David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Bernie Sanders’ rivals leave wiggle room on contested convention
Sen. Bernard Sanders' 2020 Democratic presidential rivals tried to leave themselves a bit of wiggle room for late-stage politicking in the event that a single candidate doesn't win a majority of pledged delegates before the Democratic National Convention. Published February 19, 2020
Elizabeth Warren: Bernie Sanders’ ‘revolution’ too much of a gamble for most
Sen. Elizabeth Warren sought to distance herself from Sen. Bernard Sanders by declaring her support for capitalism and warning Democrats are concerned about nominating a candidate with his sort of "narrow vision" to defeat President Trump. Published February 19, 2020
Bernie Sanders points to scoreboard when asked about wariness over socialism
Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont essentially told people to check out the scoreboard when asked about a recent poll showing that two-thirds of American voters were uncomfortable with a socialist candidate for president. Published February 19, 2020
Amy Klobuchar asks Pete Buttigieg: ‘Are you trying to say that I’m dumb?’
Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota on Wednesday asked former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg if he was calling her "dumb" for haranguing her recently blanking on the name of Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. Published February 19, 2020
Pete Buttigieg blasts Bernie Sanders on medical record release
Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg said Wednesday that Sen. Bernard Sanders should be more transparent about his medical history. Published February 19, 2020
Elizabeth Warren unloads on Michael Bloomberg over non-disclosure agreements
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Wednesday declined to say he would release female employees within his financial and media empire from non-disclosure agreements dealing with alleged sexual harassment and gender discrimination. Published February 19, 2020
Michael Bloomberg: I’m ‘embarrassed’ about how ‘stop-and-frisk’ turned out
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Wednesday said he's "embarrassed" at how the "stop-and-frisk" policing policies in his city turned out, saying a well-intentioned program got out of control. Published February 19, 2020
Elizabeth Warren mocks Amy Klobuchar’s health care plan: ‘Two paragraphs’
Sen. Elizabeth Warren defended the push for Medicare for All, saying her rivals are offering plans that do go far enough in helping families. Published February 19, 2020
Pete Buttigieg: Bernie Sanders, Michael Bloomberg ‘most polarizing figures on this stage’
In the debate Wednesday, former Mayor Pete Buttigieg tore into rivals Sen. Bernard Sanders and billionaire media mogul Michael Bloomberg, labeling them the "most polarizing figures on this stage." Published February 19, 2020
Bernie Sanders disowns online attacks, suggests foreign interference at fault
Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont on Wednesday said he disowns anyone lobbying ugly attacks online on his behalf after such complaints from a leading union for culinary workers in Nevada. Published February 19, 2020
Michael Bloomberg touts business chops, silences rivals
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg finally left his rivals with nothing to say when he reminded them of their lack of business experience. Published February 19, 2020
Amy Klobuchar: Want to end internet sexism? Elect a woman
Sen. Amy Klobuchar said she knows how to stop sexism on the internet - elect a woman. Published February 19, 2020
Michael Bloomberg: No chance Bernie Sanders beats Donald Trump
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Wednesday there is zero chance Sen. Bernard Sanders can beat President Trump in the November election. Published February 19, 2020
Elizabeth Warren goes nuclear on Michael Bloomberg to kick off Democratic debate
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts immediately went for the jugular of former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg at the start of Wednesday's Democratic presidential debate, slamming him for his alleged history of demeaning and sexist comments about women. Published February 19, 2020
Richard Grenell to be acting director of national intelligence
President Trump on Wednesday tapped Richard Grenell, the current U.S. ambassador to Germany, to be the acting director of national intelligence, elevating a trusted adviser to oversee an intelligence community even though Mr. Grenell's background doesn't necessarily lend itself to the all-important post. Published February 19, 2020
Tom Steyer targets Bloomberg with ‘seven-figure’ TV ad buy
Democratic presidential hopeful Tom Steyer is launching what his presidential campaign called an initial "seven-figure" TV ad buy targeting 2020 rival Michael Bloomberg over the former New York mayor's past support for "racist" policies. Published February 19, 2020
Elizabeth Warren getting air cover from new super PAC ahead of Nevada caucuses
After repeatedly and forcefully denouncing outside spending, Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts is getting air cover from a brand-new super PAC ahead of the Nevada caucuses Saturday. Published February 19, 2020
Bernie Sanders camp admits Bloomberg didn’t have heart attacks
A spokeswoman for Sen. Bernard Sanders' presidential campaign on Wednesday acknowledged that she misspoke when she said former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg had heart attacks as she was trying to vouch for Mr. Sanders' health. Published February 19, 2020
Bernie Sanders up big in Nevada: Poll
Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont has a sizable lead in Nevada ahead of Saturday's caucuses, according to a survey released on Monday. Published February 18, 2020
Mike Bloomberg makes debate stage, will face Dem rivals for 1st time
Billionaire media mogul Michael R. Bloomberg will get his first major test as a Democratic presidential contender at Wednesday night's debate in Las Vegas after weeks of relying on big-money ads and tightly scripted campaign appearances. Published February 18, 2020
