David Sherfinski

Paul Ryan on Mike Pence: ‘I can think of no better choice’ for our V.P. candidate

House Speaker Paul D. Ryan said Friday he can't think of a better vice presidential candidate for Republicans than Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, who also won praise from former Speaker John A. Boehner after Donald Trump selected Mr. Pence to be his running mate.

July 15, 2016

DNC speakers to include Obamas, Biden, Bill and Chelsea Clinton

President Obama, Vice President Joseph R. Biden and former President Clinton are several of the high-profile Democrats given prime speaking slots at the Democratic National Convention later this month in Philadelphia.

July 15, 2016

Terry McAuliffe: Hillary Clinton would be stronger in Va. with Tim Kaine as V.P. pick

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe said on Friday that presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton could shore up support in the crucial battleground state by selecting Sen. Tim Kaine as her vice presidential pick.

July 15, 2016

Paul Manafort: ‘Never Trump’ is ‘nevermore’

Donald Trump's campaign chairman on Friday declared victory over #NeverTrump forces after the Trump campaign and GOP delegates beat back efforts on Thursday to free up delegates bound to support Mr. Trump for the Republican presidential nomination.

July 15, 2016

Paul Manafort: Donald Trump could announce V.P. pick this weekend

Donald Trump's campaign chairman said on Friday that Mr. Trump thought it was "totally inappropriate" to go forward announcing his vice presidential pick in the immediate aftermath of the deadly attack in Nice, France, on Thursday and that an announcement could come this weekend.

July 15, 2016

Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump in Colorado, Florida, N.C. and Virginia: polls

Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump in four states shaping up to be key battlegrounds in 2016, according to polling released Friday.

July 15, 2016

Tim Kaine: Trump the ‘you’re fired’ candidate, Clinton the ‘you’re hired’ candidate

Sen. Tim Kaine made his pitch for presumptive Democratic presidential Hillary Clinton Thursday by asking a Northern Virginia crowd whether they wanted a trash-talker known for the catchphrase "you're fired" as president or a bridge-builder who puts kids and families first.

July 14, 2016

Hillary Clinton to Latino group: Trump running ‘most divisive campaign of our lifetime’

Hillary Clinton wooed Hispanic leaders, powwowed with Senate Democrats and campaigned in Virginia with one of her potential vice presidential picks Thursday, making the rounds in and around the Beltway as she tries to put distance between herself and likely Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

July 14, 2016

GOP senators lead in Florida, Ohio, Pa.: Poll

Incumbent Republican senators in Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania all hold leads in their re-election bids, according to polling released Thursday.

July 14, 2016

Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton tied at 40 percent: poll

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are tied in a national poll released on Thursday -- a day before Mr. Trump is scheduled to unveil his vice presidential pick and just days before the GOP convention kicks off in Cleveland.

July 14, 2016

RNC speaker list includes Donald Trump’s wife and children, Benghazi survivors

The list of speakers for the Republican National Convention features an eclectic mix that includes members of Donald Trump's family, current and former Republican leaders, and business and faith leaders, according to a partial list released Thursday.

July 14, 2016

Donald Trump: V.P. pick coming Friday in New York

Presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump says he'll be announcing his choice for a running mate on Friday in New York City.

July 14, 2016

Donald Trump even or ahead in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Florida, polls show

Donald Trump continues to be competitive in big key swing states in November's presidential election, according to the latest polling that shows the billionaire businessman and presumptive Republican nominee has indeed scrambled the electoral map.

July 13, 2016

Evan Bayh officially announces U.S. Senate run in Indiana

Former Sen. Evan Bayh officially announced Wednesday he will run for U.S. Senate in Indiana, two days after former Democratic Rep. Baron Hill announced he was bowing out of the race.

July 13, 2016

Donald Trump visits Mike Pence at home amid VP talk

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Wednesday morning at Mr. Pence's home in Indianapolis, amid speculation that Mr. Trump could soon announce Mr. Pence as his running mate.

July 13, 2016

Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump by 3 points nationally: poll

Donald Trump has closed the gap to within 3 points of Hillary Clinton in a national poll released Wednesday, as Mrs. Clinton continues to deal with fallout from the controversy over her private email server.

July 13, 2016

Tom Cotton says he plans to speak at GOP convention

Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas said on Wednesday he plans to be speaking at the Republican National Convention next week in Cleveland.

July 13, 2016

Chuck Hagel on military V.P. pick: ‘Not where I would go’

Former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Wednesday cautioned against choosing a vice presidential nominee with a military background, saying the choice is up to the presidential candidates, but it's not where he would go.

July 13, 2016

Bernie Sanders: I ‘doubt’ I’ll be Hillary Clinton V.P. pick

Sen. Bernard Sanders said he doubts he's going to be selected as Hillary Clinton's running mate but said he'd like to see the "most progressive person possible" in the role.

July 13, 2016

Donald Trump pulls ahead of Hillary Clinton in Florida and Pennsylvania, tied in Ohio: poll

Donald Trump, the presumptive GOP presidential nominee, has erased what had been an 8-point deficit to his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in Florida to pull ahead in the state by 3 points, while holding a 2-point edge in Pennsylvania and running even in Ohio, according to polling released Wednesday.

July 13, 2016