Category Archives: Presidential

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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Iowa Straw Poll –

Posted on 8. July 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Iowa Straw Poll is scheduled for August 13th at Iowa State University in Ames Iowa.  The straw poll is a Republican fundraiser and very important for several candidates.  Tim Pawlenty and Michele Bachmann are two Republican candidates that are … Continue reading →

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Hunstman Declares –

Posted on 21. June 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Jon Huntsman became the latest Republican to announce a run for the Presidency.  The former Governor of Utah declared in a speech at Liberty State Park in New Jersey.  Jon Huntsman served as Ambassador to China for the Obama administration.  To read … Continue reading →

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Deficit Negotiations –

Posted on 20. June 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Negotiations on the deficit and the debt ceiling are making progress in Congress.  Democrat Senator Dick Durbin indicated that a delay could force interest rates higher.  Democrats are attempting to raise the debt ceiling and Republicans are proposing budget cuts to lower the … Continue reading →

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Bachmann Announces Candidacy –

Posted on 14. June 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Michele Bachmann announced that she is an official candidate for President.  The announcement came at the beginning of the CNN GOP Presidential debate.  The Republican field is still wide open but it is clear that Michele will be a top contender for … Continue reading →

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Santorum Declares –

Posted on 7. June 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Rick Santorum announced that he will run for President in 2012.  The Republican served two terms in the U.S. Senate from 1995-2007.  Santorum is a fiscal and social conservative that should play well in early contests like Iowa and South Carolina.  To … Continue reading →

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Trade Pacts And Programs –

Posted on 25. May 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Senator Max Baucus has tied the renewal of the Trade Adjustment Assistance program with trade deals for Korea, Columbia, and Panama.  The Senate Democrat is the Finance Committee Chairman and has the support of at least 41 Senators on this … Continue reading →

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Pawlenty Announces Presidential Run –

Posted on 23. May 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Republican Tim Pawlenty has announced that he will run for President in 2012.  Pawlenty is the former Governor of Minnesota and may also face Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann for the Republican nomination.  Bachmann is scheduled  to appear at an event in Iowa … Continue reading →

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Huckabee Won’t Run For President –

Posted on 15. May 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Republican Mike Huckabee has announced that he will not run for President in 2012.  Huckabee would have been one of the top Republican contenders for the White House.  Huckabee is popular among social conservatives and has a successful Fox News program.  To … Continue reading →

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Ron Paul Exploratory Committee –

Posted on 26. April 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Ron Paul is expected to announce the formation of a Presidential Exploratory Committee.  Paul ran for President in 2008 and made a strong showing in some Republican primary contests.  Paul has a strong fundraising base to call on during the campaign and … Continue reading →

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Obama Deficit Cuts –

Posted on 13. April 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Obama brought the budget battle to the national media with a speech this afternoon.  Obama promised to cut the deficit by $4 trillion over the next 12 years.  The Obama budget plans to use spending cuts and tax increases to achieve the … Continue reading →

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Republican Pawlenty Presidential Campaign –

Posted on 30. March 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Republican Presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty is starting to visit key states like Ohio.  The former Governor of Minnesota must improve his name recognition with Republican primary voters.  Pawlenty is targeting midwestern states that are more likely to support his candidacy for the … Continue reading →

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Bachmann Presidential Run –

Posted on 24. March 2011 by Jim Sutliff

CNN and Roll Call are reporting that Michele Bachmann is set to form a Presidential exploratory committee.  The committee could be formed as early as June and would allow Bachmann to participate in early debates.  Bachmann is a favorite of the Tea … Continue reading →

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