Category Archives: Congress

Rothenberg Elite Eight –

Posted on 9. March 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The 2012 Senate races are likely to shift majority control to the Republicans.  Democrats are facing an uphill battle in competitive states and a growing number of retirements.  A recent Roll Call article by Stuart Rothenberg discusses the dynamics behind eight competitive … Continue reading →

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Democrat Akaka Will Not Run –

Posted on 3. March 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Democratic Senator Daniel Akaka has joined a growing list of Democrats that will not run for re-election in 2012.  The decision not to run makes the Senate seat for Hawaii a competitive race.  Republicans are likely to run former Governor Linda Lingle for the … Continue reading →

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Senate Stop-Gap Bill –

Posted on 2. March 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Senate passed a stop-gap bill that provides 2 more weeks of funding.  The measure passed the Senate by a vote of 91-9.  The bill prevents a government shutdown of some services starting on March 5th.  Spending cuts of $4billion  came from funds for … Continue reading →

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Government Waste –

Posted on 1. March 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a 345 page report on government programs that duplicated efforts.  Republicans and Democrats embraced the report as a guide to cut government spending.  Republican Senator Tom Coburn requested the report and estimated savings that could exceed … Continue reading →

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House Votes To Cut Spending –

Posted on 21. February 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The House of Representatives voted 235-189 to cut spending by $61 billion dollars.  The vote was along party lines with most Republicans voting for the bill which had deeper spending cuts than originally proposed.  Democrats are expected to make significant changes to the bill … Continue reading →

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Senator Bingaman To Retire –

Posted on 19. February 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Senator Bingaman of New Mexico became the fourth Democrat to announce retirement plans for 2012.  The democrat served five terms and was expected to face a strong Republican challenge in the next election.  The New Mexico Senate seat is considered … Continue reading →

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Senate Democrats 2012 Races –

Posted on 15. February 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Rothenberg Political Report is a great source for news and analysis on politics.  Recently, the Rothenberg Political Report had an article on the challenges that the Democrats will face in the 2012 Senate races.  The recent decision by Webb and … Continue reading →

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Senator Kyl Plans To Retire –

Posted on 10. February 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Senator Jon Kyl has announced that he will not run for re-election.  The Republican Senator first won the Arizona senate seat in 2006.  Arizona will most likely vote for the Republican Presidential candidate in 2012 and that should help the Republican candidate for … Continue reading →

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Democrat Webb Will Not Run –

Posted on 9. February 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Virginia Senator Jim Webb has announced that he will not run for re-election in 2012.  The Democrat first won the Senate seat by a small magin in 2006.  Webb would have faced a rematch with former Republican Senator George Allen.  George Allen … Continue reading →

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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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Health Care Repeal Voted Down –

Posted on 6. February 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Senate voted on party lines against repealing the health care overhaul.  The outcome was expected with the final vote being 51-47.  However, there was a change made to health care law which affects small businesses.  The Senate voted 81-17 to remove a requirement … 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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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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Murphy Seeks Lieberman Seat –

Posted on 21. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Democratic Congressman Christopher Murphy has announced that he will run for the Senate seat held by Joe Lieberman.  Murphy stated that the race could require upwards of $10 million in fundraising.  Democrat Susan Bysiewicz has also declared for the Senate … 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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