Category Archives: Congress

U.S. Senate 2012 –

Posted on 31. October 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Senate Democrats are expected to have a rough time in the upcoming elections.  However, the 2012 election cycle could prove to be even worse for their party.  Republicans have a chance to make significant gains in both the House and Senate.  … Continue reading →

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NRCC: $20 Million Credit Line –

Posted on 25. October 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The National Republican Congressional Committee has reported a $20 million dollar credit line.  The funds will help keep districts competitive in the final week of campaigning.  Republicans are now favored to win more than the 39 seats required to take control of … Continue reading →

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Union Campaign Spending –

Posted on 22. October 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The media has focused on corporate spending and Republican leaning special interests groups when discussing campaign finance.  However, some of the biggest spenders in this election cycle are union groups.  Three unions that are big spenders this cycle are the NEA, … Continue reading →

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Pennsylvania Absentee Voting –

Posted on 20. October 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Pennsylvania has a number of heated contests this election cycle.  The close U.S. Senate race between Republican Pat Toomey and Democratic candidate Joe Sestak has taken center stage.  One voter turnout indicator is the number of absentee ballots returned by party registrants.  Currently, registered Republicans have returned … Continue reading →

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Oregon Rebounds –

Posted on 19. October 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Former NBA player Chris Dudley is the Republican candidate for Governor in the state of Oregon.  The Yale educated Dudley is also a wealth manager and is making his first run for office.  Dudley enjoys a fundraising edge over the Democrat … Continue reading →

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Republican Governors Association Fundraising –

Posted on 16. October 2010 by Jim Sutliff

In the past three months, the Republican Governors Association has raised more than $30 million for this election cycle.  That amount is three times the total raised by the Democratic Governors Association.  Races for Governor are particularly important this year due … Continue reading →

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Killing The Death Tax –

Posted on 15. October 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The elimination of the estate tax is a growing issue on the campaign trail this year.  Over 250 congressional candidates have pledged to eliminate the tax.  Also, the possibility of eliminating the estate tax is a good fundraising tool for some candidates. … Continue reading →

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Redistricting Edge –

Posted on 11. October 2010 by Jim Sutliff

 Republicans and Democrats are fighting to gain the redistricting edge that will yield Congressional gains in the 2012 election.  Republicans are investing heavily in five states that may bring 25-30 new Republicans to Washington in 2012.  The five states are Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, … Continue reading →

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Kudlow Commentary –

Posted on 10. October 2010 by Jim Sutliff

 Larry Kudlow has written an article on the economy, stock market, and the coming elections.  The article can be found on Real Clear Politics and it is well worth the time to read.  Kudlow discusses recent economic data, possible trade … Continue reading →

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Dodd-Frank Modifications –

Posted on 6. October 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The financial reform bill is likely to be changed significantly when Congress returns next year.  Republicans are expected to gain seats in the House and Senate and could gain control of both chambers.  Republicans will need 51 Senators to have control of the Senate … Continue reading →

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Feingold Falling –

Posted on 3. October 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The battle for the U.S. Senate now has Wisconsin on the front lines.  Recent polling data on Real Clear Politics indicates that Democrat Russ Feingold is behind by almost 10 points to his Republican challenger Ron Johnson.  The fall of the … Continue reading →

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Chinese Yuan Bill –

Posted on 29. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The House is attempting to pass legislation directed at the Chinese Yuan.  The goal is to  persuade China to allow their currency to increase in value.  The legislation would consider the undervalued Yuan a subsidy and allow for extra duties to be placed … Continue reading →

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Suburban Voters Flip –

Posted on 28. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Suburban voters are an important swing vote and a measure of party strength.  Republicans are poised to pick up Congressional seats in the midterm election and suburban voters are one of the reasons.  Democrats won Congressional seats in suburban districts in 2008 … Continue reading →

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Democrats Postpone Tax Vote –

Posted on 27. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Democrats have postponed a vote on the Bush era tax cuts until after the election.  Democrats expect to have the votes to pass the Obama tax plan which lets some of the Bush tax cuts expire.  There is a likelihood that … Continue reading →

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Last Four Years –

Posted on 25. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The last four years of economic policies from the Democratic Congress  are a subjest of an article in the Wall Street Journal.  The Opinion Journal article discusses the Democrats retreat on tax policy as they close in on the elections.  Republicans are … Continue reading →

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