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Senate Democrat Retirements –

Posted on 4. February 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Three Senate Democrats that are on retirement watch are Herb Kohl, Daniel Akaka, and Jim Webb.  Roll Call reports that the Herb Kohl Senate campaign has a $1 million dollar loan.  That may or may not indicate a re-election campaign.  … Continue reading →

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Thune 2012 Decision –

Posted on 3. February 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Roll Call reports that Republican John Thune will make his decision regarding the 2012 Presidential campaign by the end of the month.  Senator Thune would be in a crowded Republican field and he would need to make an early decision … Continue reading →

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Democratic Convention 2012 –

Posted on 1. February 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Democratic Convention in 2012 will be held in Charlotte North Carolina.  Democrats have made gains in recent years and are hoping that the move will keep the state in play in 2012.  However, Republicans will most likely win North Carolina … Continue reading →

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Rahm Emanuel Back On Ballot –

Posted on 27. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Rahm Emanuel is back on the February 22nd Chicago Mayoral ballot.  The Illinois Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Rahm Emanuel met the residency requirement and reversed a January 24th appeals court ruling.  The former White House Chief of Staff may … Continue reading →

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George Allen Announcing Senate Run –

Posted on 26. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

George Allen has declared his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in 2012.  The former Virginia Senator is the clear favorite to to the Republican primary as well as the general election.  A recent Roll call article discusses Senate campaigns by former Senators and … Continue reading →

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Rahm Emanuel Off Chicago Ballot –

Posted on 24. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Roll Call reports that Rahm Emanuel has been removed from the Chicago mayoral  ballot.  The decision was first reported in the Chicago Sun Times which indicated that the appellate panel came to a 2-1 decision to reverse the Chicago election … Continue reading →

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Murphy Seeks Lieberman Seat –

Posted on 21. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Democratic Congressman Christopher Murphy has announced that he will run for the Senate seat held by Joe Lieberman.  Murphy stated that the race could require upwards of $10 million in fundraising.  Democrat Susan Bysiewicz has also declared for the Senate … Continue reading →

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House Health Care Vote –

Posted on 19. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The House voted 245-189 to repeal the Obama health care bill.  Three Democrats voted with Republicans and the bill will now move to the Senate.  The repeal bill still needs to pass the Democratic controlled Senate and will likely face a … Continue reading →

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Lieberman Retiring-

Posted on 18. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Senator Joseph Lieberman announced that he will not run for a fifth term in 2012.  Lieberman is the second member of the Democratic caucus to retire and there are expected to be more in the near future.  Republicans are expected to make … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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Canadian Pipeline –

Posted on 23. December 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Obama administration is expected to approve the expansion of an existing Canadian pipeline.  The pipeline expansion will increase the amount of oil imported from Canada’s oil sands by over 300,000 barrels a day.  Keystone, the pipeline expansion project, will create hundreds of … Continue reading →

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