Monthly Archives: August 2012

Republican Convention Delayed –

The Republican party convention opened at 2 pm and immediately recessed until Tuesday.  Tropical storm Isaac delayed the Republican convention as it heads towards Louisiana.  The National Hurricane Center forecast indicates that Isaac could reach category 2 status by Tuesday night.  … Continue reading

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Tommy Thompson Wins Republican Primary –

Tommy Thompson won a four way Republican primary for the open Senate seat of retiring Democrat Herb Kohl.  Eric Hovde came in second place after spending almost $5 million on the campaign.  Mark Neumann finished third and Jeff Fitzgerald was fourth.  … Continue reading

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Paul Ryan Hits Campaign Trail –

Paul Ryan hit the campaign trail in Iowa on Monday afternoon.  Ryan is fresh off a massive rally in his home state of Wisconsin over the weekend.  Mitt Romney selected Paul Ryan as his Vice Presidential running mate on Saturday … Continue reading

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Wisconsin Republican Senate Primary –

Wisconsin is the focus of the Republican party for the second time in three months.  Republican Governor Scott Walker won the recall election in early June and next week Wisconsin Republicans will vote for their Senate candidate.  The Wisconsin Republican Senate … Continue reading

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Reuters Politics –

Reuters politics has polling data for the Presidential race targeting 10 demographic groups.  A few of the demographic groups are seniors, recent graduates, military families, and rust belt voters.  Several questions were presented to each demographic group.  Polling data indicates that … Continue reading

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