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David Sherfinski

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David Sherfinski covered politics for The Washington Times.

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George Pataki makes a point during the CNN Republican presidential debate at the Venetian Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on Dec. 15, 2015. (Associated Press) **FILE**

George Pataki endorses Marco Rubio for president

Former New York Gov. and one-time 2016 GOP presidential candidate George Pataki on Tuesday endorsed Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida for president, saying he has "enormous confidence" Mr. Rubio is ready to be president of the United States.

January 26, 2016
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (left) of Nevada listens as House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington on Oct. 28, 2015. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Donald Trump: I’ve always had good relationships with Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Tuesday said he'd be able to get along with top Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill, saying he's always had good relationships with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, and Sen. Charles E. Schumer, the chamber's No. 3 Democrat.

January 26, 2016
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Central College, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, in Pella, Iowa. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Donald Trump has 2-point lead over Ted Cruz in Iowa: poll

With less than a week to go until the Iowa caucuses, GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump has a 2-point lead over Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas in the Hawkeye State, with Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida holding down third place.

January 26, 2016
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Central College, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, in Pella, Iowa. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Donald Trump tops 40 percent in new national poll

GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump has topped 40 percent in a new national poll on the 2016 Republican presidential field, more than doubling the support for his nearest competitor.

January 26, 2016
Republican presidential candidate, Dr. Ben Carson arrives to speak to members of the media after speaking at Glenwood Community High School in Glenwood, Iowa, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ** FILE **

Ben Carson calls for new federal cybersecurity agency

GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson on Monday is proposing a new national cybersecurity agency intended to be a one-stop shop for computer network protections in both the public and private sectors.

January 25, 2016
Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky, answers an interview question during a campaign stop at the Puritan Backroom restaurant, Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, in Manchester. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Rand Paul: I should qualify for main stage at next debate Thursday

Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky said Monday that he should be on the main stage at the next GOP presidential debate Thursday and that he's going to wait to make a decision on whether he would sit out the "undercard" debate again if he doesn't qualify.

January 25, 2016
Former Republican presidential candidate and former Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks during the Eagle Council XLIV, sponsored by the Eagle Forum, at the Marriott St. Louis Airport in St. Louis, Friday, Sept. 11, 2015. (Robert Cohen/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP) ** FILE **

Rick Perry endorses Ted Cruz for president

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry has endorsed Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas for president, saying Mr. Cruz is the most "consistent conservative" who has a chance to win the Republican primary contest.

January 25, 2016
In this May 10, 2011, file photo, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington to discuss single-payer health care bills in the Senate and House. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Bernie Sanders leads Hillary Clinton by 9 points in New Hampshire: poll

With a little more than two weeks to go until the New Hampshire primary, Sen. Bernard Sanders of neighboring Vermont leads former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton by 9 points in the Granite State, with four out of five likely Democratic primary voters reporting a favorable opinion of Mr. Sanders.

January 22, 2016
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Tulsa, Okla., Wednesday, Jan 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Brandi Simons)

National Review loses debate partnership after anti-Trump edition

The Republican National Committee has ended its planned partnership with National Review for a GOP presidential debate next month in Texas, with the publisher of the conservative magazine citing its new anti-Donald Trump edition as the reason.

January 22, 2016
"Duck Dynasty" star Willie Robertson. (A&E/Associated Press) ** FILE **

Willie Robertson, ‘Duck Dynasty’ star, endorses Donald Trump

Willie Robertson, one of the stars of the TV show "Duck Dynasty," has endorsed businessman Donald Trump for president -- a little more than a week after his father and the family patriarch, Phil, threw his own support behind Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas.

January 22, 2016
Ron Paul is campaigning for his son, Republican presidential hopeful Sen. Rand Paul, saying their mutual belief in liberty scares the media. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Ron Paul to join Rand Paul for Jan. 31 rally in Iowa

Former Texas Rep. Ron Paul, a three-time GOP presidential candidate, will attend a rally in support of his son, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, at the University of Iowa on Jan. 31 -- the day before the Iowa Caucus.

January 22, 2016