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Election

Greek Referendum Plan –

Posted on 1. November 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Prime Minister of Greece surprised the financial markets by calling for a referendum on the bailout plan.  Prime Minister George Papandreou has suffered a loss of some support in his party.  The call for a referendum has sent the Euro and … Continue reading →

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Nevada Moves Caucus –

Posted on 22. October 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Nevada Republican party moved their caucus to February 4th.  The Nevada GOP had scheduled a January 14th date for the caucus but that would have forced New Hampshire to hold a primary in December.  Nevada will still be the … Continue reading →

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Nevada Debate –

Posted on 20. October 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Nevada GOP debate was the 8th meeting since May 5th for the Republican candidates.  The candidates tax plans took center stage with the Cain 9-9-9 plan coming under fire.  Texas Governor Rick Perry announced that he will be releasing his tax plan which is … Continue reading →

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Iowa GOP Caucus-

Posted on 9. October 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Iowa Republican caucuses are expected to be moved to January 3rd 2012.  The date of the Iowa GOP caucus was moved after Florida set their primary date at January 31st.   The Nevada caucuses are scheduled for January 14th and the South Carolina … Continue reading →

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Sarah Palin Will Not Run –

Posted on 6. October 2011 by Jim Sutliff

On Wednesday, Sarah Palin anounced that she will not seek the Republican nomination in 2012.  New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie also announced this week that he would not run for President.  The Republican field is taking shape and fundraising is … Continue reading →

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Florida Moves Republican Primary –

Posted on 2. October 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Florida Republicans haved moved the Republican Presidential primary to January 31st.  The move is expected to cost Florida Republicans half of their delegates.  Several other states are considering moving their Republican primaries earlier in the nominating process.  The earlier primary date … Continue reading →

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Government Shutdown Showdown –

Posted on 25. September 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Senate voted 59-36 against a House spending bill.  The Republican bill in the House was designed to cut $1 billion in spending to pay for disaster relief.  Senate Democrats are expected to move for a vote on an alternative … Continue reading →

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Florida GOP Debate –

Posted on 23. September 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Republican Presidential  candidates squared off last night in their third debate in less than a month.  Social security and immigration were two of the main issues discussed in the debate.  Most of the action was between frontrunner Rick Perry and … Continue reading →

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Tea Party Debate –

Posted on 16. September 2011 by Jim Sutliff

On Monday, eight Republican Presidential candidates squared off in the CNN/Tea Party Debate.  The Tea Party debate took place in Florida which is expected to be a heated primary race.  Perry maintained his frontunner status with Romney and Bachmann questioning his … Continue reading →

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Reagan Debate: Perry & Romney –

Posted on 8. September 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library took shape as a showdown between Rick Perry and Mitt Romney.  Perry had taken the frontrunner status from Romney and perfomed well in his first Presidential debate.  There will be two more … Continue reading →

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Bachmann Wins Straw Poll –

Posted on 14. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Michelle Bachmann won the Ames straw poll with 4,823 votes.  Ron Paul  came in second with 4,671 votes and Pawlenty finished third with 2,293 votes.  Rick Perry received 718 write-in ballots and is considered a top tier Republican candidate.  Perry announced … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry Set To Declare –

Posted on 12. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

A spokesman for Texas Governor Rick Perry has indicated that Perry will run for President.  The Republican is expected to announce his candidacy on Saturday.  Rick Perry has a strong record as Governor and proven fundraising skills.  Perry will be a top … Continue reading →

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Senate Supports Debt Plan –

Posted on 2. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Senate voted 74-26 in support of the debt plan.  The plan was supported by 46 Democrats and 28 Republicans.  The plan is expected to cut spending by $2.4 trillion and raise the debt ceiling by $2.1 trillion.  However, most of … Continue reading →

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Iowa Straw Poll –

Posted on 8. July 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Iowa Straw Poll is scheduled for August 13th at Iowa State University in Ames Iowa.  The straw poll is a Republican fundraiser and very important for several candidates.  Tim Pawlenty and Michele Bachmann are two Republican candidates that are … Continue reading →

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GOP Gains In North Carolina Redistricting –

Posted on 1. July 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The draft map for redistricting in North Carolina strongly favors Republicans.  The new districts solidify current Republican seats and place four Democratic seats into Republican leaning districts.  The four Democrats that are in danger of losing are Brad Miller, Heath … Continue reading →

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