David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Rep. Grimm apologizes for threat to break reporter ‘in half’
Rep. Michael Grimm apologized Wednesday for threatening a television reporter a day earlier, but watchdog groups are still calling for the House ethics committee to investigate the New York Republican, arguing his behavior violated the chamber rules. Published January 29, 2014
Sherman will intercept Manning in Seahawks’ 13-point win, Sen. Murray predicts
It's not exactly surprising that Sen. Patty Murray, Washington Democrat, is taking the Seattle Seahawks in this Sunday's Super Bowl over the Denver Broncos — but she's going with a pretty specific prediction for how the game will turn out. Published January 29, 2014
Rand Paul: Bill Clinton a ‘serial philanderer’ who took advantage of women in the workplace
Sen. Rand Paul, Kentucky Republican, blasted former President Bill Clinton Wednesday morning as a "serial philanderer" and argued that there's a question of hypocrisy as Democrats accuse the GOP of engaging in their own "war on women." Published January 29, 2014
Rep. Paul Ryan: ‘Keeping my options open’ for 2016
Rep. Paul Ryan, Wisconsin Republican and the GOP's 2012 vice presidential nominee, said Wednesday morning that he's "keeping his options open" for a potential presidential run in 2016. Published January 29, 2014
Joe Biden is ‘OK’ without White House run
Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. demurred Wednesday morning on whether he's going to run for president in 2016, but said that if he doesn't, "we'll all be OK." Published January 29, 2014
RNC’s Reince Priebus: ‘General consensus’ that something big has to happen on immigration
Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus said Wednesday that there's a "general consensus" in his party that something big needs to happen on overhauling the country's immigration laws and that more specifics would be unveiled this week at House Republicans' annual retreat. Published January 29, 2014
David Axelrod: ‘Organized policy from the beginning’ to thwart Obama
Echoing a sentiment floated by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi Tuesday, former White House adviser David Axelrod said Wednesday that the kind of obstacles President Obama is facing pales in comparison to those that dogged former President George W. Bush. Published January 29, 2014
Congress’ bipartisan facade for State of the Union seen fading
Three years after an assassination attempt on then-Rep. Gabrielle Gifford brought members of Congress together, fewer lawmakers crossed the aisle Tuesday night, leaving the chamber once again a partisan seesaw. Published January 28, 2014
Virginia Democrats re-take control of state Senate
Virginia Democrats asserted control of the evenly divided state Senate on Tuesday and organized as a majority, tipping the balance of power away from Republicans and casting a toxic pall over Capitol Square after the GOP vociferously registered its complaints. Published January 28, 2014
It is what it is: Obama no longer trying to change Washington culture, former aide says
President Obama ran in 2008 on a platform of pledging to change the culture in Washington — an effort that his former spokesman says the White House has now acknowledged is essentially fruitless. Published January 28, 2014
Nancy Pelosi: ‘We did not treat President Bush this way’
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, said Tuesday that a large segment of the GOP is "anti-government, anti-science, and anti-Obama" and that while Democrats opposed much of President George W. Bush's agenda, Republican obstruction to President Obama is "something quite stunning." Published January 28, 2014
Majority back state efforts to legalize marijuana, poll shows
A majority of Americans support recent efforts in the country to legalize marijuana, said a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll. Published January 28, 2014
N.J. Gov. Chris Christie’s numbers take a hit in wake of bridge controversy, poll shows
More people now think New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is mostly not telling the truth about whether he knew of subordinates directing lane closures on the George Washington Bridge, according to a new poll that shows Mr. Christie's numbers taking a hit in the wake of the scandal. Published January 28, 2014
Americans say the state of our union is weak
Americans hold a deeply pessimistic view of the country in a new poll released ahead of President Obama's State of the Union Address, with more than six in 10 saying the country is headed in the wrong direction and 70 percent dissatisfied with the economy. Published January 28, 2014
Rep. Steve King: Congress needs to restrain Obama from ‘extraconstitutional behaviors’
Rep. Steve King, Iowa Republican, chastised President Obama Tuesday for ignoring Congress on big-ticket items — for example, a new executive order to raise the minimum wage for new federal contract workers — saying lawmakers on Capitol Hill need to act to rein in the Executive Branch. Published January 28, 2014
Immigration protester, GM CEO to sit with Michelle Obama Tuesday night
A 23-year-old who was one of the "core fasters" in a recent demonstration on the Mall to lobby for comprehensive immigration reform and the CEO of General Motors will be among those seated with first lady Michelle Obama Tuesday night at President Obama's State of the Union Address. Published January 28, 2014
Virginia governors before Bob McDonnell accepted lots of gifts
A $200 leather jacket, an $18,000 Caribbean vacation rental, $350 in hunting gear — just a few of the valuable things given to the governor of Virginia in recent years. Published January 27, 2014
Republican Governors Association raises $50 million in 2013
The Republican Governors Association (RGA) raised more than $50 million in 2013 and has $50 million on hand, dwarfing both totals from four years ago. Published January 27, 2014
GOP Rep. Trey Radel, caught in cocaine sting, resigns Florida seat
Rep. Trey Radel, the freshman Florida Republican who was caught trying to purchase cocaine in a sting operation in Washington, D.C. in October, resigned from Congress Monday, setting up another special election to fill a vacancy in the GOP-controlled House. Published January 27, 2014
Creigh Deeds: ‘No fix’ for my son, but hope to prevent future tragedies
Virginia state Sen. R. Creigh Deeds said Monday there's "no fix" for his son, Gus, who committed suicide last year after struggling with mental health issues, but he hopes to work to prevent similar tragedies in the future from occurring. Published January 27, 2014