will be covered in the first presidential debate between President Trump and Joseph R. Biden. Published September 22, 2020
Donald Trump, Joe Biden tied in Iowa: Poll
President Trump and Joseph R. Biden are in a dead heat in Iowa, according to polling released Tuesday six weeks out from election day. Published September 22, 2020
Joe Biden declines to take a position on expanding Supreme Court
Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden is refusing to say whether he supports packing the Supreme Court, labeling the question a distraction, even though adding more justices has emerged as a top item on his liberal base's wish list. Published September 22, 2020
Lindsey Graham: GOP has the votes to confirm Supreme Court nominee before the election
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham said Monday evening that Republicans have the votes to confirm President Trump's Supreme Court nominee before the November election. Published September 22, 2020
Supreme Court fight fires up campaign
President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden quickly moved to capitalize on the enthusiasm of their party bases for filling a vacancy on the Supreme Court, hauling in a wave of campaign contributions and strategizing messaging to boost voter turnout. Published September 21, 2020
Joe Biden to Trump supporters: He doesn’t respect or care about you
Joseph R. Biden on Monday said President Trump couldn't care less about his own supporters, saying the adoration they shower upon him at his massive rallies is a one-way proposition. Published September 21, 2020
Most Americans say the winner of Nov. 3 election should fill Ginsburg seat: Poll
Most Americans said they think the winner of November's presidential election should fill the vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court left by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, according to polling conducted over the weekend. Published September 21, 2020
