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Florida Moves Republican Primary –

Posted on 2. October 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Florida Republicans haved moved the Republican Presidential primary to January 31st.  The move is expected to cost Florida Republicans half of their delegates.  Several other states are considering moving their Republican primaries earlier in the nominating process.  The earlier primary date … Continue reading →

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Florida GOP Debate –

Posted on 23. September 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Republican Presidential  candidates squared off last night in their third debate in less than a month.  Social security and immigration were two of the main issues discussed in the debate.  Most of the action was between frontrunner Rick Perry and … Continue reading →

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Tea Party Debate –

Posted on 16. September 2011 by Jim Sutliff

On Monday, eight Republican Presidential candidates squared off in the CNN/Tea Party Debate.  The Tea Party debate took place in Florida which is expected to be a heated primary race.  Perry maintained his frontunner status with Romney and Bachmann questioning his … Continue reading →

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Reagan Debate: Perry & Romney –

Posted on 8. September 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library took shape as a showdown between Rick Perry and Mitt Romney.  Perry had taken the frontrunner status from Romney and perfomed well in his first Presidential debate.  There will be two more … Continue reading →

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Bachmann Wins Straw Poll –

Posted on 14. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Michelle Bachmann won the Ames straw poll with 4,823 votes.  Ron Paul  came in second with 4,671 votes and Pawlenty finished third with 2,293 votes.  Rick Perry received 718 write-in ballots and is considered a top tier Republican candidate.  Perry announced … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Debt Concerns Grow –

Posted on 6. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

World leaders are meeting this weekend to discuss the debt crises in Europe and the United States.  The downgrade of U.S. debt by Standard and Poor’s on Friday will test the strength of financial markets.  Also, markets may negatively react if the … Continue reading →

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Senate Supports Debt Plan –

Posted on 2. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Senate voted 74-26 in support of the debt plan.  The plan was supported by 46 Democrats and 28 Republicans.  The plan is expected to cut spending by $2.4 trillion and raise the debt ceiling by $2.1 trillion.  However, most of … Continue reading →

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House Passes Debt Legislation –

Posted on 1. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The House passed legislation to raise the debt ceiling with a vote of 269-161.  Only 66 Republicans opposed the bill and 95 Democrats supported the legislation.  The legislation will raise the debt ceiling by $2.1 trillion and cut federal spending by $2.4 trillion.  … Continue reading →

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Congress Close To Debt Deal –

Posted on 31. July 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Congress is close to an agreement on a deal to raise the debt ceiling.  Republican and Democratic Senators are meeting on Sunday in an attempt to finalize a deal before the financial markets open on Monday.  The Dollar fell against all … Continue reading →

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Oil Sands Pipeline Bill –

Posted on 27. July 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Republican controlled House passed a bill that would require the Obama administration to approve or deny a permit for an oil sands pipeline by November 1st.  The bill passed the House with a vote of 279-147.  The Canadian pipeline would provide … Continue reading →

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Republican Camp Talks Debt Deal –

Posted on 23. July 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Republican Congressman Dave Camp predicted that there will be a compromise to raise the $14.3 trillion debt ceiling by August 2nd.  Camp would like the debt deal to include an overhaul of the tax code.  In addition, Camp has indicated that any … Continue reading →

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Boehner Predicts Compromise –

Posted on 21. July 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Republican John Boehner predicted that the GOP will compromise on raising the debt ceiling.  The House Speaker expects a majority of the Republicans will approve a modified plan proposed by the Senate even without a balanced budget amendment.  According to Democratic … Continue reading →

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States May Face Downgrade –

Posted on 19. July 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Moody’s has indicated that bond ratings of some states may be downgraded if the debt limit is not raised.  The states that depend heavily on federal revenue are likely to be hurt most by a default.  Five states with high bond ratings that … Continue reading →

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Obama News Conference Set For Monday –

Posted on 10. July 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The debt negotiations between Republicans and Democrats have broke down and are scheduled to start again on Monday morning.  In addition, Obama is set to hold a press conference relating to the debt negotiations at 11 AM on Monday morning.  To read … Continue reading →

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