GOP Brooklyn

A recent Zogby poll shows McCain pulling ahead of Obama.  The Democratic convention seems to have little bounce for Obama.

Click the link for a recent article:

McCain Leads In Polls

Jim Sutliff

Alaskan Governor Sarah palin is the Republican candidate for Vice President.  She is very popular in Conservative circles and is expected to help with the swing states.

To read a reuters article, click the link below:

Reuters Factbox

Jim Sutliff

McCain is expected to announce his pick for VP.  Possible selections are Pawlenty, Ensign or Burr.

Click the link below for an article:

McCain VP Selection

Yet another indication that the Dems will grab hold of the state senate  is the endorsement of Addabbo by Baldeo.  Baldeo has chosen not to campaign for the primary that is to be held this September.  Addabbo is favored slightly to beat the incumbent Maltese.  The Democrats are just a couple of seats away from taking control of the state senate. 

To read a New York Times article, click the link below:

Baldeo Endorses Addabbo

James Sutliff

Delaware Senator Joe Biden has been picked by Obama to be his second in command.  Biden has the age, experience, and Presidential looks that Obama is sorely lacking.

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Biden Lands Second Slot

Jim Sutliff

Reuters reports that many bankers consider John McCain to be better for the economy.  The article indicates that McCain has the advantage mainly due to his tax policies.  The corporate tax cut is the primary focus of attention.

To read a Reuters article, click on the link below:

McCain Tax Advantage

Jim Sutliff

Barack Obama raised $51 million in July, again missing his campaigns own targets.  The Obama campaign has still enjoyed raising funds from their large donor list but have failed in its projections of a massive fundraising haul.

To read an article, click below:

Obama Fundraising

James Sutliff

It should not come as a surprise to hear that McCain is mashing Obama in Idaho.  Congressional Quarterly has an article on the subject.

To read the CQ article, please click here:

CQ Article

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The race for President has tightened according to recent polls.  One poll by Pew Research indicates that the lead by Obama has fallen to only 3 points.

To read a related article, please click here:

Bloomberg Article

Jim Sutliff

Attorney General Andrew Coumo has started to focus on elelcted officials member items.  This is an area that is ripe for investigation.  A recent Times Union article mentions a refridgerator for a lodge as well as the site called Project Sunlight.

To view the article, please click here:

http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=711413

To view the website, please click here:

http://www.sunlightny.com

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