David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Public split on impeachment: ‘Like the hearings have never happened’: Poll
As the House prepares to formally impeach President Trump this week, Americans are split on the issue as recent hearings failed to move the needle, according to polling released on Monday. Published December 16, 2019
Pete Buttigieg releases policies to usher in ‘new era’ for Latinos
Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg on Monday released a set of policies designed to usher in a 'new era' for the Latino community that includes a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants and more investments in Hispanic entrepreneurs. Published December 16, 2019
Andrew Yang: Big spending from Michael Bloomberg and Tom Steyer will be a ‘dud’
Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang on Thursday predicted that the big-time spending from billionaire 2020 rivals Michael Bloomberg and Tom Steyer isn't going to amount to much. Published December 13, 2019
Joe Biden to Elizabeth Warren: ‘If we can’t unify the country, you all ought to go home now’
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden on Thursday tried to rebut some apparent criticism from Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, a top rival for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, that he's being overly rosy about the prospects for bipartisanship after President Trump is out of office. Published December 13, 2019
Joe Biden holds on to dwindling lead in South Carolina: Poll
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden's Democratic opponents are eating into his lead in Mr. Biden's "firewall" state of South Carolina, according to a Post and Courier-Change Research poll released on Thursday. Published December 13, 2019
Mitch McConnell: ‘No chance’ that Donald Trump is removed from office
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday said there is "no chance" the Senate would vote to remove President Trump from office if the Democratic-controlled House does vote to impeach him. Published December 13, 2019
Joe Biden rolls out immigration proposal, Elizabeth Warren releases ‘Blue New Deal’
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden on Wednesday laid out a set of immigration proposals that would reverse Trump administration policies and shuttle more taxpayer dollars toward Central American countries. Published December 12, 2019
Cory Booker fights on despite expected debate snub
Sen. Cory A. Booker is vowing to fight on in the Democratic presidential race after coming to grips with the fact that his hopes of qualifying for the debate next week in Los Angeles are likely dashed. Published December 12, 2019
Elizabeth Warren, in New Hampshire, makes pitch for ‘big, structural change’
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts on Thursday made the pitch that she is the candidate in the 2020 Democratic presidential field uniquely positioned to fight for and deliver "big, structural change" as she sharpened contrasts with several top opponents. Published December 12, 2019
Pete Buttigieg preaches ‘balance’ for 2020 ticket, Cabinet
Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg on Thursday talked up the importance of "balance" on a would-be 2020 ticket and in his administration, as he tries to juice his comparatively lower numbers among African-Americans and younger voters. Published December 12, 2019
Cory Booker: ‘Polling is such bulls—’
Sen. Cory A. Booker of New Jersey, who likely won't qualify for the next Democratic presidential debate, had some choice words about the nature of polling this week. Published December 12, 2019
Mike Bloomberg drops $100 million on presidential campaign ads
Former New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has dropped more than $100 million on ads in his 2020 White House bid, surging past his Democratic rivals in the money race as he tests the outer limits of how far unlimited financial resources can carry a presidential campaign. Published December 11, 2019
Pete Buttigieg, Joe Biden jockey for top position in New Hampshire: Poll
In the battle for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Indiana, holds a razor-thin lead over former Vice President Joseph R. Biden in New Hampshire with Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont close behind, according to a WBUR poll released Wednesday. Published December 11, 2019
Joe Biden: It’s interesting that I’m somehow the ‘old guy’ and also ‘naive’
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden on Tuesday tried to address some of the chief criticisms of his presidential campaign by saying he's somehow both the "old guy" and "naive." Published December 11, 2019
Pete Buttigieg: I ‘doubt’ my work with Blue Cross Blue Shield was part of what led to layoffs
Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday said he doubts the private sector consulting work he did for a major health provider in Michigan played a part in subsequent layoffs at the company. Published December 11, 2019
Andrew Yang hits polling benchmark to qualify for December debate
Entrepreneur Andrew Yang on Tuesday became the seventh active candidate to hit the benchmarks to qualify for the Democratic presidential debate later this month, amid lobbying from within the party to rework the Democratic National Committee's oft-criticized polling and fundraising criteria. Published December 10, 2019
Joe Biden holds lead over 2020 Democratic rivals: Poll
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden holds an edge over Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont, Mr. Biden's nearest Democratic presidential rival, according to a national Monmouth University poll released on Tuesday. Published December 10, 2019
Tulsi Gabbard says she won’t participate in December debate if she qualifies
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii on Monday said she won't participate in next week's Democratic presidential debate regardless of whether or not she qualifies. Published December 10, 2019
Bernie Sanders wins endorsement from Center for Popular Democracy Action, key liberal coalition
Amid a rebound in some recent polling, Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont on Tuesday won the presidential endorsement of the Center for Popular Democracy Action, a coalition of liberal advocacy and organizing groups totaling about 600,000 members. Published December 10, 2019
Michael Bloomberg wins backing of Sam Liccardo, San Jose mayor and former Harris supporter
Democratic presidential hopeful and billionaire Michael Bloomberg on Monday won the backing of San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, who had been a supporter of Sen. Kamala D. Harris of California. Published December 10, 2019