David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Hillary Clinton at DNC women’s forum: ‘So much at stake’ in this year’s midterms
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton urged a crowd Friday at the Women's Leadership Forum to get out the vote this year, saying that the midterm elections are "crucial" and "there is so much at stake." Published September 19, 2014
Rand Paul: Wife ‘not completely convinced’ of presidential run
It's no secret that GOP Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky is considering a presidential run in 2016. But he says neither he nor his wife are completely sold on the idea yet. Published September 19, 2014
Phil Gingrey: Wouldn’t wish John Boehner’s job on anyone — but hope he runs again
Rep. Phil Gingrey, Georgia Republican, said he wouldn't wish the job of Speaker of the House on anybody — but that he hopes Speaker John A. Boehner runs again. Published September 19, 2014
Ed Royce: Congress sending message it won’t approve ground troops
The chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said Congress was sending a message when it voted to train and equip Syrian rebels to combat the Islamic State before heading home, likely until after the November midterms. Published September 19, 2014
Most Americans don’t know which parties control the House, Senate: poll
For all the attention given to this year's midterm elections, 35 percent of Americans can't name one of the three branches of government and most don't know which parties control the U.S. House and Senate. Published September 19, 2014
McKeon on broader military authorization: Anything can ‘fail or pass’
Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said if Congress returns after the midterm elections to weigh a broader military authorization for the battle against the Islamic State, it might not pass. Published September 19, 2014
Dems block Cruz bill to strip U.S. citizenship from Islamic State defectors
Sen. Ted Cruz tried to get the Senate to consider a measure Thursday providing that any American who joins the fight with terrorist groups such as the Islamic State would immediately renounce their U.S. citizenship, but a Democratic senator objected, saying more time is necessary to weigh the significant constitutional issues it raises. Published September 18, 2014
Susan Collins: Senate should stay to debate military authorization
Sen. Susan Collins, Maine Republican, said the Senate needs to stay in session and have a full debate on authorizing military force for a campaign against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Published September 18, 2014
Karl Rove to GOP: Give money, volunteer or prep for two more years of Harry Reid
Karl Rove, former deputy chief of staff to President George W. Bush, said Republicans need to open their wallets and, if possible, volunteer — or prepare for another two years of Democrats controlling the U.S. Senate. Published September 18, 2014
GOP favorability rebounds, close to pre-shutdown levels: Gallup poll
With less than two months until November's midterm elections, the Republican party's image has regained the loss it took amid the partial shutdown of the federal government last year, Gallup said. Published September 18, 2014
Scott Walker has slight edge in Wisconsin governor’s race: poll
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has a slight edge over Democratic challenger Mary Burke in two new polls on one of the most competitive governors' races of the cycle. Published September 18, 2014
Cory Gardner up 8 points on Mark Udall in Colorado Senate race: poll
GOP Rep. Cory Gardner has an 8-point lead on incumbent Democratic Sen. Mark Udall in a poll of likely voters released Thursday. Published September 18, 2014
Dead heat in Iowa Senate race: poll
A new poll shows the U.S. Senate race in Iowa this year in a dead heat between Republican state Sen. Joni Ernst and Democratic Rep. Bruce Braley. Published September 18, 2014
Bipartisan House Benghazi panel kicks off without bickering
The House Select Committee on Benghazi's much-anticipated first public hearing Wednesday produced few partisan fireworks, as members of both parties grilled a top State Department official about improvements to embassy security in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2012, terrorist attack that left America's ambassador to Libya and three other Americans dead. Published September 17, 2014
Gowdy questions official over recommendation that Secretary of State ‘personally review’ security
Rep. Trey Gowdy, South Carolina Republican and chairman of the House select committee on Benghazi, grilled a top State Department official Wednesday over a recommendation made more than a decade ago that the U.S. Secretary of State should "personally" review and sign off on security policy decisions. Published September 17, 2014
Tim Kaine to introduce authorization for military force against Islamic State
As the House of Representatives weighs voting to fund the arming and training of Syrian rebels in the fight against the Islamic State, Sen. Tim Kaine, Virginia Democrat, says he's introducing "specific and narrow" authorization for military action against the terrorist group. Published September 17, 2014
Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper down by 10 points in re-election bid: poll
Former U.S. Rep. Bob Beauprez leads incumbent Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper by 10 points in the fall contest, said a new poll released Wednesday. Published September 17, 2014
Obama not being tough enough in dealing with Islamic State: poll
Fifty-seven percent of Americans do not believe President Obama is being tough enough in dealing with Islamic State militants, said a new poll released Wednesday. Published September 17, 2014
Republican Joni Ernst up 6 points in Iowa Senate race: poll
Republican Joni Ernst has a 6-point lead over Democratic Rep. Bruce Braley in the race in Iowa to replace retiring Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin, said a poll released Wednesday. Published September 17, 2014
Jeanne Shaheen up 5 points in New Hampshire Senate race: poll
Incumbent Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is ahead by 5 points in what could be an increasingly competitive U.S. Senate race in New Hampshire. Published September 17, 2014
