Monthly Archives: February 2012

Republican Senator Snowe To Retire –

Maine Senator Olympia Snowe has announced that she will not run for re-election in 2012.  The Republican Senator was first elected in 1994 and was expected to win in 2012.  Democrats are expected to campaign heavily for the open seat in … Continue reading

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Arizona Governor Jan Brewer Endorses Romney –

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer endorsed Mitt Romney for President.  The Arizona Republican Presidential primary will be held this Tuesday and is a winner-take-all contest.  Mitt Romney is the favorite in the Arizona and Michigan primaries on Tuesday.  However, recent polls have indicated … Continue reading

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Arizona Republican Debate –

The four Republican Presidential candidates met for the Arizona GOP debate in Phoenix.  There are 29 delegates up for grabs in the winner-take-all Arizona primary.  Michigan is also holding their Republican primary on February 28th and will award 30 delegates.  … Continue reading

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Congress Passes Payroll Tax Cut –

Congress passed a measure to extend the payroll tax cut for the remainder of 2012.  The measure passed the House 293-132 and the Senate 60 -36.  In the Senate, 14 Republicans voted for the measure and 5 Democrats and 1 Independent … Continue reading

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Payroll Tax Floor Vote –

The House and Senate could vote on the payroll tax deal as early as Friday.  Four Democratic Senators and all 13 House Representatives at the payroll tax conference signed the agreement.  Republic Senators did not sign the agreement but that should not … Continue reading

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Republicans Propose Payroll Tax Cut Extension –

Republican leaders in the House are supporting the extension of the payroll tax cut without reductions in spending.  This clears a major hurdle in negotiations to extend the payroll tax cut which applies to 160 million workers.  The payroll tax … Continue reading

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Romney Wins Close Race In Maine –

Mitt Romney held on to win the Maine caucus with 39% of the vote.  Ron Paul finished a close second with 36%.  The Romney victory ends a three state losing streak by the candidate.  There were 24 delegates at stake in the Maine Republican … Continue reading

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Santorum Sweeps –

Santorum swept the three contests in Minnesota, Colorado, and Missouri.  The Santorum victories have raised the possibility of a brokered convention.  Republican Presidential primaries in Arizona and Michigan are the focus of most campaigns.  The Arizona Republican primary is a winner take all … Continue reading

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Romney Takes Nevada –

Mitt Romney added to his lead in delegates with a win in the Nevada Caucus.  Romney finished first with almost 50% of the vote and Newt Gingrich came in second with 22%.  The next three states to hold elections are Minnesota, … Continue reading

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Romney Wins Florida –

Mitt Romney won the Florida primary with 46% of the vote and gained all 50 delegates.  Newt Gingrich finished second with 32% and Rick Santorum came in third with 13%.  Romney leads the race for the Republican nomination with 87 … Continue reading

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