Category Archives: General

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer Endorses Romney –

Posted on 26. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer endorsed Mitt Romney for President.  The Arizona Republican Presidential primary will be held this Tuesday and is a winner-take-all contest.  Mitt Romney is the favorite in the Arizona and Michigan primaries on Tuesday.  However, recent polls have indicated … Continue reading →

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Arizona Republican Debate –

Posted on 23. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The four Republican Presidential candidates met for the Arizona GOP debate in Phoenix.  There are 29 delegates up for grabs in the winner-take-all Arizona primary.  Michigan is also holding their Republican primary on February 28th and will award 30 delegates.  … Continue reading →

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Congress Passes Payroll Tax Cut –

Posted on 19. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Congress passed a measure to extend the payroll tax cut for the remainder of 2012.  The measure passed the House 293-132 and the Senate 60 -36.  In the Senate, 14 Republicans voted for the measure and 5 Democrats and 1 Independent … Continue reading →

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Payroll Tax Floor Vote –

Posted on 16. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The House and Senate could vote on the payroll tax deal as early as Friday.  Four Democratic Senators and all 13 House Representatives at the payroll tax conference signed the agreement.  Republic Senators did not sign the agreement but that should not … Continue reading →

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Republicans Propose Payroll Tax Cut Extension –

Posted on 13. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Republican leaders in the House are supporting the extension of the payroll tax cut without reductions in spending.  This clears a major hurdle in negotiations to extend the payroll tax cut which applies to 160 million workers.  The payroll tax … Continue reading →

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Romney Wins Close Race In Maine –

Posted on 11. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Mitt Romney held on to win the Maine caucus with 39% of the vote.  Ron Paul finished a close second with 36%.  The Romney victory ends a three state losing streak by the candidate.  There were 24 delegates at stake in the Maine Republican … Continue reading →

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Santorum Sweeps –

Posted on 9. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Santorum swept the three contests in Minnesota, Colorado, and Missouri.  The Santorum victories have raised the possibility of a brokered convention.  Republican Presidential primaries in Arizona and Michigan are the focus of most campaigns.  The Arizona Republican primary is a winner take all … Continue reading →

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Romney Takes Nevada –

Posted on 7. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Mitt Romney added to his lead in delegates with a win in the Nevada Caucus.  Romney finished first with almost 50% of the vote and Newt Gingrich came in second with 22%.  The next three states to hold elections are Minnesota, … Continue reading →

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Romney Wins Florida –

Posted on 4. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Mitt Romney won the Florida primary with 46% of the vote and gained all 50 delegates.  Newt Gingrich finished second with 32% and Rick Santorum came in third with 13%.  Romney leads the race for the Republican nomination with 87 … Continue reading →

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Florida Republican Presidential Debate –

Posted on 26. January 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The CNN Republican Presidential Debate is being held tonight in Jacksonville Florida.  Fireworks are expected between Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich.  Recent polling indicates that Gingrich and Romney are neck and neck in Florida.  The Florida Republican primary is winner take … Continue reading →

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Gingrich Takes South Carolina –

Posted on 22. January 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Newt Gingrich won the South Carolina primary and has the lead in delegates for the Republican Presidential nomination.  Gingrich finished with 40% of the vote and gained momentum heading into Florida.  Romney came in second with 27% and Santorum finished in third … Continue reading →

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South Carolina Primary –

Posted on 21. January 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The South Carolina Primary is being held today and recent polls indicate that Gingrich has pulled ahead of Romney.  A Clemson University poll has Newt Gingrich at 32% and Mitt Romney falling to 26%. The Clemson poll has a margin … Continue reading →

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Perry Endorses Gingrich –

Posted on 19. January 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Rick Perry suspended his Presidential campaign and endorsed Republican Newt Gingrich.  Perry has been lagging in the polls and his endorsement could propel Gingrich to win the South Carolina primary.  A Gingrich win in South Carolina should provide his campaign with … Continue reading →

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South Carolina GOP Debate –

Posted on 17. January 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The South Carolina Republican Presidential debate was held last night in Myrtle Beach.  Mitt Romney is the current frontrunner and he was the focus of the other four candidates.  Currently, Newt Gingrich trails Mitt Romney by only 8 points in recent South … Continue reading →

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Trade Deficit Increases –

Posted on 13. January 2012 by Jim Sutliff

According to the Commerce Department, the U.S. trade deficit increased by 10.4% to 47.8 billion in November.  The increase was larger than economists had expected and was the widest trade deficit since June.  Petroleum products accounted for a significant amount of the increase in … Continue reading →

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