David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Mike Pence: Iran ballistic missile attack intended to ‘kill Americans’
Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday said the administration believes that Iran was trying to kill Americans when the country launched ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops earlier this week. Published January 9, 2020
Joe Biden, Michael Bloomberg best-positioned against Donald Trump in Michigan: Poll
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg hold the largest leads over President Trump in head-to-head match-ups in Michigan among a handful of 2020 Democratic presidential contenders, according to polling released late Wednesday. Published January 9, 2020
Next Democratic presidential debate in Des Moines, Iowa, set to have only five candidates
Democrats' next presidential debate could be much more intimate, with several candidates in danger of missing Friday's deadline to prove they have enough support to make the stage in what is likely the last big opportunity for prime-time exposure before the Iowa caucus. Published January 8, 2020
Joe Biden responds to Sanders’ ‘energy’ dig: ‘Bernie, I’ll see you at the caucus’
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden on Tuesday said voters can decide whether he's infusing enough energy into the 2020 presidential campaign after Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont, a top Democratic rival, said he doesn't think Mr. Biden's record is going to cut it. Published January 8, 2020
Elizabeth Warren: It was a mistake for ‘anyone’ to vote for war in Iraq
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts on Wednesday said it was a mistake for "anyone" to support the 2003 invasion of Iraq -- a universe of people that includes top 2020 Democratic presidential rival Joseph R. Biden. Published January 8, 2020
Bernie Sanders: Medicare for All ‘will create more jobs in health care than we will lose’
Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont on Tuesday said that his "Medicare for All" plan will create more jobs in health care than it will end up costing. Published January 8, 2020
Plurality of voters back airstrike that killed Soleimani: Poll
Forty-seven percent of U.S. voters said they back the airstrike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani last week, while 40% said they were opposed, according to polling released on Wednesday. Published January 8, 2020
Joe Biden takes fire from Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren as Iowa caucuses close in
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden is increasingly taking fire from his left flank over issues including the Iraq War and consumer protections as rivals Sens. Bernard Sanders and Elizabeth Warren try to wound him in the run-up to the kickoff caucuses in Iowa. Published January 7, 2020
Elizabeth Warren proposes rewrite of U.S. bankruptcy law, in contrast with Joe Biden
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts on Tuesday rolled out a proposed rewrite of U.S. bankruptcy law, including a repeal of certain provisions of a 2005 law supported by 2020 Democratic presidential rival Joseph R. Biden. Published January 7, 2020
Elizabeth Warren: Michael Bloomberg is ‘skipping the democracy part’ of the primary
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts on Monday said 2020 Democratic presidential rival Michael Bloomberg is "skipping the democracy part" of the race with a campaign that has relied on tens of millions of dollars in spending on ads thus far. Published January 7, 2020
Bernie Sanders: Joe Biden doesn’t bring the ‘energy’ Democrats need to defeat Trump
Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont on Monday evening said 2020 Democratic presidential rival Joseph R. Biden doesn't inspire the "energy" Democrats will need to defeat President Trump, criticizing the former vice president's record on issues ranging from trade to federal entitlement programs. Published January 7, 2020
Democratic Party faces possibility of contested national convention before 2020 general election
Democratic presidential hopefuls are facing the very real prospect of a brokered or contested Democratic National Convention this summer. Published January 6, 2020
Julian Castro endorses Elizabeth Warren for president
Former housing secretary Julian Castro on Monday endorsed Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts for president, just days after he ended his own bid for the White House. Published January 6, 2020
Michael Bloomberg wins endorsement from TV’s ‘Judge Judy’ Sheindlin
Democratic presidential hopeful Michael Bloomberg on Monday announced an endorsement from Judge Judy Sheindlin, the well-known TV judge whose show has been on the air for more than two decades. Published January 6, 2020
Deval Patrick launches first major ad buy
Democratic presidential hopeful Deval Patrick on Monday launched the first major ad buy of his campaign, releasing a spot that emphasizes his "underdog" status that will air in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina. Published January 6, 2020
National Rifle Association, Wayne LaPierre at crossroads for 2020 election
The National Rifle Association, after shedding its president and top lobbyist this year amid a string of internal disputes and legal battles, finds itself at a crossroads with Republican politicos wondering whether the group is still high powered or a campaign dud. Published January 5, 2020
NRA faces clouds of doubt over its 2020 influence
The National Rifle Association, after shedding its president and top lobbyist this year amid a string of internal disputes and legal battles, finds itself at a 2020 crossroads with Republican politicos wondering if the group is still high powered or a campaign dud. Published January 4, 2020
Cory Booker raises $6.6 million in fourth quarter
Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey raised $6.6 million for his presidential bid in the fourth quarter of 2019, a slight improvement from the previous three months but still well back of the upper tier of 2020 Democratic contenders. Published January 3, 2020
Elizabeth Warren raises $21.2 million in fourth quarter
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts raised $21.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2019 -- a dip from her total over the previous three months and behind the pace of several of her top 2020 Democratic presidential rivals. Published January 3, 2020
Tulsi Gabbard: Trump committed unconstitutional ‘act of war’ with killing of Soleimani
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard on Friday said President Trump violated the U.S. Constitution with an "act of war" in the targeted killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani. Published January 3, 2020
