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AEPR II Passed
March 16th, 2010

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Majorty leader Cantor praised the passing of AEPR II.

After months of speculation, debate, and schisms in both major political parties on the hill, the American Economic Plan for Recover II passed in the House of Representatives with around 62% support in the House. Dennis Kuscinich led the Democratic party members against the bill, and Michelle Bachmann led Congressional Republicans against the passing of the bill as well, but failed to get enough votes to actually prevent the passing of the bill. So far, bipartisanship in the House has been shakey at best, but the passing of AEPR II will allow for a much more speedy economic recovery.

At the news of the passing of the bill, stocks increased by 3.5%, the largest gain since January, and it is expected that the bill will pass in the Senate in two days with 84 votes supporting it and 10 against, with 6 yet to be decided. So far, Congress' approval rating are at a record high in recent years at 31%, but President Giuliani's approval continues to return to pre-shooting numbers, decreasing to 69% last week.
 
I have an issue with Perry challenging Giuliani. In OTL, they do like each other personally and are friends. Perry endorsed Giuliani when he (Rudy) ran for President in 2008 and even campaigned for him. Why would he suddenly decide that he needs to get rid of Giuliani now?
 
I have an issue with Perry challenging Giuliani. In OTL, they do like each other personally and are friends. Perry endorsed Giuliani when he (Rudy) ran for President in 2008 and even campaigned for him. Why would he suddenly decide that he needs to get rid of Giuliani now?

During the 2008 campaign, Giuliani moved much more to the center than Perry was comfortable with. ITTL they still have a friendship, but they disagree a lot on political issues. Picture them a little like Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, political enemies but close friends.
 
This TL is looking really good, a little ASB, but still a great read. One question though, has Edwards admitted to his affair? Or has this been kept on the down low?
 
This TL is looking really good, a little ASB, but still a great read. One question though, has Edwards admitted to his affair? Or has this been kept on the down low?

He's running for a term in the Senate in 2010, and has been laying low until the election season. His affair though is different ITTL...

His wife though will still unfortunately pass away ITTL at the same time.
 
Can the Republicans win big in November?
March 18th, 2010

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Senator Obama and Senator Reid campaigning for more seats in the Senate.

As the primaries for the elections this November continue in many states, we can see a very big victory for moderate Republicans against their more conservative counterparts in many areas of the northeast, and swing states like South Carolina, Washington, and Ohio, where Republicans are now gaining momentum for House seats. This is bringing questions about whether the Republicans can gain the four seats necessary to gain a majority in the House, and the seats necessary to gain a majority in the Senate. Many polls indicate that many races can go for both parties, with Democratic nominee for the New York 2nd Congressional District Chelsea Clinton already expected to win against the Republican incumbent.

Currently, polling nationwide show that the Republicans have a chance to take the House, but taking the Senate will be a tougher challenge. President Giuliani has been on the road campaigning for more moderate politicians, including Republican nominee and former President George W. Bush, as well as politicians like Chris Christie. For the New York Gubernatorial election, there are rumors that the President will not endorse any candidate unless he believes that "they can win". Rumors have been circulating that the President may endorse Andrew Cuomo, but the White House has denied the rumors.
 
I've decided to cancel this timeline, I've decided to do a redux for a 2012 TL instead, involving the re-election campaign of President Obama.
 
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