David Sherfinski

Bernie Sanders’ rivals leave wiggle room on contested convention

Sen. Bernard Sanders' 2020 Democratic presidential rivals tried to leave themselves a bit of wiggle room for late-stage politicking in the event that a single candidate doesn't win a majority of pledged delegates before the Democratic National Convention.

February 19, 2020

Elizabeth Warren: Bernie Sanders’ ‘revolution’ too much of a gamble for most

Sen. Elizabeth Warren sought to distance herself from Sen. Bernard Sanders by declaring her support for capitalism and warning Democrats are concerned about nominating a candidate with his sort of "narrow vision" to defeat President Trump.

February 19, 2020

Bernie Sanders points to scoreboard when asked about wariness over socialism

Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont essentially told people to check out the scoreboard when asked about a recent poll showing that two-thirds of American voters were uncomfortable with a socialist candidate for president.

February 19, 2020

Amy Klobuchar asks Pete Buttigieg: ‘Are you trying to say that I’m dumb?’

Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota on Wednesday asked former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg if he was calling her "dumb" for haranguing her recently blanking on the name of Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.

February 19, 2020

Pete Buttigieg blasts Bernie Sanders on medical record release

Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg said Wednesday that Sen. Bernard Sanders should be more transparent about his medical history.

February 19, 2020

Elizabeth Warren unloads on Michael Bloomberg over non-disclosure agreements

Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Wednesday declined to say he would release female employees within his financial and media empire from non-disclosure agreements dealing with alleged sexual harassment and gender discrimination.

February 19, 2020

Michael Bloomberg: I’m ‘embarrassed’ about how ‘stop-and-frisk’ turned out

Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Wednesday said he's "embarrassed" at how the "stop-and-frisk" policing policies in his city turned out, saying a well-intentioned program got out of control.

February 19, 2020

Elizabeth Warren mocks Amy Klobuchar’s health care plan: ‘Two paragraphs’

Sen. Elizabeth Warren defended the push for Medicare for All, saying her rivals are offering plans that do go far enough in helping families.

February 19, 2020

Pete Buttigieg: Bernie Sanders, Michael Bloomberg ‘most polarizing figures on this stage’

In the debate Wednesday, former Mayor Pete Buttigieg tore into rivals Sen. Bernard Sanders and billionaire media mogul Michael Bloomberg, labeling them the "most polarizing figures on this stage."

February 19, 2020

Bernie Sanders disowns online attacks, suggests foreign interference at fault

Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont on Wednesday said he disowns anyone lobbying ugly attacks online on his behalf after such complaints from a leading union for culinary workers in Nevada.

February 19, 2020

Michael Bloomberg touts business chops, silences rivals

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg finally left his rivals with nothing to say when he reminded them of their lack of business experience.

February 19, 2020

Amy Klobuchar: Want to end internet sexism? Elect a woman

Sen. Amy Klobuchar said she knows how to stop sexism on the internet - elect a woman.

February 19, 2020

Michael Bloomberg: No chance Bernie Sanders beats Donald Trump

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Wednesday there is zero chance Sen. Bernard Sanders can beat President Trump in the November election.

February 19, 2020

Elizabeth Warren goes nuclear on Michael Bloomberg to kick off Democratic debate

Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts immediately went for the jugular of former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg at the start of Wednesday's Democratic presidential debate, slamming him for his alleged history of demeaning and sexist comments about women.

February 19, 2020

Richard Grenell to be acting director of national intelligence

President Trump on Wednesday tapped Richard Grenell, the current U.S. ambassador to Germany, to be the acting director of national intelligence, elevating a trusted adviser to oversee an intelligence community even though Mr. Grenell's background doesn't necessarily lend itself to the all-important post.

February 19, 2020