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David Sherfinski

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David Sherfinski covered politics for The Washington Times.

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Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee speaks during the Iowa Agriculture Summit, Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) ** FILE **

Mike Huckabee: I actually know about poverty

In a new opinion piece, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee sounded off on the "political class" as he hammered things like Wall Street bank bailouts at the same time as people in Iowa are being "punished" with big taxes and burdensome regulations.

March 13, 2015
White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett (Associated Press) **FILE**

Valerie Jarrett: ‘I intend to stay until the lights go off’

Valerie Jarrett, a senior adviser to President Obama, said she doesn't plan to leave the White House "until the lights go off" and talked down a comparison of her influence at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. to that of former Vice President Dick Cheney.

March 13, 2015
"Not only is FATCA dangerous with respect to the privacy protections owed to every American — home or abroad — it has threatened the livelihood of millions of Americans working or living overseas," said Sen. Rand Paul, Kentucky Republican. (Associated Press)

Rand Paul brings on another past Cruz staffer, will open tech office in Austin

Sen. Rand Paul, Kentucky Republican, said Thursday that he's bringing on a veteran of Sen. Ted Cruz's 2012 campaign to serve as a strategist — one of the latest steps in the frenetic jockeying for staffers among the possible 2016 GOP presidential contenders — and is also opening a digital engagement office in Austin, Texas.

March 12, 2015
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie addresses a gathering at a town hall meeting Tuesday, March 10, 2015, in Somerville, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Chris Christie supporters launch super PAC ahead of 2016

As New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie looks to find his footing in the 2016 GOP presidential field, his supporters have launched a super PAC that can raise unlimited amounts of money to boost a possible bid and Mr. Christie's leadership PAC is bringing on three veterans of President George W. Bush's re-election campaign.

March 12, 2015
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley speaks with reporters before addressing a banquet at Kansas Democrats' biggest annual convention, Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Topeka, Kan. (AP Photo/John Hanna) ** FILE **

Martin O’Malley: Hillary Clinton capable of defending herself

For the second straight day, former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley largely steered clear of criticizing former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton over her use of a private e-mail system while serving as the nation's top diplomat, saying Mrs. Clinton is capable of defending herself and that there are other more pressing issues facing the country.

March 12, 2015
The dome of the Capitol is reflected in a skylight of the Capitol Visitor's Center in Washington on Jan. 1, 2013. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Government No. 1 problem in the country, Americans say

Government has been named the most important problem facing the country for four straight months and has widened its lead over the second-ranking issue of the economy compared to last month, a Gallup poll said.

March 12, 2015
Keynote speaker U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina takes questions after speaking at the political speech series “Politics & Eggs” in Bedford, N.H., Monday, March 9, 2015. U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is the latest Republican to visit New Hampshire to explore a presidential run. (AP Photo/Cheryl Senter)

Host of potential 2016 GOP contenders descend on New Hampshire

Several potential GOP presidential contenders are scheduled to be out on the hustings in the early presidential state of New Hampshire this week, looking to test the waters with local Republicans as they gauge support for potential runs.

March 11, 2015
** FILE ** Glenn F. Ivey (Associated Press)

Glenn Ivey announces run to replace Donna Edwards in Md.

Former Prince George's County State's Attorney Glenn Ivey said Wednesday he plans to run for Rep. Donna Edwards' 4th congressional district seat in Maryland after Ms. Edwards said Tuesday she's running to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski.

March 11, 2015
FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2014 file photo, Rep. Donna Edwards, D-Md. speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. Edwards intends to join the race to replace retiring Sen. Barbara Mikulski, hoping to become the first African-American elected to the Senate from her state, according to officials familiar with her plans. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Donna Edwards officially makes bid for Mikulski’s Maryland Senate seat

U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards, Maryland Democrat, officially threw her hat into the ring on Tuesday in the race to replace retiring Sen. Barbara Mikulski, setting up what is likely to be a heated primary battle against at least one other fellow congressman in the Old Line State.

March 10, 2015