Category Archives: 2012

Romney Takes Nevada –

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 –

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 –

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 –

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 –

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 –

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 –

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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Romney Takes New Hampshire –

Mitt Romney won the New Hampshire primary with 39% of the vote.  Ron Paul finished in second place with  23% and Huntsman was third with 17%.  Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum each had 9% of the vote.  Romney leads the field … Continue reading

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Santorum & Romney Tie In Iowa –

Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney tied in the Iowa Caucus.  Santorum finished just 8 votes behind Romney and each candidate will receive 11 delegates.  Ron Paul came in third place and garnered 21% and 3 delegates.  Newt Gingrich finished fourth with 13% and will … Continue reading

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Iowa Caucus –

Republicans in Iowa head to caucuses around the state today to cast their votes in the 2012 Presidential race.  Recent polling data indicates that Mitt Romney has a slight lead over Ron Paul.  Rick Santorum has placed third in numerous polls … Continue reading

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Democrat Ben Nelson To Retire –

Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson announced that he would not run for another term.  Democrats are trying to recruit former Senator Bob Kerrey as a candidate.  The retirement is likely to move another seat to the Republicans.  Republicans are also likely to pick up … Continue reading

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House Set To Approve Payroll Tax Cut –

House Republicans are set to approve a two month extension of the payroll tax cut.  House Republican John Boehner has come to an agreement with Democratic Senator Harry Reid.  The agreement would extend the tax cut for two months and begin … Continue reading

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Payroll Tax Cut Extension –

The Senate passed a two month extension of the payroll tax cut.  On Saturday, the measure passed the Senate with a vote of 89-10.  The payroll tax cut amounts to a two percent drop from 6.2% to 4.2%.   An increase in fees … Continue reading

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Budget Deal –

Republican and Democratic officials have agreed on a spending bill through October 1st 2012.  Specific details of the agreement are expected to be released on Tuesday.  The measure still requires approval of the Senate and the House of Representatives.  The current spending bill … Continue reading

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Iowa Presidential Debate –

The Iowa Republican Presidential debate gave the candidates a chance to debate the issues.  The six Republican candidates only have four weeks to campaign before the January 3rd Iowa Caucus.  Currently, Gingrich is the front-runner and he drew fire from … Continue reading

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