Category Archives: General

Killing The Death Tax –

Posted on 15. October 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The elimination of the estate tax is a growing issue on the campaign trail this year.  Over 250 congressional candidates have pledged to eliminate the tax.  Also, the possibility of eliminating the estate tax is a good fundraising tool for some candidates. … Continue reading →

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New Jersey Tunnel Needs Partner –

Posted on 13. October 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Republican Governor Chris Christie is still considering the tunnel project that he stopped due to  potential costs.  The cost of the tunnel project may have been $5 billion more than originally anticpated.  Democratic Senator Frank Lautenberg mentioned the possibility of a public … Continue reading →

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Redistricting Edge –

Posted on 11. October 2010 by Jim Sutliff

 Republicans and Democrats are fighting to gain the redistricting edge that will yield Congressional gains in the 2012 election.  Republicans are investing heavily in five states that may bring 25-30 new Republicans to Washington in 2012.  The five states are Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, … Continue reading →

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Kudlow Commentary –

Posted on 10. October 2010 by Jim Sutliff

 Larry Kudlow has written an article on the economy, stock market, and the coming elections.  The article can be found on Real Clear Politics and it is well worth the time to read.  Kudlow discusses recent economic data, possible trade … Continue reading →

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Estate Tax At 0% –

Posted on 8. October 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The estate tax is at 0% until the end of 2010 and that is creating a great deal of estate planning activity.  Unless Congress takes action the tax will rise to 55% in 2011.  Senators Kyl and Lincoln have proposed a plan … Continue reading →

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Dodd-Frank Modifications –

Posted on 6. October 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The financial reform bill is likely to be changed significantly when Congress returns next year.  Republicans are expected to gain seats in the House and Senate and could gain control of both chambers.  Republicans will need 51 Senators to have control of the Senate … Continue reading →

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Feingold Falling –

Posted on 3. October 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The battle for the U.S. Senate now has Wisconsin on the front lines.  Recent polling data on Real Clear Politics indicates that Democrat Russ Feingold is behind by almost 10 points to his Republican challenger Ron Johnson.  The fall of the … Continue reading →

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Rahm Emanuel To Step Down –

Posted on 30. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Rahm Emanuel is expected to step down as White House chief of staff this Friday.  The Wall Street Journal has reported that Emanuel will run for mayor of Chicago.  Chicago mayor Richard Daley has already announced that he will not run … Continue reading →

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Chinese Yuan Bill –

Posted on 29. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The House is attempting to pass legislation directed at the Chinese Yuan.  The goal is to  persuade China to allow their currency to increase in value.  The legislation would consider the undervalued Yuan a subsidy and allow for extra duties to be placed … Continue reading →

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Suburban Voters Flip –

Posted on 28. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Suburban voters are an important swing vote and a measure of party strength.  Republicans are poised to pick up Congressional seats in the midterm election and suburban voters are one of the reasons.  Democrats won Congressional seats in suburban districts in 2008 … Continue reading →

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Democrats Postpone Tax Vote –

Posted on 27. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Democrats have postponed a vote on the Bush era tax cuts until after the election.  Democrats expect to have the votes to pass the Obama tax plan which lets some of the Bush tax cuts expire.  There is a likelihood that … Continue reading →

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High Earner Tax Rate –

Posted on 23. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

High earners will get slammed with even more taxes under the Obama tax plan.  High income New York City residents will be the most taxed in America if the tax increases are allowed to take effect.  The Tax Foundation reported that … Continue reading →

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California Sweep –

Posted on 21. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The possibility of Republican victories in California races continue to grow stronger every week.  Carly Fiorina and Meg Whitman are attempting to win the U.S. Senate and Gubernatorial elections this November.  Fiorina is the former CEO of Hewlett Packard and Witman … Continue reading →

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Murkowski Write-In Campaign –

Posted on 18. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Lisa Murkowski has announced that she will attempt to win the Senate seat with a write-in campaign.  Murkowski lost the Republican line to Joe Miller in a close primary election.  The only Senator in history to win office with a write-in campaign was Strom … Continue reading →

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NRCC Ad Buys –

Posted on 16. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The National Republican Congressional Committee is making changes to their TV ad buy strategy.  The 10th Congressional district in Pennsylvania is one of the seats targeted by the NRCC with $595,000 of TV ads through October.  The seat is represented by Democrat Chris Carney … Continue reading →

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