Monthly Archives: August 2010

Economist Survey –

Posted on 30. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The National Association for Business Economics released a survey that showed a majority thought there should be more focus on economic growth than deficit reduction.  The majority of the 242 respondents also believed that the 2003 Bush tax cuts should not expire … Continue reading →

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West Virginia Senate Primaries –

Posted on 29. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Senate primaries were held in West Virginia on Saturday and there was low voter turnout.  Governor Joe Manchin will be the candidate on the Democratic line and John Raese will be the Republican.  Currently, Manchin is favored but that could … Continue reading →

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Real Clear Senate Races –

Posted on 27. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Real Clear Politics has a breakdown of every Senate race this election cycle.  Republican and Democrat Senate seats are placed into different catgories based on the chances for victory in the November election.  Real Clear Politics also has polling data … Continue reading →

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Murkowski Race Too Close To Call –

Posted on 25. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Republican primary between Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski and Joe Miller is still too close to call.  Miller is ahead by 1,960 votes with approximately 7,600 absentee ballots remaining to be counted.  Miller was backed by the Tea Party movement and … Continue reading →

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CQ Politics: Senate Races –

Posted on 24. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Congressional Quarterly Senate race ratings now have  13 races in the toss-up category.  This marks the first time in the election cycle that control of the U.S. Senate is considered a toss-up.  The Republicans have 39 seats listed as … Continue reading →

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Charlie Cook: GOP Wave –

Posted on 21. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Charlie Cook is predicting a GOP wave in the November 2010 elections.  Currently, there are 53 Democrats in Congressional seats that were held by Republicans only four years ago.  Republicans need to pick-up 39 seats to take back the House.  … Continue reading →

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Business Tax Hikes –

Posted on 19. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

A recent Forbes article discusses the wide range of propsed taxes that may be waiting for individuals and the business community.  Election year politics may soften the tax hikes with Democrats attempting to win back voters.  Republicans are expected to … Continue reading →

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Republican Governors –

Posted on 16. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Currently, Republicans have 24 of the 50 Governorships but that number is expected to rise this year.  Stuart Rothenberg, a political anaylst for Roll Call, predicts that Republicans should win at least an additional 8 Governorships.  There are 37 Gubernatorial … Continue reading →

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Estate Tax –

Posted on 13. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Members of Congress are starting to focus on the November election and one topic that is the focus of attention is th estate tax.  Possible revisions to the estate tax are the subject of numerous articles and discussions.  A recent … Continue reading →

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Republican Fiorina Leads Boxer –

Posted on 12. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Republican Carly Fiorina is expanding her lead in the polls over Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer.  Democrats need a win in California to help their efforts to hold a majority in the U.S. Senate.  A recent poll by Survey USA shows … Continue reading →

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Bennet Wins Colorado Primary –

Posted on 11. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Colorado Senator Michael Bennet won the Democratic primary and will be facing Republican Ken Buck in the November election.  Senator Bennet is not heavily favored over Buck and this should be a very competitive Senate race.  Republicans need to win 10 … Continue reading →

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Republican Leads Ohio Race –

Posted on 10. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Republicans need 10 seats to take control of the U.S. Senate in the November election.  Rob Portman is running to replace Ohio Republican Senator George Voinovich and he currently leads in the polls.  John Kasich, the Republican candidate for Governor, … Continue reading →

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Laffer WSJ Opinion –

Posted on 9. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Economist Arthur Laffer recently wrote an opinion article in the Wall Street Journal regarding taxation.  Art Laffer is known for his work on taxation and the creation of the Laffer Curve.  In the Wall Street Journal article, Laffer uses a … Continue reading →

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Jim Demint Article –

Posted on 8. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

South Carolina Republican Senator Jim Demint has written a commentary article on the Pelosi-Reid economy for Forbes.  The article discusses his thoughts on the Democrats economic agenda and more specifically Democratic spending. To read the Forbes article, please click here: … Continue reading →

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Rothenberg: Watch Pennsylvania –

Posted on 5. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Stuart Rothenberg writes articles on Roll Call and they should always be considered required reading.  The Rothenberg article highlights the importance of Pennsylvania this election cycle.  A big win for the Republicans in Pennsylvania could help propel them into the … Continue reading →

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