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Monthly Archives: January 2011
Rahm Emanuel Back On Ballot –
Rahm Emanuel is back on the February 22nd Chicago Mayoral ballot. The Illinois Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Rahm Emanuel met the residency requirement and reversed a January 24th appeals court ruling. The former White House Chief of Staff may … Continue reading
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George Allen Announcing Senate Run –
George Allen has declared his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in 2012. The former Virginia Senator is the clear favorite to to the Republican primary as well as the general election. A recent Roll call article discusses Senate campaigns by former Senators and … Continue reading
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Rahm Emanuel Off Chicago Ballot –
Roll Call reports that Rahm Emanuel has been removed from the Chicago mayoral ballot. The decision was first reported in the Chicago Sun Times which indicated that the appellate panel came to a 2-1 decision to reverse the Chicago election … Continue reading
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Murphy Seeks Lieberman Seat –
Democratic Congressman Christopher Murphy has announced that he will run for the Senate seat held by Joe Lieberman. Murphy stated that the race could require upwards of $10 million in fundraising. Democrat Susan Bysiewicz has also declared for the Senate … Continue reading
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House Health Care Vote –
The House voted 245-189 to repeal the Obama health care bill. Three Democrats voted with Republicans and the bill will now move to the Senate. The repeal bill still needs to pass the Democratic controlled Senate and will likely face a … Continue reading
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Lieberman Retiring-
Senator Joseph Lieberman announced that he will not run for a fifth term in 2012. Lieberman is the second member of the Democratic caucus to retire and there are expected to be more in the near future. Republicans are expected to make … Continue reading
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Senator Conrad Retiring –
Democratic Senator Kent Conrad has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2012. The North Dakota Senator was not expected to win in 2012 and the seat is most likely to move into the Republican column. Kent Conrad is … Continue reading
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Bush Endorses Williams –
George H.W. Bush endorsed former Texas Secretary of State Roger Williams in the race for the Senate seat held by Hutchinson. Recently, Kay Bailey Hutchinson announced that she would not seek re-election and there is expected to be a crowded GOP field in … Continue reading
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Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus –
Republican National Committee members have elected Reince Priebus as their new Chairman. The Wisconsin Republican Party Chairman received 97 votes and secured the position after seven rounds. Saul Anuzis finished second with 43 votes and Maria Cino finished third with 28 … Continue reading
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Michael Steele Drops RNC Race –
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele pulled out of the race for Chairman after four rounds of voting. Steele endorsed Maria Cino for the position but Cino trails Reince Priebus who has 67 votes after five rounds. There are 168 members who … Continue reading
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Hutchinson To Retire –
Kay Bailey Hutchinson announced that she will not seek re-election to the United States Senate in 2012. The March 2012 Republican primary is expected to be heavily contested with the winner being a strong favorite in November. Hutchinson is the … Continue reading
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Illinois Tax Hike –
Illinois is on the verge of a massive tax increase that would raise the individual income tax rate to 5%. The Illinois Policy Institute reported that it would increase taxes on a family of three making $60,000 by almost $1,100 per year. All 48 Republican members … Continue reading
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Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords –
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot on Saturday afternoon. It has been reported that at least 10 people were wounded in the shooting. A U.S. Marshal has stated that a Federal Judge was fatally shot in the attack. To read a related Bloomberg … Continue reading
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Governor Christie Announces Funding –
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has announced a plan to fund $8 billion dollars of transportation projects over the next five years. The plan includes an estimated $2.6 billion of new borrowing and almost $3 billion of funds that were … Continue reading
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Speaker Boehner –
Ohio representative John Boehner was elected speaker of the House of Representatives with 241 votes. The election is the highlight of his 20 year career in Washington D.C. as a Congressman. Boehner is expected to move the agenda towards spending … Continue reading
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