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David Sherfinski

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David Sherfinski covered politics for The Washington Times.

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Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, right, speaks as President-elect Donald Trump gives his acceptance speech during his election night rally, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Republicans tout superior ground game as GOP wins White House, Congress

Republicans say a years-long investment in their ground game efforts after 2012 paid off big-time in 2016, as Donald Trump delivered a shocking upset win over Hillary Clinton and Republicans held control of what had appeared to be a tenuous grip on the U.S. Senate.

November 9, 2016
In this July 7, 2016, file photo, FBI Director James B. Comey testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington before the House Oversight Committee to explain his agency's recommendation to not prosecute Hillary Clinton. In a letter from Comey released on Nov. 6, he tells Congress review of additional Clinton emails does not change conclusion she should not face charges. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Clinton campaign on Comey announcement: We’re moving on

Hillary Clinton's campaign manager on Monday said they're moving on in the wake of FBI Director James. B. Comey's letter telling Congress on Sunday the bureau would not be changing its conclusions from over the summer that Mrs. Clinton acted recklessly with her private email set-up but should not face criminal charges.

November 7, 2016
Voters wait in line to cast ballots at an early polling site in Texas. As of this weekend, 41 million ballots have already been cast. (Associated Press)

Early voting surge forces campaigns to switch tactics

As much as 40 percent of voters in battleground states will have already voted by Election Day, forcing presidential campaigns to overhaul traditional get-out-the-vote methods and complicating Donald Trump's hope that a late surge will put him over the top.

November 6, 2016
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, left, and performer Pharrell Williams, right, greets members of the audience after speaking at a rally at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Hillary Clinton leads by 7 points in Virginia: poll

Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump by 7 points in Virginia, according to a Roanoke College poll released Friday and conducted in the wake of FBI Director James B. Comey's recent disclosure that there's renewed interest in the bureau's investigation into Mrs. Clinton's emails.

November 4, 2016
Handguns are displayed at the table of gun store owner David Petronis of Mechanicville, N.Y. as he holds a rifle during the annual New York State Arms Collectors Association Albany Gun Show in Albany, N.Y. (Associated Press)

Federal gun background checks spike as election nears

Federal gun background checks increased year-over-year for the 18th consecutive month in October amid several high-profile attacks and Donald Trump's repeated warnings that Hillary Clinton wants to abolish the Second Amendment.

November 3, 2016