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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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Congressional Quarterly Roll Call –

Posted on 30. May 2012 by Jim Sutliff

CQ Roll Call has an Executive Briefing series that covers Banking & Finance, Defense, Energy, Transportation, and Technology.  CQ Roll Call also offers legislative tracking and advocacy tools.  CQ Weekly and CQ Today cover the legislative process as well as the House … 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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Wisconsin Early Voting-

Posted on 24. May 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Wisconsin voters started hitting the polls in early voting ahead of the June 5th election.  Republican Governor Scott Walker is leading in most polls and is expected to win the recall election.  Wisconsin is considered a battleground state for the … 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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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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Romney Sweeps Five States –

Posted on 25. April 2012 by Jim Sutliff

On Tuesday, Mitt Romney swept the primaries in five states.  Romney won primaries in Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Delaware.  There were 209 delegates at stake in the five primaries.  Romney has approximately 739 delegates and needs 1,144 … Continue reading →

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Congress Passes Stopgap Transportation Bill –

Posted on 30. March 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Congress passed a stopgap 90 day bill that will provide funds for Federal highway projects.  The measure passed the House on Thursday with 266 votes supporting the bill.  The U.S. Senate passed the bill with a voice vote.  The President … Continue reading →

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Congress Passes Payroll Tax Cut –

Posted on 19. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Congress passed a measure to extend the payroll tax cut for the remainder of 2012.  The measure passed the House 293-132 and the Senate 60 -36.  In the Senate, 14 Republicans voted for the measure and 5 Democrats and 1 Independent … Continue reading →

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Payroll Tax Floor Vote –

Posted on 16. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The House and Senate could vote on the payroll tax deal as early as Friday.  Four Democratic Senators and all 13 House Representatives at the payroll tax conference signed the agreement.  Republic Senators did not sign the agreement but that should not … Continue reading →

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Republicans Propose Payroll Tax Cut Extension –

Posted on 13. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Republican leaders in the House are supporting the extension of the payroll tax cut without reductions in spending.  This clears a major hurdle in negotiations to extend the payroll tax cut which applies to 160 million workers.  The payroll tax … Continue reading →

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Romney Takes Nevada –

Posted on 7. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Mitt Romney added to his lead in delegates with a win in the Nevada Caucus.  Romney finished first with almost 50% of the vote and Newt Gingrich came in second with 22%.  The next three states to hold elections are Minnesota, … Continue reading →

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Romney Wins Florida –

Posted on 4. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Mitt Romney won the Florida primary with 46% of the vote and gained all 50 delegates.  Newt Gingrich finished second with 32% and Rick Santorum came in third with 13%.  Romney leads the race for the Republican nomination with 87 … Continue reading →

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Florida Republican Presidential Debate –

Posted on 26. January 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The CNN Republican Presidential Debate is being held tonight in Jacksonville Florida.  Fireworks are expected between Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich.  Recent polling indicates that Gingrich and Romney are neck and neck in Florida.  The Florida Republican primary is winner take … Continue reading →

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Gingrich Takes South Carolina –

Posted on 22. January 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Newt Gingrich won the South Carolina primary and has the lead in delegates for the Republican Presidential nomination.  Gingrich finished with 40% of the vote and gained momentum heading into Florida.  Romney came in second with 27% and Santorum finished in third … Continue reading →

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