Category Archives: Governor

Christie & McAuliffe Win –

Posted on 26. November 2013 by Jim Sutliff

The Virginia Democratic Gubernatorial candidate narrowly defeated the Republican Ken Cuccinelli 48% to 45%.  Terry McAuliffe is the 72nd Governor of Virginia. In New Jersey, Republican Chris Christie defeated Democrat Barbara Buono to win a second term.  Christie is considered a potential Republican Presidential candidate in … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013, Democrat, Election, General, Governor, Politics, Republican | Leave a comment

McAuliffe Leads Virginia Race –

Posted on 30. October 2013 by Jim Sutliff

Recent polls indicate that Democrat Terry McAuliffe is leading Republican Ken Cuccinelli in the race for Governor of Virginia.  A Quinnipiac poll has Cuccinelli only trailing McAuliffe 45 percent to 41 percent.  A recent poll from Roanoke College has McAuliffe leading … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013, Democrat, Election, General, Governor, Politics, Republican | Leave a comment

Republican Rick Perry Will Not Seek Re-Election –

Posted on 15. July 2013 by Jim Sutliff

Texas Governor Rick Perry announced that he will not run for re-election in 2014.  Governor Perry took office in 2000 and won re-election in 2002, 2006, and 2010.  Rick Perry is the longest serving Governor in the history of Texas.  … Continue reading →

Posted in 2014, Administrative, Election, General, Governor, Politics, Primary, Republican | Leave a comment

Hurricane Sandy –

Posted on 26. October 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Hurricane Sandy is expected to make landfall late Monday or early Tuesday.  Forecasts have indicated that landfall may happen between Washington DC and New York.  The National Hurricane Center has charts tracking the storm as well as forecasts and public advisories.  Washington DC … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012, Congress, DC, Election, General, Governor, Infrastructure, Politics, Presidential | Leave a comment

Early Voting –

Posted on 21. September 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The standard get-out-the-vote (GOTV) drive does not apply in modern elections.  Voter turnout from early voting may account for over 30% of total votes cast for President.  Get out the vote drives are crucial in battleground states such as Colorado, Florida, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012, Congress, Democrat, Election, General, Governor, Politics, Presidential, Republican | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in 2012, Administrative, Democrat, Election, General, Governor, Politics, Republican | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in 2012, Democrat, Election, Fundraising, General, Governor, Politics, Republican | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in 2012, Democrat, Election, Fundraising, General, Governor, Politics, Republican | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in 2012, Administrative, Caucus, Congress, DC, Debate, Democrat, Election, Fundraising, General, Governor, Politics, Presidential, Primary, Redistricting, Republican, RNC | Leave a comment

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer Endorses Romney –

Posted on 26. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer endorsed Mitt Romney for President.  The Arizona Republican Presidential primary will be held this Tuesday and is a winner-take-all contest.  Mitt Romney is the favorite in the Arizona and Michigan primaries on Tuesday.  However, recent polls have indicated … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012, Election, General, Governor, Politics, Presidential, Primary, Republican | Leave a comment

Rick Perry Set To Declare –

Posted on 12. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

A spokesman for Texas Governor Rick Perry has indicated that Perry will run for President.  The Republican is expected to announce his candidacy on Saturday.  Rick Perry has a strong record as Governor and proven fundraising skills.  Perry will be a top … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012, Election, Fundraising, General, Governor, Politics, Presidential, Republican | Leave a comment

Mike Pence Declares For Governor –

Posted on 12. June 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Indiana Congressman Mike Pence has announced that he will run for Governor.  The Republican served six terms as a Congressman and is a social and fiscal conservative.  Mike Pence will most likely defeat the Democrat and strengthen the Republican ticket.  To read a … Continue reading →

Posted in Election, General, Governor, Politics, Republican | Leave a comment

Wisconsin Borrowing Costs Drop –

Posted on 11. May 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Wisconsin borrowing costs are dropping and that may be a result of Republican Governor Scott Walker.  Governor Walker took on the unions and signed a bill limiting their collective bargaining power on March 11th.  The move is being well received by markets with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Administrative, Business, Democrat, Economy, General, Governor, Politics, Republican | Leave a comment

Indiana Republican Mike Pence Enters Governor’s Race –

Posted on 5. May 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Republican congressman Mike Pence has announced that he will run for governor of Indiana in 2012.  The popular six term congressman is the favorite to win the seat and will help carry the state for the Republican Presidential candidate.  Indiana voted … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012, Administrative, Congress, Democrat, Election, General, Governor, Politics, Republican | Leave a comment

New Jersey Tunnel Funding –

Posted on 3. May 2011 by Jim Sutliff

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has indicated that the state will not return the $271 million in commuter rail tunnel funding to the federal government.  Recently, the Federal Transit Administration has added a fee for holding the funds that could amount … Continue reading →

Posted in Administrative, Business, Democrat, General, Governor, Infrastructure, Politics, Regulatory, Republican | Leave a comment