David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Amy Klobuchar says she’s home for people ‘tired of the noise and the nonsense’
Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota says in a new TV ad released Friday that she's the 2020 Democratic presidential candidate for people who are "tired of the noise and nonsense." Published January 3, 2020
Bernie Sanders cites Iraq War vote in criticizing Donald Trump for ‘dangerous escalation’
Sen. Bernard Sanders late Thursday criticized the Trump administration's targeted killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani as part of a "dangerous escalation," with the Vermont senator citing his own opposition to the 2003 invasion of Iraq in the process. Published January 3, 2020
Julian Castro: Criticizing Iowa, NH status almost seen as more radical than supporting single-payer
Former housing secretary Julian Castro, who dropped his presidential bid on Thursday, said speaking out against the Democratic presidential calendar was almost considered more "radical" within the party than lobbying for "Medicare for All." Published January 3, 2020
Joe Biden raises $22.7 million in fourth quarter
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden raised $22.7 million during the final three months of 2019, notching his best fundraising quarter to date while still lagging behind 2020 rivals Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont and Pete Buttigieg. Published January 2, 2020
Julian Castro drops out of 2020 presidential race
Former Obama housing secretary Julian Castro on Thursday announced that he is suspending his 2020 presidential campaign. Published January 2, 2020
Andrew Yang raises more than $16.5 million in the fourth quarter
Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang raised more than $16.5 million during the final three months of 2019, his campaign said Thursday, as the tech entrepreneur tries to pick up steam about a month out from the Feb. 3 Iowa caucuses. Published January 2, 2020
Bernie Sanders posts $34.5 million fourth-quarter fundraising haul
Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont raised $34.5 million over the last three months, showing his financial strength roughly a month out from the first contest in the 2020 Democratic nomination race for president. Published January 2, 2020
Tulsi Gabbard: Impeachment boosts election prospects for Donald Trump, House GOP
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard bucked her Democratic Party anew, this time saying the House's impeachment of President Trump increases the prospects not only for his reelection but for the return to a Washington fully controlled by Republicans. Published December 31, 2019
David Richter, House GOP candidate, says Rep. Jeff Van Drew is ‘not somebody who saw the light’
David Richter, a GOP congressional candidate in New Jersey's 2nd District, on Tuesday cast Rep. Jeff Van Drew's recent party switch from Democrat to Republican as mere opportunism. Published December 31, 2019
Joe Biden gains ground, Bernie Sanders slips in early states: Poll
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden has gained ground on Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont and other 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls in the early states of Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina, according to polling finalized Monday. Published December 31, 2019
Cory Booker ads aim for Iowa breakthrough
Sen. Cory A. Booker rolled out a new strategy in Iowa on Monday to finally get his presidential bid noticed, launching a six-figure TV ad buy and front-loading his resources in the state that holds the nation's first nominating contest. Published December 30, 2019
Joe Biden says he’d consider tapping a Republican for a running mate
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden on Monday said that he would consider choosing a Republican for a running mate if he's the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, though he said someone who would fit the proper bill didn't immediately come to mind. Published December 30, 2019
Obama, Trump tie for most admired man in 2019: Gallup poll
President Trump was named the most admired man by U.S. voters for the first time this past year, tying former President Barack Obama for the top spot, according to polling released by Gallup on Monday. Published December 30, 2019
Pete Buttigieg hits Joe Biden on Iraq: Supported worst foreign policy decision in my lifetime
Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg on Sunday criticized rival Joseph R. Biden over Mr. Biden's initial support of the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Published December 30, 2019
Pollsters adjust 2020 methodologies after 2016 failure
Heading into 2020, pollsters are still grappling with how to wash down the bitter aftertaste of the last presidential election, when many state-level surveys failed to pick up on President Trump's late surge and the industry -- fairly or unfairly -- took the blame for getting it wrong. Published December 25, 2019
Donald Trump ties or leads top 2020 Dems across battleground states: Poll
President Trump is running even with or ahead of the leading candidates for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination across the states most likely to decide the outcome of next year's election, according to polling released on Friday. Published December 20, 2019
Gavin Newsom, California governor, defends the ‘wine cave’
After Thursday's Democratic presidential debate in Los Angeles, California Gov. Gavin Newsom defended the infamous "wine cave" where Mayor Pete Buttigieg recently held a fundraiser, saying many Democrats have used the California wine cellar for similar events. Published December 20, 2019
Bernie Sanders attacks Joe Biden health care plan ‘status quo’
Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont said former Vice President Joseph R. Biden would essentially preserve the status quo under Mr. Biden's health care proposal, which builds on Obamacare and calls for a public health insurance option. Published December 19, 2019
Amy Klobuchar reminds Pete Buttigieg that he ‘lost by 20 points’ in statewide Indiana bid
Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota on Thursday reminded Pete Buttigieg of his recent political defeats in making the case that Washington, D.C. experience and a track record of getting things done matter when it comes to building a winning coalition of support. Published December 19, 2019
Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg battle over ‘purity tests,’ ‘billionaires in wine caves’
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts tore into Pete Buttigieg on Thursday over a recent fundraising event Mr. Buttigieg held in a California "wine cave." Published December 19, 2019
