Monthly Archives: July 2010

West Virginia Special Election –

Posted on 9. July 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw has issued an advisory opinion that Governor Manchin can call a special election.  The special election would be for the unexpired term of the seat held by Senator Byrd.  A special election is … Continue reading →

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New Jersey Property Tax Cap –

Posted on 7. July 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The New Jersey State Assembly is expected to support the annual property tax increase cap backed by Christie and the State Senate.  The State Assembly is in Democratic hands with Democrats having a 47-33 advantage.  Tax increase will be capped at … Continue reading →

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Immigration Law Challenged –

Posted on 6. July 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Justice Department sued the state of Arizona relating to an immigration law that will take effect later in the month.  The Justice Department challenge to the law has been expected. To read a related Wall Street Journal article, please … Continue reading →

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Ehrlich Pulls Ahead –

Posted on 4. July 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Political Wire reports that a recent Magellan Strategies Survey indicates that Ehrlich has taken a small lead in the Gubernatorial race in Maryland.  Ehrlich currently leads O’Malley 46% to 43% in the race. To visit Political Wire, please click here: … Continue reading →

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WSJ: Campaign 2010 –

Posted on 2. July 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Wall Street Journal has built  a headquarters for political news in this election cycle.  Campaign 2010, covers news on House and Senate races at the same time as providing coverage of state specific issues.  The page provides interactive maps … Continue reading →

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Finance Bill Delayed –

Posted on 1. July 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Finance Reform bill has been delayed until after the 4th of July recess.  This may cause further changes to the bill as swing votes consider all options.  There has already been the elimination of $19 billion in fees assessed … Continue reading →

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