Category Archives: Congress

Lieberman Retiring-

Posted on 18. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Senator Joseph Lieberman announced that he will not run for a fifth term in 2012.  Lieberman is the second member of the Democratic caucus to retire and there are expected to be more in the near future.  Republicans are expected to make … Continue reading →

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Senator Conrad Retiring –

Posted on 18. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Democratic Senator Kent Conrad has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2012.  The North Dakota Senator was not expected to win in 2012 and the seat is most likely to move into the Republican column.  Kent Conrad is … Continue reading →

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Bush Endorses Williams –

Posted on 18. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

George H.W. Bush endorsed former Texas Secretary of State Roger Williams in the race for the Senate seat held by Hutchinson.  Recently, Kay Bailey Hutchinson announced that she would not seek re-election and there is expected to be a crowded GOP field in … Continue reading →

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Hutchinson To Retire –

Posted on 13. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Kay Bailey Hutchinson announced that she will not seek re-election to the United States Senate in 2012.  The March 2012 Republican primary is expected to be heavily contested with the winner being a strong favorite in November.  Hutchinson is the … Continue reading →

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Speaker Boehner –

Posted on 5. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Ohio representative John Boehner was elected speaker of the House of Representatives with 241 votes.  The election is the highlight of his 20 year career in Washington D.C. as a Congressman.  Boehner is expected to move the agenda towards spending … Continue reading →

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Bachmann Eyes Senate –

Posted on 26. December 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Michelle Bachmann has a strong fundraising base and is a favorite of the Tea Party movement.  She is also coming off a Congressional race with a 13 point margin of victory in a swing district with a heavy voter turn out.  … Continue reading →

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Census Shifts House Seats –

Posted on 21. December 2010 by Jim Sutliff

There has been a major shift in political influence towards the south and west.  Census data indicates that Texas will gain 4 seats, Florida 2 seats, Georgia and South Carolina will also gain.  North Carolina is a state that will keep the same … Continue reading →

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Texas Gains Seats –

Posted on 3. December 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Texas is set to gain at least three and possibly four Congressional seats due to population growth.  Texas Republicans dominate the redistricting process for the state and are expected to pick up several seats in the process.  In general, Republicans are expected … Continue reading →

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2012 Senate Races –

Posted on 23. November 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Republicans are expected to have a big election night on November 6th, 2012.  A recent article in Roll Call outlines all of the Senate races and possible challengers in each of the contests.  Races that Roll Call lists as Leans Democrat … Continue reading →

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Tax Code Overhaul –

Posted on 16. November 2010 by Jim Sutliff

A comprehensive overhaul of the tax code could take place in the near future.  Recently, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geitner indicated that the tax code was in need of a major overhaul.  Congressional Republicans have also supported an overhaul of the … Continue reading →

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Republicans Gain Senate Edge –

Posted on 9. November 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Democrats may have the majority in the U.S. Senate but that might not hold up on all issues.  The 2012 Senate elections put Senators Nelson, Tester, Manchin, Webb, and McCaskill in the spotlight.  The Senators all represent states that … Continue reading →

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Tax Cut Compromise –

Posted on 6. November 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Barack Obama is moving in the direction of a tax cut compromise during the lame duck session.  Tax rates will rise in 2011 if action is not taken to keep the Bush tax cuts.  The White House has also indicated that … Continue reading →

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Beltway Business –

Posted on 5. November 2010 by Jim Sutliff

A recent Business In The Beltway article on Forbes discusses the priorities of the new Congress.  Republican victories in the House and Senate have changed the political landscape and are likely to shift policies on tax.  Tax will almost certainly be … Continue reading →

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Upheaval –

Posted on 3. November 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Massive shifts of power and influence can be expected in Washington DC.  Republicans gained over 60 seats in the House and several in the Senate.  The final number of seats will be determined after all ballots are counted and than … Continue reading →

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Races To Watch –

Posted on 1. November 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Wall Street Journal has an article on the upcoming elections and the races to watch.  The quick election guide details the House seats in the Northeast to follow for an indication of the election day trends.  Early victories by the … Continue reading →

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