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Election

Fischer To Run For Nebraska Senate Seat –

Posted on 28. June 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Nebraska State Senator Deb Fischer is expected to announce her candidacy for the U.S. Senate.  Fischer will face State Treasurer Don Stenberg and State Attorney General Jon Bruning for the Republican nomination.  The winner of the Republican primary is favored to … Continue reading →

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Hunstman Declares –

Posted on 21. June 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Jon Huntsman became the latest Republican to announce a run for the Presidency.  The former Governor of Utah declared in a speech at Liberty State Park in New Jersey.  Jon Huntsman served as Ambassador to China for the Obama administration.  To read … Continue reading →

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Bachmann Announces Candidacy –

Posted on 14. June 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Michele Bachmann announced that she is an official candidate for President.  The announcement came at the beginning of the CNN GOP Presidential debate.  The Republican field is still wide open but it is clear that Michele will be a top contender for … Continue reading →

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Mike Pence Declares For Governor –

Posted on 12. June 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Indiana Congressman Mike Pence has announced that he will run for Governor.  The Republican served six terms as a Congressman and is a social and fiscal conservative.  Mike Pence will most likely defeat the Democrat and strengthen the Republican ticket.  To read a … Continue reading →

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Santorum Declares –

Posted on 7. June 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Rick Santorum announced that he will run for President in 2012.  The Republican served two terms in the U.S. Senate from 1995-2007.  Santorum is a fiscal and social conservative that should play well in early contests like Iowa and South Carolina.  To … Continue reading →

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Pawlenty Announces Presidential Run –

Posted on 23. May 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Republican Tim Pawlenty has announced that he will run for President in 2012.  Pawlenty is the former Governor of Minnesota and may also face Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann for the Republican nomination.  Bachmann is scheduled  to appear at an event in Iowa … Continue reading →

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Huckabee Won’t Run For President –

Posted on 15. May 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Republican Mike Huckabee has announced that he will not run for President in 2012.  Huckabee would have been one of the top Republican contenders for the White House.  Huckabee is popular among social conservatives and has a successful Fox News program.  To … Continue reading →

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Democratic Senator Kohl Not Running For Re-Election –

Posted on 13. May 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Democratic Senator Herbert Kohl has announced that will not seek re-election in 2012.  The Wisconsin Democrat first won the Senate seat in 1988.  Kohl is 76 years old and his retirement makes the seat very competitive.  Republicans now have an … Continue reading →

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Indiana Republican Mike Pence Enters Governor’s Race –

Posted on 5. May 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Republican congressman Mike Pence has announced that he will run for governor of Indiana in 2012.  The popular six term congressman is the favorite to win the seat and will help carry the state for the Republican Presidential candidate.  Indiana voted … Continue reading →

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The Senate Landscape: 2012 & 2014 –

Posted on 29. April 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Roll Call has an article by Stuart Rothenberg that discusses the uneven Senate landscape of 2012 and 2014.  Although Democrats still control the Senate, Republicans have a very strong chance of hitting the 60 Senator mark in 2012 or 2014.  Republican … Continue reading →

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Ron Paul Exploratory Committee –

Posted on 26. April 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Ron Paul is expected to announce the formation of a Presidential Exploratory Committee.  Paul ran for President in 2008 and made a strong showing in some Republican primary contests.  Paul has a strong fundraising base to call on during the campaign and … Continue reading →

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NRSC And DSCC Fundraising –

Posted on 20. April 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The National Republican Senatorial Committee and Democratic Senate Campaign Committee (DSCC) have posted their first quarter numbers.  Although the Republicans and Democrats are close in totals, the Republican Senate Committee has the advantage.  The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) raised … Continue reading →

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RNC Raises $7 Million –

Posted on 12. April 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Republican National Committee fundraising for March topped $7 million which leaves the RNC with $3.2 million on hand.  The Republican National Committee also announced that they hired  Angela Meyers as the new finance director.  Meyers held the same position with the Republican … Continue reading →

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Government Shutdown Averted –

Posted on 9. April 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Republicans and Democrats reached a deal in the final hours to prevent a government shutdown.  The deal cut a record $38.5 billion of spending from the budget for the second half of the year.  A short term spending bill was … Continue reading →

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Investor Reaction To Government Shutdown –

Posted on 8. April 2011 by Jim Sutliff

CNN Money has an article on investor reactions to a possible government shutdown.  The possibility of a government shutdown hasn’t had a major effect on trading activity.  Wall Street is being influenced by rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and … Continue reading →

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