Monthly Archives: October 2010

U.S. Senate 2012 –

The Senate Democrats are expected to have a rough time in the upcoming elections.  However, the 2012 election cycle could prove to be even worse for their party.  Republicans have a chance to make significant gains in both the House and Senate.  … Continue reading

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Prepay Estate Taxes –

Estate Taxes are growing as a campaign issue and candidates are starting to listen to the voters.  Repealing the estate tax is one option that is being supported by some lawmakers.  A possible compromise has been suggested by Democratic Senator Cantwell of Washington.  … Continue reading

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Republicans Adding Governorships –

Republicans are set to win several gubernatorial races this November.  The three big candidates to watch are John Kasich in Ohio, Tom Corbett in Pennsylvania, and Rick Snyder in Michigan.  Currently, the Republican candidates are polling very strong in each of those contests.  Republican … Continue reading

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NRCC: $20 Million Credit Line –

The National Republican Congressional Committee has reported a $20 million dollar credit line.  The funds will help keep districts competitive in the final week of campaigning.  Republicans are now favored to win more than the 39 seats required to take control of … Continue reading

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Union Campaign Spending –

The media has focused on corporate spending and Republican leaning special interests groups when discussing campaign finance.  However, some of the biggest spenders in this election cycle are union groups.  Three unions that are big spenders this cycle are the NEA, … Continue reading

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Pennsylvania Absentee Voting –

Pennsylvania has a number of heated contests this election cycle.  The close U.S. Senate race between Republican Pat Toomey and Democratic candidate Joe Sestak has taken center stage.  One voter turnout indicator is the number of absentee ballots returned by party registrants.  Currently, registered Republicans have returned … Continue reading

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Oregon Rebounds –

Former NBA player Chris Dudley is the Republican candidate for Governor in the state of Oregon.  The Yale educated Dudley is also a wealth manager and is making his first run for office.  Dudley enjoys a fundraising edge over the Democrat … Continue reading

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Republican Governors Association Fundraising –

In the past three months, the Republican Governors Association has raised more than $30 million for this election cycle.  That amount is three times the total raised by the Democratic Governors Association.  Races for Governor are particularly important this year due … Continue reading

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Killing The Death Tax –

The elimination of the estate tax is a growing issue on the campaign trail this year.  Over 250 congressional candidates have pledged to eliminate the tax.  Also, the possibility of eliminating the estate tax is a good fundraising tool for some candidates. … Continue reading

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New Jersey Tunnel Needs Partner –

Republican Governor Chris Christie is still considering the tunnel project that he stopped due to  potential costs.  The cost of the tunnel project may have been $5 billion more than originally anticpated.  Democratic Senator Frank Lautenberg mentioned the possibility of a public … Continue reading

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Redistricting Edge –

 Republicans and Democrats are fighting to gain the redistricting edge that will yield Congressional gains in the 2012 election.  Republicans are investing heavily in five states that may bring 25-30 new Republicans to Washington in 2012.  The five states are Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, … Continue reading

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Kudlow Commentary –

 Larry Kudlow has written an article on the economy, stock market, and the coming elections.  The article can be found on Real Clear Politics and it is well worth the time to read.  Kudlow discusses recent economic data, possible trade … Continue reading

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Estate Tax At 0% –

The estate tax is at 0% until the end of 2010 and that is creating a great deal of estate planning activity.  Unless Congress takes action the tax will rise to 55% in 2011.  Senators Kyl and Lincoln have proposed a plan … Continue reading

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Dodd-Frank Modifications –

The financial reform bill is likely to be changed significantly when Congress returns next year.  Republicans are expected to gain seats in the House and Senate and could gain control of both chambers.  Republicans will need 51 Senators to have control of the Senate … Continue reading

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Feingold Falling –

The battle for the U.S. Senate now has Wisconsin on the front lines.  Recent polling data on Real Clear Politics indicates that Democrat Russ Feingold is behind by almost 10 points to his Republican challenger Ron Johnson.  The fall of the … Continue reading

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