Monthly Archives: May 2012

Congressional Quarterly Roll Call –

Posted on 30. May 2012 by Jim Sutliff

CQ Roll Call has an Executive Briefing series that covers Banking & Finance, Defense, Energy, Transportation, and Technology.  CQ Roll Call also offers legislative tracking and advocacy tools.  CQ Weekly and CQ Today cover the legislative process as well as the House … Continue reading →

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Romney Clinches Republican Nomination –

Posted on 29. May 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Mitt Romney clinched the Republican Presidential nomination with a victory in the Texas primary.  There were 155 delegates at stake in the Texas Republican primary.  Romney now has more than the 1,144 delegates required for the Republican nomination.  The Republican convention … Continue reading →

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Romney Wins Arkansas & Kentucky –

Posted on 27. May 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Mitt Romney won the Arkansas and Kentucky Republican primaries last Tuesday.  The victories leave Romney only one win away from winning the Republican Presidential nomination.  Texas will have 152 Republican delegates at stake in their primary on Tuesday.  Mitt Romney is expected to win all 152 … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Early Voting-

Posted on 24. May 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Wisconsin voters started hitting the polls in early voting ahead of the June 5th election.  Republican Governor Scott Walker is leading in most polls and is expected to win the recall election.  Wisconsin is considered a battleground state for the … Continue reading →

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Real Clear Politics Electoral College Map –

Posted on 22. May 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The Real Clear Politics Electoral College map has the number of electoral votes for each state. Currently, Real Clear Politics estimates that Obama has 243 electoral votes and Romney has 170.  There are 125 electoral votes in states that are … Continue reading →

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Greece Downgraded –

Posted on 18. May 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Fitch Ratings downgraded Greece one notch from B- to CCC.  A lower grade would place Greece in default.  The Greece downgrade was partially due to the risks associated with a possible exit from the European Union.  Greek elections are expected to be held … Continue reading →

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Reuters Election 2012 –

Posted on 15. May 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Reuters provides the latest election news and polling data for races across the country.  Current polling data on Reuters Election 2012 indicate that Obama has a 227 to 180 advantage over Romney in the electoral college.  However, most of the ten … Continue reading →

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Republican Mourdock Defeats Senator Lugar –

Posted on 10. May 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Indiana Republican Senator Dick Lugar was defeated in a Republican primary by Richard Mourdock.  Senator Lugar has held the Indiana Senate seat for 35 years.  Mourdock is the Indiana State Treasurer and won the election despite being heavily outspent by Senator Lugar.  Mourdock will face … Continue reading →

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Hollande Wins French Presidency –

Posted on 7. May 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Francois Hollande won the French Presidential election on Sunday.  Hollande defeated Nicolas Sarkozy and became the first Socialist candidate to win the Presidency since 1985.  Francois Mitterand was the last Socialist French President from 1981-1995.  Hollande is expected to raise … Continue reading →

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S & P Cuts Spain Rating –

Posted on 1. May 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Standard & Poor’s cut the credit rating for Spain to BBB+ from A.  The two notch downgrade came with a negative outlook and a cut to the gross domestic product growth forecast.  Standard & Poor’s has a projected forecast of a 1.5% … Continue reading →

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