Category Archives: Presidential

Payroll Tax Floor Vote –

Posted on 16. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The House and Senate could vote on the payroll tax deal as early as Friday.  Four Democratic Senators and all 13 House Representatives at the payroll tax conference signed the agreement.  Republic Senators did not sign the agreement but that should not … Continue reading →

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Romney Wins Close Race In Maine –

Posted on 11. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Mitt Romney held on to win the Maine caucus with 39% of the vote.  Ron Paul finished a close second with 36%.  The Romney victory ends a three state losing streak by the candidate.  There were 24 delegates at stake in the Maine Republican … Continue reading →

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Santorum Sweeps –

Posted on 9. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Santorum swept the three contests in Minnesota, Colorado, and Missouri.  The Santorum victories have raised the possibility of a brokered convention.  Republican Presidential primaries in Arizona and Michigan are the focus of most campaigns.  The Arizona Republican primary is a winner take all … Continue reading →

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Romney Takes Nevada –

Posted on 7. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Mitt Romney added to his lead in delegates with a win in the Nevada Caucus.  Romney finished first with almost 50% of the vote and Newt Gingrich came in second with 22%.  The next three states to hold elections are Minnesota, … Continue reading →

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Romney Wins Florida –

Posted on 4. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Mitt Romney won the Florida primary with 46% of the vote and gained all 50 delegates.  Newt Gingrich finished second with 32% and Rick Santorum came in third with 13%.  Romney leads the race for the Republican nomination with 87 … Continue reading →

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Florida Republican Presidential Debate –

Posted on 26. January 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The CNN Republican Presidential Debate is being held tonight in Jacksonville Florida.  Fireworks are expected between Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich.  Recent polling indicates that Gingrich and Romney are neck and neck in Florida.  The Florida Republican primary is winner take … Continue reading →

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Gingrich Takes South Carolina –

Posted on 22. January 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Newt Gingrich won the South Carolina primary and has the lead in delegates for the Republican Presidential nomination.  Gingrich finished with 40% of the vote and gained momentum heading into Florida.  Romney came in second with 27% and Santorum finished in third … Continue reading →

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South Carolina Primary –

Posted on 21. January 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The South Carolina Primary is being held today and recent polls indicate that Gingrich has pulled ahead of Romney.  A Clemson University poll has Newt Gingrich at 32% and Mitt Romney falling to 26%. The Clemson poll has a margin … Continue reading →

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Perry Endorses Gingrich –

Posted on 19. January 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Rick Perry suspended his Presidential campaign and endorsed Republican Newt Gingrich.  Perry has been lagging in the polls and his endorsement could propel Gingrich to win the South Carolina primary.  A Gingrich win in South Carolina should provide his campaign with … Continue reading →

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South Carolina GOP Debate –

Posted on 17. January 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The South Carolina Republican Presidential debate was held last night in Myrtle Beach.  Mitt Romney is the current frontrunner and he was the focus of the other four candidates.  Currently, Newt Gingrich trails Mitt Romney by only 8 points in recent South … Continue reading →

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Romney Takes New Hampshire –

Posted on 11. January 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Mitt Romney won the New Hampshire primary with 39% of the vote.  Ron Paul finished in second place with  23% and Huntsman was third with 17%.  Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum each had 9% of the vote.  Romney leads the field … Continue reading →

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Santorum & Romney Tie In Iowa –

Posted on 4. January 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney tied in the Iowa Caucus.  Santorum finished just 8 votes behind Romney and each candidate will receive 11 delegates.  Ron Paul came in third place and garnered 21% and 3 delegates.  Newt Gingrich finished fourth with 13% and will … Continue reading →

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Iowa Presidential Debate –

Posted on 10. December 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Iowa Republican Presidential debate gave the candidates a chance to debate the issues.  The six Republican candidates only have four weeks to campaign before the January 3rd Iowa Caucus.  Currently, Gingrich is the front-runner and he drew fire from … Continue reading →

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Super Committee Deadlocked –

Posted on 19. November 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Super Committee remained deadlocked on Saturday as Republicans and Democrats could not agree on a compromise.  Budget savings of $1.2 trillion are required by midnight on Wednesday.  If an agreement is not reached by the deadline it could send … Continue reading →

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Virginia State Senate Shifts To GOP –

Posted on 9. November 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The GOP needed to pick up two seats in the Virginia State Senate to gain control and they may have succeeded.  Republicans picked up one race and are ahead by 86 votes in another contest.  Republican control of  the State Senate would move … Continue reading →

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