David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Kaine contrasts record with Allen in new ad
George Allen wasn't the only Virginian out with a new ad Wednesday. Tim Kaine, Mr. Allen's Democratic opponent in the state's U.S. Senate race, also unveiled a new 30-second spot. Published September 12, 2012
Voter-ID laws’ impact blunted, Democrat says
A top attorney for President Obama's campaign and the Democratic National Committee predicted Wednesday that new voter-identification laws passed in a number of states will have a minimal impact on turnout in the fall elections, saying that Democrats have made "significant progress" in blunting their effects and that he thinks the country will likely avoid electoral "Armageddon." Published September 12, 2012
Panetta slams ex-SEAL book: ‘How the hell can we run sensitive operations?’
U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta sharply criticized the book written by a former Navy SEAL that provides a first-hand account of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, saying it jeopardizes future missions and is being investigated by the Pentagon to determine whether it includes classified information. Published September 11, 2012
Va. murder-for-hire figure moves closer to freedom
A Northern Virginia man sentenced to death a decade ago in a high-stakes murder-for-hire scheme could be a step closer to freedom. Published September 9, 2012
Cuccinelli won’t appeal ruling vacating Va. death penalty sentence
The office of Attorney General Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II has declined to seek further review from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after a three-judge panel said last month that a Chantilly man sentenced to death in 2002 should be exonerated because the prosecution improperly sat on evidence discrediting a key witness. Published September 7, 2012
D.C. airports panel acts to halt lavish travel
The authority overseeing the D.C. area's two main airports approved new travel rules for its board of directors and staff and decided to halt no-bid contracts, as the emotions of the embattled board members simmered at a contentious Wednesday meeting. Published September 5, 2012
Goode approved for Va. presidential ballot
Mitt Romney is likely to have more company on the Virginia ballot than he'd prefer in November. Published September 4, 2012
Rubio: American exceptionalism imperiled under Obama
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio finally got his moment in the spotlight Thursday when he formally introduced Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, attacking President Obama's record while weaving in his own personal history as a call to arms that anyone, from any background, can make it in America. Published August 30, 2012
Delegates see bright future with Ryan, Rubio
While Mitt Romney was clearly the main event at this week's convention, the rise of stars like Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez and vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan convinced many delegates the GOP has finally left behind the party of the past decade, now so closely identified with runaway federal spending and foreign interventionism. Published August 30, 2012
GOP honors Ron Paul; Rand takes own path
Texas Rep. Ron Paul, a libertarian hero, finally got his moment at the Republican National Convention in a video tribute Wednesday as his son Rand styled himself as an outsider who works inside the system — not necessarily the standard-bearer the rabid devotees of his father seek. Published August 29, 2012
Lt. Gov. Bolling: Obama team pushing wrong issues
With Tropical Storm Isaac delaying the Republican National Convention by a day, Virginia Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling and his wife, Jean Ann, got a rare chance for some downtime Sunday and Monday evenings, using it to catch two movies – the romantic comedy "Hope Springs" and the action blockbuster "The Bourne Legacy." Published August 29, 2012
Libertarian Johnson aims to get on ballot in all states
With Mitt Romney now the official Republican presidential nominee, Libertarian Party nominee Gary E. Johnson is trying to win over liberty lovers who backed Rep. Ron Paul during the GOP's primary process, raising questions of whether either man could play the spoiler for Mr. Romney in a general election. Published August 28, 2012
GOP sets anti-porn focus in a city full of strip clubs
As Republicans flocked south for their convention in a city notorious for its "gentlemen's clubs," the GOP was set to adopt official platform language calling for strict enforcement of federal obscenity laws, including those concerning illegal distribution of pornography on the Internet, motel and cable TV and even retail stores. Published August 27, 2012
Paul forecasts a libertarian storm brewing
Rep. Ron Paul rewarded thousands of his presidential campaign supporters with a rally in Tampa, Fla., on Sunday, vowing that with their help, his small government, anti-war libertarian message will continue after he retires — no matter who occupies the White House come January. Published August 26, 2012
In Tampa, loyal Paul backers wary of Romney
As she gathered with others to hear her political hero, Rep. Ron Paul, bow off the stage, Suzanne Squire cringed when she was asked whom she will vote for in the fall election. Published August 26, 2012
Paul backers pressing to seat more delegates
A potential 11th-hour ruling from a federal judge appears to be Rep. Ron Paul's last shot at landing a speaking role at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., next week, as the party and a handful of state delegations work to steadily divide contested delegates between Mr. Paul and presumptive nominee Mitt Romney. Published August 23, 2012
Democrats to showcase women as speakers at party convention
Democrats unveiled a slew of female speakers Wednesday for their convention next month, an indication that they will continue to press Republicans on women's issues as GOP leaders furiously try to distance themselves from Missouri Senate candidate W. Todd Akin's recent comments on pregnancy and rape. Published August 22, 2012
Kaine airtime buys likely to hit female audiences
Democrat Tim Kaine, who released his first television ad Tuesday, is targeting female audiences with fall advertising buys as he and Republican George Allen both try to woo the critical voting bloc in the closely watched Virginia Senate race. Published August 21, 2012
Justice Department signs off on Va. voter ID law
The U.S. Department of Justice has signed off on Virginia's voter identification law that will now require voters without proper identification to cast their ballots provisionally, rather than signing a sworn affidavit attesting to their identity. Published August 21, 2012
Allen denounces Akin’s comments on pregnancy, rape
George Allen on Monday was among the first Republican U.S. Senate candidates to publicly condemn Missouri Rep. and Senate candidate W. Todd Akin's remarks on pregnancy and rape as he tries to join a sizable list of political comebacks that first began with an ill-timed bout of foot-in-mouth disease. Published August 20, 2012
