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David Sherfinski

dsherfinski@washingtontimes.com

David Sherfinski covered politics for The Washington Times.

Articles by David Sherfinski

Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, is interviewed, Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Lebanon, Ohio. (AP Photo/Al Behrman) ** FILE **

Rob Portman taking a pass on 2016 presidential run

GOP Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio, considered by some to be a possible dark horse candidate for president, said he won't make a bid for the White House in 2016 and plans to run for re-election.

December 2, 2014
Michael Brown Sr., center, listens along side Rev. Al Sharpton, right, as Brown family attorney Anthony Gray, left, speaks during a news conference at Greater St. Mark Church Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, in St. Louis County, Mo. Rioting broke out Monday after a grand jury decided not to indict a white Ferguson police officer in the shooting death of the unarmed, black 18-year-old Michael Brown. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Michael Brown’s reps say D.A. ‘went out of his way’ to discredit him

Benjamin Crump, an attorney for the family of Michael Brown, cast doubt on the process behind the Missouri grand jury's decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson as lawyers build the argument that the jury was pushed toward its decision by the prosecuting attorney on the case.

November 25, 2014
President Barack Obama speaks to the media in the briefing room of the White House, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Washington, after the Ferguson grand jury decided not to indict police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Obama approval dips below 40 percent in new poll

Just 39 percent of American voters approve of President Obama's job performance and are divided on whether he should address the immigration issue if Congress fails to act, according to a new poll.

November 25, 2014