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David Sherfinski

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David Sherfinski covered politics for The Washington Times.

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In this Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 file photo, Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden addresses a gathering during a campaign stop in Exeter, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) **FILE**

Joe Biden raises $22.7 million in fourth quarter

Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden raised $22.7 million during the final three months of 2019, notching his best fundraising quarter to date while still lagging behind 2020 rivals Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont and Pete Buttigieg.

January 2, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate businessman Andrew Yang talks to supporters while opening up a new campaign office in Keene, N.H., Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. (Kristopher Radder/The Brattleboro Reformer via AP)

Andrew Yang raises more than $16.5 million in the fourth quarter

Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang raised more than $16.5 million during the final three months of 2019, his campaign said Thursday, as the tech entrepreneur tries to pick up steam about a month out from the Feb. 3 Iowa caucuses.

January 2, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., right, speaks as former Vice President Joe Biden listens during a Democratic presidential primary debate Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, in Los Angeles, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Joe Biden gains ground, Bernie Sanders slips in early states: Poll

Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden has gained ground on Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont and other 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls in the early states of Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina, according to polling finalized Monday.

December 31, 2019
Presidential candidate Sen. Cory A. Booker is blitzing Iowa voters with a positive ad message during a campaign season when Democrats are looking for a fight and electability in a candidate. (Associated Press/File)

Cory Booker ads aim for Iowa breakthrough

Sen. Cory A. Booker rolled out a new strategy in Iowa on Monday to finally get his presidential bid noticed, launching a six-figure TV ad buy and front-loading his resources in the state that holds the nation's first nominating contest.

December 30, 2019
In this Nov. 8, 2016, file photo, a voter fills out his ballot at the Wilson School House in unincorporated Wilson, Idaho. Donald Trump’s victory came as a surprise to many Americans, the nation’s pollsters most of all. Heading into Election Day, most national surveys overstated what will likely be a narrow popular vote advantage for Hillary Clinton and led many to believe she was a shoo-in to win the Electoral College. (AP Photo/Otto Kitsinger)

Pollsters adjust 2020 methodologies after 2016 failure

Heading into 2020, pollsters are still grappling with how to wash down the bitter aftertaste of the last presidential election, when many state-level surveys failed to pick up on President Trump's late surge and the industry -- fairly or unfairly -- took the blame for getting it wrong.

December 25, 2019
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks with the media after a Democratic presidential primary debate Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Gavin Newsom, California governor, defends the ‘wine cave’

After Thursday's Democratic presidential debate in Los Angeles, California Gov. Gavin Newsom defended the infamous "wine cave" where Mayor Pete Buttigieg recently held a fundraiser, saying many Democrats have used the California wine cellar for similar events.

December 20, 2019