Author Archives: Jim Sutliff

Senator Conrad Retiring –

Posted on 18. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Democratic Senator Kent Conrad has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2012.  The North Dakota Senator was not expected to win in 2012 and the seat is most likely to move into the Republican column.  Kent Conrad is … Continue reading →

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Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus –

Posted on 14. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Republican National Committee members have elected Reince Priebus as their new Chairman.  The Wisconsin Republican Party Chairman received 97 votes and secured the position after seven rounds.  Saul Anuzis finished second with 43 votes and Maria Cino finished third with 28 … Continue reading →

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Michael Steele Drops RNC Race –

Posted on 14. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele pulled out of the race for Chairman after four rounds of voting.  Steele endorsed Maria Cino for the position but Cino trails Reince Priebus who has 67 votes after five rounds.  There are 168 members who … Continue reading →

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Hutchinson To Retire –

Posted on 13. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Kay Bailey Hutchinson announced that she will not seek re-election to the United States Senate in 2012.  The March 2012 Republican primary is expected to be heavily contested with the winner being a strong favorite in November.  Hutchinson is the … Continue reading →

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Illinois Tax Hike –

Posted on 11. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Illinois is on the verge of a massive tax increase that would raise the individual income tax rate to 5%.  The Illinois Policy Institute reported that it would increase taxes on a family of three making $60,000 by almost $1,100 per year.  All 48 Republican members … Continue reading →

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Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords –

Posted on 8. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot on Saturday afternoon.  It has been reported that at least 10 people were wounded in the shooting.  A U.S. Marshal has stated that a Federal Judge was fatally shot in the attack.   To read a related Bloomberg … Continue reading →

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Speaker Boehner –

Posted on 5. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Ohio representative John Boehner was elected speaker of the House of Representatives with 241 votes.  The election is the highlight of his 20 year career in Washington D.C. as a Congressman.  Boehner is expected to move the agenda towards spending … Continue reading →

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Republican Governors Association –

Posted on 4. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Republican Governors Association has selected Phil Cox to be the next executive director.  Phil Cox was an advisor to Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell who took office in 2009.  Cox also assisted in Republican races for Governor in 2010 in … Continue reading →

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Payroll Tax Cut –

Posted on 2. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

2011 Payroll Tax Cut  The payroll tax cut will lower the tax by 2% from 6.2% to 4.2% for the first $106,800 in 2011.  That could add up to as much as $2,136 dollars.  The tax cut was signed into law on … Continue reading →

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Bachmann Eyes Senate –

Posted on 26. December 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Michelle Bachmann has a strong fundraising base and is a favorite of the Tea Party movement.  She is also coming off a Congressional race with a 13 point margin of victory in a swing district with a heavy voter turn out.  … Continue reading →

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Census Shifts House Seats –

Posted on 21. December 2010 by Jim Sutliff

There has been a major shift in political influence towards the south and west.  Census data indicates that Texas will gain 4 seats, Florida 2 seats, Georgia and South Carolina will also gain.  North Carolina is a state that will keep the same … Continue reading →

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Proposed Estate Tax –

Posted on 10. December 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The estate tax legislation proposed by the Senate is expected to face a tough fight on Monday from members of both parties.  The Wall Street Journal has a solid article on the proposed bill and provides a breakdown of some key issues.  … Continue reading →

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Thune 2012 –

Posted on 8. December 2010 by Jim Sutliff

It is reported that Senator John Thune is considering a 2012 Presidential bid.  The South Dakota Republican ran for Senate unopposed in 2010 and defeated Tom Daschle for the seat in 2004.  In the coming months, Senator Thune is expected to … Continue reading →

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Third RNC Candidate –

Posted on 6. December 2010 by Jim Sutliff

A third candidate has jumped into the race for Chairman of the Republican National Committee.  Reince Priebus, the chairman of the Wisconsin Republican party and a former supporter of Michael Steele has taken steps to run.  The election will be held … Continue reading →

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Texas Gains Seats –

Posted on 3. December 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Texas is set to gain at least three and possibly four Congressional seats due to population growth.  Texas Republicans dominate the redistricting process for the state and are expected to pick up several seats in the process.  In general, Republicans are expected … Continue reading →

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