Author Archives: Jim Sutliff

Republican Governors Association Fundraising –

Posted on 16. October 2010 by Jim Sutliff

In the past three months, the Republican Governors Association has raised more than $30 million for this election cycle.  That amount is three times the total raised by the Democratic Governors Association.  Races for Governor are particularly important this year due … Continue reading →

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Killing The Death Tax –

Posted on 15. October 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The elimination of the estate tax is a growing issue on the campaign trail this year.  Over 250 congressional candidates have pledged to eliminate the tax.  Also, the possibility of eliminating the estate tax is a good fundraising tool for some candidates. … Continue reading →

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New Jersey Tunnel Needs Partner –

Posted on 13. October 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Republican Governor Chris Christie is still considering the tunnel project that he stopped due to  potential costs.  The cost of the tunnel project may have been $5 billion more than originally anticpated.  Democratic Senator Frank Lautenberg mentioned the possibility of a public … Continue reading →

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Redistricting Edge –

Posted on 11. October 2010 by Jim Sutliff

 Republicans and Democrats are fighting to gain the redistricting edge that will yield Congressional gains in the 2012 election.  Republicans are investing heavily in five states that may bring 25-30 new Republicans to Washington in 2012.  The five states are Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, … Continue reading →

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Estate Tax At 0% –

Posted on 8. October 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The estate tax is at 0% until the end of 2010 and that is creating a great deal of estate planning activity.  Unless Congress takes action the tax will rise to 55% in 2011.  Senators Kyl and Lincoln have proposed a plan … Continue reading →

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Rahm Emanuel To Step Down –

Posted on 30. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Rahm Emanuel is expected to step down as White House chief of staff this Friday.  The Wall Street Journal has reported that Emanuel will run for mayor of Chicago.  Chicago mayor Richard Daley has already announced that he will not run … Continue reading →

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Chinese Yuan Bill –

Posted on 29. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The House is attempting to pass legislation directed at the Chinese Yuan.  The goal is to  persuade China to allow their currency to increase in value.  The legislation would consider the undervalued Yuan a subsidy and allow for extra duties to be placed … Continue reading →

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Suburban Voters Flip –

Posted on 28. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Suburban voters are an important swing vote and a measure of party strength.  Republicans are poised to pick up Congressional seats in the midterm election and suburban voters are one of the reasons.  Democrats won Congressional seats in suburban districts in 2008 … Continue reading →

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Last Four Years –

Posted on 25. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The last four years of economic policies from the Democratic Congress  are a subjest of an article in the Wall Street Journal.  The Opinion Journal article discusses the Democrats retreat on tax policy as they close in on the elections.  Republicans are … Continue reading →

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California Sweep –

Posted on 21. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The possibility of Republican victories in California races continue to grow stronger every week.  Carly Fiorina and Meg Whitman are attempting to win the U.S. Senate and Gubernatorial elections this November.  Fiorina is the former CEO of Hewlett Packard and Witman … Continue reading →

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Murkowski Write-In Campaign –

Posted on 18. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Lisa Murkowski has announced that she will attempt to win the Senate seat with a write-in campaign.  Murkowski lost the Republican line to Joe Miller in a close primary election.  The only Senator in history to win office with a write-in campaign was Strom … Continue reading →

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O’Donnell Takes Delaware –

Posted on 14. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Christine O’Donnell has won the Delaware Republican primary over Mike Castle.  This is a major victory for O’Donnell and the Tea Party movement that backed her candidacy.  O’Donnell was endorsed by Sarah Palin and Senator Jim Demint.  Christine O’Donnell will … Continue reading →

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Boehner Supports Tax Cuts –

Posted on 13. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Republican John Boehner has indicated that he will vote to support a tax cut that does not include incomes at or above $250,000 per year.  This move is likely to break a stalemate over the extension of tax cuts for all Americans.  The … Continue reading →

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Palin Supports O’Donnell –

Posted on 9. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Sarah Palin has endorsed Christine O’Donnell in the Republican Delaware Senate primary.  This follows an endoresement by The Tea Party Express earlier in the week.  The Tea Party has sent 10 leaders to Delaware to help in the get-out-the-vote drive.  … Continue reading →

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Proposed Tax Cut Extension –

Posted on 8. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Republican John Boehner has proposed a two year extension for all of the Bush tax cuts.  Previously, the Republicans opposed a short term extension and instead wanted the tax cuts to become permanent.  A two year extension would delay an … Continue reading →

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