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David Sherfinski

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David Sherfinski covered politics for The Washington Times.

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Republican presidential candidates Ben Carson, left, and Donald Trump talk before the start of the CNN Republican presidential debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, in Simi Valley, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) ** FILE **

Donald Trump, Ben Carson leading among young Republicans: poll

Real estate mogul Donald Trump and retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson are the clear front-runners in the race to win support from young Republicans in the 2016 presidential contest, according to a survey released Thursday by Harvard University's Institute of Politics.

December 10, 2015
In this Dec. 7, 2015, file photo, Republican presidential candidate, businessman Donald Trump speaks aboard the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. (AP Photo/Mic Smith, File)

Donald Trump postpones trip to Israel

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump is postponing what he described Thursday as a "semi-scheduled" trip to Israel, saying he doesn't want to put Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu under "pressure."

December 10, 2015
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's notion of closing the U.S. off to Muslims seeking asylum, partly as a means of heading off Islamic State terror operatives, drew rebukes not only from the GOP but from world leaders. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump leads by 20 points in South Carolina: poll

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump has a 20-point lead over his nearest competitor in the early state of South Carolina, according to a new poll that also showed support for the billionaire businessman tick up in the wake of his recent proposal to bar Muslims from traveling into the United States.

December 10, 2015
Republican presidential candidate and businessman Donald Trump speaks during a rally coinciding with Pearl Harbor Day at Patriots Point aboard the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., on Dec. 7, 2015. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Donald Trump again floats possibility of independent run

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump is once again floating the possibility that he could launch an independent run for the White House if he doesn't win the 2016 Republican nomination, saying that he doesn't want to but would consider it if he doesn't get treated "fairly."

December 9, 2015
FILE - In this Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, file photo, German Chancellor and chairwoman of the Christian Democrats, CDU, Angela Merkel, thanks delegates for their standing ovations after her speech at the party convention in Cologne, Germany. Merkel has been named as Time's Person of the Year, the publication announced Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, praised by the magazine for her leadership on everything from Syrian refugees to the Greek debt crisis. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

Donald Trump: Angela Merkel ‘ruining Germany’

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who Time magazine announced Wednesday as its Person of the Year, is "ruining Germany" and that he had already predicted he would lose despite being the "big favorite."

December 9, 2015
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in Davenport, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) ** FILE **

Donald Trump: ‘I’m the worst thing that’s ever happened to ISIS’

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump isn't buying the notion that his new proposal to temporarily bar Muslims from entering the United States could actually serve to endanger the country, as some suggest the Islamic State terrorist group will seize on the plan and use it to target new recruits.

December 9, 2015
Republican presidential candidate, businessman Donald Trump, speaks during a rally coinciding with Pearl Harbor Day at Patriots Point aboard the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Monday, Dec. 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Mic Smith) ** FILE **

Donald Trump expands lead in New Hampshire to 18 points: poll

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump has expanded his lead in the early state of New Hampshire to 18 points, with Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida gaining support but still well back in second place, according to a new poll.

December 9, 2015
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in Davenport, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Trump strikes back! GOP front-runner hammers Dick Cheney

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Tuesday responded to former Vice President Dick Cheney's criticizing the notion of a ban on Muslims entering the United States by pointing out his own opposition to the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

December 8, 2015