Category Archives: 2012

CNN Electoral Map 2012 –

Posted on 2. July 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The CNN Electoral Map allows visitors to predict swing states and to calculate electoral votes.  Currently, CNN has projected 247 electoral votes for Obama and 206 for the Republican candidate Mitt Romney.  CNN has 85 electoral votes in 7 states listed as unallocated.  The seven states … Continue reading →

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Greece Elections –

Posted on 19. June 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The elections in Greece on Sunday was the second national election in less than two months.  The New Democracy party came in first and have 129 seats in the 300 member parliament.  The New Democracy party received slightly less than 30% of … Continue reading →

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George Allen Wins Republican Senate Primary –

Posted on 12. June 2012 by Jim Sutliff

George Allen is the projected winner of the Virginia Republican Senate primary.  Allen will run against Democrat Tim Kaine in November.  Tim Kaine is a former Virginia Governor and is expected to have a close race with Allen for the … Continue reading →

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Walker Wins Wisconsin Recall Election –

Posted on 5. June 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Republican Governor Scott Walker won the Wisconsin recall election over Democrat Tom Barrett.  The Wisconsin race gained national attention and volunteers poured into the state from across America.  National fundraising efforts also played a role in the Republican and Democrat campaigns.  Voter turnout … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Recall Heats Up –

Posted on 3. June 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The Wisconsin recall election is heating up with only two days left in the race.  Ground troops supporting Governor Walker and Democratic challenger Barrett have arrived from around the country.  Republican Governor Scott Walker is leading in recent polls and will likely win … Continue reading →

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Congressional Quarterly Roll Call –

Posted on 30. May 2012 by Jim Sutliff

CQ Roll Call has an Executive Briefing series that covers Banking & Finance, Defense, Energy, Transportation, and Technology.  CQ Roll Call also offers legislative tracking and advocacy tools.  CQ Weekly and CQ Today cover the legislative process as well as the House … Continue reading →

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Romney Clinches Republican Nomination –

Posted on 29. May 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Mitt Romney clinched the Republican Presidential nomination with a victory in the Texas primary.  There were 155 delegates at stake in the Texas Republican primary.  Romney now has more than the 1,144 delegates required for the Republican nomination.  The Republican convention … Continue reading →

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Romney Wins Arkansas & Kentucky –

Posted on 27. May 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Mitt Romney won the Arkansas and Kentucky Republican primaries last Tuesday.  The victories leave Romney only one win away from winning the Republican Presidential nomination.  Texas will have 152 Republican delegates at stake in their primary on Tuesday.  Mitt Romney is expected to win all 152 … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Early Voting-

Posted on 24. May 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Wisconsin voters started hitting the polls in early voting ahead of the June 5th election.  Republican Governor Scott Walker is leading in most polls and is expected to win the recall election.  Wisconsin is considered a battleground state for the … Continue reading →

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Real Clear Politics Electoral College Map –

Posted on 22. May 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The Real Clear Politics Electoral College map has the number of electoral votes for each state. Currently, Real Clear Politics estimates that Obama has 243 electoral votes and Romney has 170.  There are 125 electoral votes in states that are … Continue reading →

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Reuters Election 2012 –

Posted on 15. May 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Reuters provides the latest election news and polling data for races across the country.  Current polling data on Reuters Election 2012 indicate that Obama has a 227 to 180 advantage over Romney in the electoral college.  However, most of the ten … Continue reading →

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Republican Mourdock Defeats Senator Lugar –

Posted on 10. May 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Indiana Republican Senator Dick Lugar was defeated in a Republican primary by Richard Mourdock.  Senator Lugar has held the Indiana Senate seat for 35 years.  Mourdock is the Indiana State Treasurer and won the election despite being heavily outspent by Senator Lugar.  Mourdock will face … Continue reading →

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Hollande Wins French Presidency –

Posted on 7. May 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Francois Hollande won the French Presidential election on Sunday.  Hollande defeated Nicolas Sarkozy and became the first Socialist candidate to win the Presidency since 1985.  Francois Mitterand was the last Socialist French President from 1981-1995.  Hollande is expected to raise … Continue reading →

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Romney Sweeps Five States –

Posted on 25. April 2012 by Jim Sutliff

On Tuesday, Mitt Romney swept the primaries in five states.  Romney won primaries in Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Delaware.  There were 209 delegates at stake in the five primaries.  Romney has approximately 739 delegates and needs 1,144 … Continue reading →

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Hatch Republican Primary –

Posted on 21. April 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Utah Republican Senator Orrin Hatch will face a primary against Dan Liljenquist.  Liljenquist received 40.8% of the state delegates to force a primary.  The Republican primary will be held on June 26th.  Orrin Hatch has served six terms in the United … Continue reading →

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