Category Archives: DC

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RNC Chairman –

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele is expected to face an uphill battle in his attempt to hold onto his post.  Saul Anuzis, former Michigan GOP Chairman, has announced that he will challenge Michael Steele in January.  It is expected … Continue reading

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Upheaval –

Massive shifts of power and influence can be expected in Washington DC.  Republicans gained over 60 seats in the House and several in the Senate.  The final number of seats will be determined after all ballots are counted and than … Continue reading

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Oregon Rebounds –

Former NBA player Chris Dudley is the Republican candidate for Governor in the state of Oregon.  The Yale educated Dudley is also a wealth manager and is making his first run for office.  Dudley enjoys a fundraising edge over the Democrat … Continue reading

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Killing The Death Tax –

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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Redistricting Edge –

 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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Kudlow Commentary –

 Larry Kudlow has written an article on the economy, stock market, and the coming elections.  The article can be found on Real Clear Politics and it is well worth the time to read.  Kudlow discusses recent economic data, possible trade … Continue reading

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Feingold Falling –

The battle for the U.S. Senate now has Wisconsin on the front lines.  Recent polling data on Real Clear Politics indicates that Democrat Russ Feingold is behind by almost 10 points to his Republican challenger Ron Johnson.  The fall of the … Continue reading

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Suburban Voters Flip –

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 –

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 –

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 –

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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NRCC Ad Buys –

The National Republican Congressional Committee is making changes to their TV ad buy strategy.  The 10th Congressional district in Pennsylvania is one of the seats targeted by the NRCC with $595,000 of TV ads through October.  The seat is represented by Democrat Chris Carney … Continue reading

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O’Donnell Takes Delaware –

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 –

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 –

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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