Author Archives: Jim Sutliff

Real Clear Politics Electoral Map –

Posted on 9. September 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Currently, the Real Clear Politics Electoral College map has Obama leading Romney 221 to 191.  Neither Obama nor Romney received a large increase in the polls after the Democratic or Republican conventions.  Real Clear Politics lists 10 states that they … Continue reading →

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Tommy Thompson Wins Republican Primary –

Posted on 23. August 2012 by Jim Sutliff

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 –

Posted on 13. August 2012 by Jim Sutliff

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 –

Posted on 10. August 2012 by Jim Sutliff

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 –

Posted on 4. August 2012 by Jim Sutliff

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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Virginia Senate Debate –

Posted on 21. July 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Republican George Allen and Democrat Tim Kaine had their first debate for the Virginia Senate seat.  George Allen is running for the Senate seat that he lost to Democrat Jim Webb in 2006.  Jim Webb is retiring and the open Senate seat … Continue reading →

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CNN Electoral Map 2012 –

Posted on 2. July 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The CNN Electoral Map allows visitors to predict swing states and to calculate electoral votes.  Currently, CNN has projected 247 electoral votes for Obama and 206 for the Republican candidate Mitt Romney.  CNN has 85 electoral votes in 7 states listed as unallocated.  The seven states … Continue reading →

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Greece Elections –

Posted on 19. June 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The elections in Greece on Sunday was the second national election in less than two months.  The New Democracy party came in first and have 129 seats in the 300 member parliament.  The New Democracy party received slightly less than 30% of … Continue reading →

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George Allen Wins Republican Senate Primary –

Posted on 12. June 2012 by Jim Sutliff

George Allen is the projected winner of the Virginia Republican Senate primary.  Allen will run against Democrat Tim Kaine in November.  Tim Kaine is a former Virginia Governor and is expected to have a close race with Allen for the … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Recall Heats Up –

Posted on 3. June 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The Wisconsin recall election is heating up with only two days left in the race.  Ground troops supporting Governor Walker and Democratic challenger Barrett have arrived from around the country.  Republican Governor Scott Walker is leading in recent polls and will likely win … 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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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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