David Sherfinski

Joe Biden leads 2020 Democratic presidential field in post-debate poll

Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden leads the 2020 Democratic field, according to a poll released on Tuesday that also showed his net favorability rating take a hit after last week's debate.

October 22, 2019

Elizabeth Warren releases plan to overhaul K-12 education

Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Monday released an $800 billion public education plan that would zero out federal funding for new charter schools, amid a rift on the issue with black and Hispanic activists who say Democrats are abandoning them by denying school choice.

October 21, 2019

Donald Trump trails 2020 Democratic contenders in Minnesota: Poll

As President Trump's campaign works to flip Minnesota red next year, Mr. Trump is trailing the top 2020 Democratic presidential candidates in the state, according to a poll released on Monday.

October 21, 2019

Pete Buttigieg on fundraising: Can’t fight Donald Trump with ‘one hand tied behind our back’

Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg on Sunday said Democrats can't head into next year's general election against President Trump hamstrung by fundraising issues and warned against "unilaterally disarming" in the money game.

October 21, 2019

Amy Klobuchar says she’d be in Washington, D.C., for Senate impeachment trial

Sen. Amy Klobuchar said she would be in Washington, D.C., and off the presidential campaign trail in the event that the Senate stays in session for an impeachment trial in the coming months.

October 21, 2019

Elizabeth Warren says more details are coming on ‘Medicare for All’ costs

Sen. Elizabeth Warren said she'll fill in more details on how to pay for her "Medicare for All" health insurance proposal in the coming weeks, amid pressure from her 2020 Democratic presidential rivals to say whether middle-class taxes would have to go up under her plan.

October 21, 2019

Joe Biden edges Elizabeth Warren in Iowa; Pete Buttigieg jumps to third: Poll

Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden holds a narrow edge in Iowa over Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Indiana, is now running in third place, according to a poll released Monday on the 2020 Democratic presidential field.

October 21, 2019

Hillary Clinton suggests Tulsi Gabbard is being groomed to run as third-party candidate

Hillary Clinton suggested that a female candidate in the 2020 Democratic presidential field -- almost undoubtedly Rep. Tulsi Gabbard -- is being groomed to run as a third-party candidate to boost President Trump's reelection chances.

October 18, 2019

Official rebuffed after raising concerns about Hunter Biden and Ukrainian energy company in 2015

A State Department official testified this week that he raised concerns about Hunter Biden's serving on the board of a Ukrainian energy company in 2015 but was rebuffed by a Biden staffer.

October 18, 2019

Stephanie Grisham, W.H. press secretary: Trump ‘measured’ in meeting, Pelosi ‘stormed out’

White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham on Friday said President Trump was measured in a White House meeting with congressional leaders that went off the rails earlier in the week, while House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "stormed out."

October 18, 2019

James Mattis responds to Donald Trump: ‘I earned my spurs on the battlefield’

Former Defense Secretary James N. Mattis on Thursday responded to President Trump, his former boss, after Mr. Trump reportedly called him the "world's most overrated general" in a meeting with congressional leaders earlier this week.

October 18, 2019

Joe Biden leads Elizabeth Warren by 10 points in post-debate poll

Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden held a 10-point lead over Sen. Elizabeth Warren, according to a survey taken after Tuesday's debate that showed little immediate movement for the 2020 Democratic presidential contenders.

October 18, 2019

Cory Booker introduces bill to tackle gun violence, Joe Biden plan reforms government

Sen. Cory A. Booker on Wednesday introduced legislation that would provide grants to localities for intervention programs intended to ease gun violence in areas with high homicide rates.

October 17, 2019

Chuck Schumer: Greatest insult from White House meeting was lack of policy on ISIS

Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer on Thursday said the "greatest insult" from a testy meeting at the White House on Wednesday was the lack of a clear policy from President Trump on how to contain the Islamic State terrorist group, or ISIS.

October 17, 2019

Kamala Harris releases plan aimed at boosting rural America

Democratic presidential hopeful Kamala D. Harris on Thursday released a plan intended to boost rural America that includes halting President Trump's tariffs and giving job-creating businesses annual tax benefits.

October 17, 2019

Amy Klobuchar raises $1.1 million in 24 hours after debate

Sen. Amy Klobuchar raised $1.1 million in the 24 hours after Tuesday's Democratic presidential debate, her campaign said late Wednesday.

October 17, 2019

Joe Biden defends fundraising after finishing September with less than $9 million on hand

The latest numbers from the Democratic presidential money race reveal a weakness for Joseph R. Biden, who ended the quarter with less than $9 million on hand as he and other candidates burned through cash over the last three months.

October 16, 2019

Bernie Sanders paces 2020 Dems with $33.7 million on hand at the end of September

Sen. Bernard Sanders led the 2020 Democratic presidential field in the overall money race in the third quarter, finishing September with $33.7 million on hand for his campaign.

October 16, 2019

Cory Booker: We could ‘shellack’ Donald Trump if Democrats stay unified

Sen. Cory A. Booker on Wednesday said President Trump can be easily ousted from office as long as Democrats stay unified and can excite people ahead of the 2020 elections.

October 16, 2019

Beto O’Rourke: Someone who refuses to turn in gun can expect visit from law enforcement

Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke on Wednesday said people who refuse to give up their semiautomatic rifles under his mandatory buyback proposal can expect a visit from law enforcement.

October 16, 2019