David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Bernie Sanders: ‘The young people of this country are on our side’
Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont said on Wednesday that the ideas he's championing in his presidential campaign are winning and that the "young people" in the U.S. are on his side. Published March 12, 2020
Tom Perez: Not contemplating an online Democratic National Convention
Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez said he isn't going to cancel the party's national convention in July due to the escalating coronavirus outbreak, which is quickly disrupting people's lives both in the U.S. and around the globe. Published March 12, 2020
Senate Dems roll out economic relief proposals in response to coronavirus outbreak
Senate Democrats on Wednesday rolled out a grab bag of economic and federal assistance proposals as a response to the expanding coronavirus outbreak, saying their approach targets people who might be hurting directly as a result of the spreading virus. Published March 11, 2020
Bernie Sanders wins Dem presidential caucuses in North Dakota
Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont has won the North Dakota caucuses, notching at least one victory in what otherwise has been a rough stretch for his presidential hopes. Published March 11, 2020
Tulsi Gabbard: Why are the elites trying to ‘erase’ my candidacy?
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii on Tuesday questioned why the political elites in Washington, D.C., were trying to "erase" her presidential campaign as former Vice President Joseph R. Biden was tightening his grip on the Democratic nomination. Published March 11, 2020
Biden campaign touts ‘greatest political comeback in American history’
Former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign said his resurrection in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary contest amounts to a historically great political comeback. Published March 11, 2020
Ro Khanna: Bernie Sanders will debate Joe Biden on Sunday
Rep. Ro Khanna, a national co-chair for Sen. Bernard Sanders' presidential campaign, on Wednesday predicted that Mr. Sanders would soldier on with his White House run at least through Sunday's debate in Arizona. Published March 11, 2020
Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders cancel Cleveland rallies over coronavirus concerns
Sen. Bernard Sanders and former Vice President Joseph R. Biden both canceled campaign events that had been planned for Tuesday evening in Cleveland, Ohio, marking the first apparent instances of the 2020 campaign schedule falling victim to the coronavirus. Published March 10, 2020
Joe Biden gets in heated exchange over gun control: ‘You’re full of s—-‘
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden got into a heated exchange Tuesday morning over the issue of the Second Amendment and gun rights at an auto plant in Michigan as voters were heading to the polls in the critical state. Published March 10, 2020
Mike Bloomberg announces new local coronavirus initiative
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Tuesday announced a new project through several of his organizations that will provide mayors across the country with information on how to best mitigate and deal with the expanding coronavirus outbreak. Published March 10, 2020
Bernie Sanders says he wouldn’t close borders as part of coronavirus response
Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont on Monday said he wouldn't shutter U.S. borders as part of a potential response to the coronavirus outbreak. Published March 10, 2020
Joe Biden leads Bernie Sanders by 6 points in Washington: Poll
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden held a 6-point lead over Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont in Washington state, one of six states holding presidential nominating contests on Tuesday, according to a survey released on the eve of the primary. Published March 10, 2020
Joe Biden suggests he could veto ‘Medicare for All’ bill if it got to his desk
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden said that if a "Medicare for All" bill got to his desk as president, it would not automatically earn his signature. Published March 10, 2020
Leading Democratic super PAC to ‘protect and defend’ Joe Biden in key states
The head of a leading Democratic super PAC on Tuesday said that while they're still officially neutral in the Democratic presidential primary contest, the time has come to give former Vice President Joseph R. Biden some air cover in key states amid GOP attacks. Published March 10, 2020
Joe Biden leads Bernie Sanders ahead of next round of primaries
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden is looking to deliver the decisive blow against Sen. Bernard Sanders on Tuesday and firmly take the reins in the 2020 Democratic presidential race. Published March 9, 2020
Steve Bullock announces U.S. Senate bid in Montana
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock on Monday threw his hat into the U.S. Senate race against incumbent GOP Sen. Steve Daines, giving Democrats a high-profile recruit in the red state. Published March 9, 2020
Joe Biden up big in Michigan ahead of March 10 primary: Poll
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden has a 24-point lead over Sen. Bernard Sanders in Michigan, the biggest prize among six states holding their presidential nominating contests on Tuesday, according to a survey released on Monday. Published March 9, 2020
Cory Booker endorses Joe Biden for president
Sen. Cory A. Booker of New Jersey on Monday said he is endorsing former Vice President Joseph R. Biden for president, adding another former 2020 rival to Mr. Biden's support team. Published March 9, 2020
Joe Biden leads Bernie Sanders by double digits in race for Dem presidential nomination: Poll
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden has opened up a 16-point lead over Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont in the race for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, according to a national survey released on Monday. Published March 9, 2020
Pete Buttigieg endorses Joe Biden for president
Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg formally endorsed former Vice President Joseph R. Biden for president on Monday, throwing his support behind his one-time 2020 presidential rival just a day after ending his own White House bid. Published March 2, 2020
