Monthly Archives: December 2010

Bachmann Eyes Senate –

Posted on 26. December 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Michelle Bachmann has a strong fundraising base and is a favorite of the Tea Party movement.  She is also coming off a Congressional race with a 13 point margin of victory in a swing district with a heavy voter turn out.  … Continue reading →

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Canadian Pipeline –

Posted on 23. December 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Obama administration is expected to approve the expansion of an existing Canadian pipeline.  The pipeline expansion will increase the amount of oil imported from Canada’s oil sands by over 300,000 barrels a day.  Keystone, the pipeline expansion project, will create hundreds of … Continue reading →

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Census Shifts House Seats –

Posted on 21. December 2010 by Jim Sutliff

There has been a major shift in political influence towards the south and west.  Census data indicates that Texas will gain 4 seats, Florida 2 seats, Georgia and South Carolina will also gain.  North Carolina is a state that will keep the same … Continue reading →

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Proposed Estate Tax –

Posted on 10. December 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The estate tax legislation proposed by the Senate is expected to face a tough fight on Monday from members of both parties.  The Wall Street Journal has a solid article on the proposed bill and provides a breakdown of some key issues.  … Continue reading →

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Thune 2012 –

Posted on 8. December 2010 by Jim Sutliff

It is reported that Senator John Thune is considering a 2012 Presidential bid.  The South Dakota Republican ran for Senate unopposed in 2010 and defeated Tom Daschle for the seat in 2004.  In the coming months, Senator Thune is expected to … Continue reading →

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Third RNC Candidate –

Posted on 6. December 2010 by Jim Sutliff

A third candidate has jumped into the race for Chairman of the Republican National Committee.  Reince Priebus, the chairman of the Wisconsin Republican party and a former supporter of Michael Steele has taken steps to run.  The election will be held … Continue reading →

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Texas Gains Seats –

Posted on 3. December 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Texas is set to gain at least three and possibly four Congressional seats due to population growth.  Texas Republicans dominate the redistricting process for the state and are expected to pick up several seats in the process.  In general, Republicans are expected … Continue reading →

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Delay On Tax Vote –

Posted on 1. December 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The vote on extending the Bush era tax cuts is likely to be delayed until negotiators meet this week.  Extension of the tax cuts for individuals earning $200,000 or less and married couples earning $250,000 or less is supported by both parties.  However, … Continue reading →

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