David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
More Americans support ground troops to combat the Islamic State: poll
More Americans now say the United States should use a combination of airstrikes and U.S. ground troops to combat the Islamic State terrorist group. Published October 15, 2014
Rick Santorum: ‘I’m doing everything right now as if I’m running’
Count former GOP Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania, the last Republican standing against 2012 GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney, as another heavyweight keeping an eye on 2016. Published October 15, 2014
NRSC out with ad in South Dakota Senate race
On the heels of national Democrats' entrance into the South Dakota Senate race, the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) is out with a new ad that attempts to draw similarities between Democratic candidate Rick Weiland and independent candidate Larry Pressler. Published October 14, 2014
Bill Clinton returns to Arkansas for weekend campaign swing
Former President Bill Clinton, who already barnstormed his home state of Arkansas earlier this month to support Democratic candidates in the upcoming midterm elections, is scheduled to return this weekend for a three-day jaunt, according to the state Democratic party. Published October 14, 2014
Two-thirds back travel restrictions from Ebola-affected countries: poll
Two-thirds of Americans support restricting entry into the United States by people who have been in countries affected by the Ebola virus, and nine in 10 support stricter screenings of people coming into the U.S. from such countries. Published October 14, 2014
Kay Hagan, Thom Tillis tied in North Carolina Senate race: poll
A new poll shows a tie in North Carolina between incumbent Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan and Republican Thom Tillis as national Republicans indicate they will dump some big-time money in an already expensive race that Democrats hope to hold. Published October 14, 2014
Mitt Romney is ‘done, done, done’ running for president, wife Ann insists
As Ann Romney prepares to launch a center for neurological diseases in Boston, she put in her own not-terribly-enthusiastic two cents on a possible third presidential run for her husband, 2012 GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney. Published October 14, 2014
Priebus knocks ‘desperation’ from ‘idiotic group’ pinning Ebola on Republicans
There has been no shortage of finger-pointing on the response to the emerging Ebola crisis, but Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus on Monday labeled one ad — titled "Republican cuts kill" — as desperation from an "idiotic" group. Published October 14, 2014
Cory Gardner holds slight edge in Colorado Senate race: poll
Two new polls give GOP Rep. Cory Gardner an edge in his bid to unseat incumbent Democratic Sen. Mark Udall in Colorado. Published October 14, 2014
Labor unions less enthusiastic about Democrats ahead of midterm elections
Labor unions, long a rich source of ground troops for national Democrats' Election Day victories, are expressing frustration with the party. Published October 13, 2014
Arkansas debate: Tom Cotton says Mark Pryor not ‘tough enough’ to stand up to Obama
GOP Rep. Tom Cotton said Monday that Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor isn't "tough enough" to stand up to President Obama, repeatedly accusing Mr. Pryor of voting in lockstep for what he called Mr. Obama's failed policies on the economy, health care, and in confronting the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria in a debate at the University of Central Arkansas. Published October 13, 2014
Chris Christie: I would rather die than be in the U.S. Senate
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he isn't running for public office in New Jersey again. Published October 13, 2014
Marco Rubio: ‘Deeply demoralizing’ if Islamic State succeeds in Kobani
As the battle for control of the city of Kobani continues, Sen. Marco Rubio, Florida Republican, warned of dire consequences Monday if the Islamic State succeeds in securing a foothold in the Syrian border city. Published October 13, 2014
GOP has advantage over Dems on most top issues: Gallup poll
Republican enjoy an advantage over Democrats on most of the issues voters say are important to them in determining how they will vote in November, according to Gallup. Published October 13, 2014
Dick Cheney: We’re in a ‘dangerous’ period ‘more threatening’ than pre-9/11
Former Vice President Dick Cheney said the United States is facing a period more threatening than the time period prior to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and that the next "mass casualty" attack against the United States will be worse than 9/11. Published October 13, 2014
Texas Rep. Michael Burgess: Look at visa wait times for passengers from Ebola-ridden areas
Rep. Michael Burgess, Texas Republican, said the country could have done a better job looking at people requesting travel documents and visas from areas heavily affected by the Ebola virus. Published October 13, 2014
DSCC raises $16 million in September, ends month with $14.2 million on hand
Senate Democrats' official campaign arm raised $16 million in the month of September, bringing its fundraising total this cycle to more than $127 million and leaving the group with $14.2 million on hand for the sprint to election day. Published October 13, 2014
Tillis blasts Hagan for missing committee meetings, briefing on Islamic State
Republican Thom Tillis called Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan's attendance record at Senate Armed Service Committee meetings a "disgrace" Monday, ramping up his attacks on Ms. Hagan for missing a classified briefing on the Islamic State for a fundraiser in New York. Published October 13, 2014
Bobby Jindal hits Hillary Clinton on Ebola funding
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is hitting back over remarks former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made last week suggesting that federal spending cuts have hurt the fight against the Ebola virus. Published October 13, 2014
Joni Ernst up 1 point in Iowa Senate race: poll
As 2012 GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney gave state Sen. Joni Ernst a boost in her bid for U.S. Senate bid in Iowa, a new poll shows her with a razor-thin, 1-point lead over Democratic Rep. Bruce Braley, 47 percent to 46 percent. Published October 13, 2014
