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Election

Senate Democrats Target Oil Industry –

Posted on 8. February 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Senate Democrats are attempting to eliminate tax breaks for the oil industry.  In a recent letter, Senate Democratic leaders asked House Speaker Boehner to remove tax breaks for the oil industry to help cut spending.  The letter was signed by Senate … Continue reading →

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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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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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Bush Endorses Williams –

Posted on 18. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

George H.W. Bush endorsed former Texas Secretary of State Roger Williams in the race for the Senate seat held by Hutchinson.  Recently, Kay Bailey Hutchinson announced that she would not seek re-election and there is expected to be a crowded GOP field in … Continue reading →

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Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus –

Posted on 14. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Republican National Committee members have elected Reince Priebus as their new Chairman.  The Wisconsin Republican Party Chairman received 97 votes and secured the position after seven rounds.  Saul Anuzis finished second with 43 votes and Maria Cino finished third with 28 … Continue reading →

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Michael Steele Drops RNC Race –

Posted on 14. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele pulled out of the race for Chairman after four rounds of voting.  Steele endorsed Maria Cino for the position but Cino trails Reince Priebus who has 67 votes after five rounds.  There are 168 members who … 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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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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