DC Ticker on ABC News: Pistole, Sell; Huckabee, Buy

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I’ve previously explained the DC Ticker I compile most days, which is now being featured weekly on ABC News’ website show, Political Punch, hosted by Jake Tapper. Here are the picks featured on the latest PP:

John Pistole, sell — More squeezing or less at airport screening? TSA chief John Pistole has been sending conflicting signals.

* Mary Cheney, buy — The ex-veep’s other daughter is making a bid to be a GOP powerbroker, helping to organize a political committee for Maria Cino, a former Bush administration official angling to replace Michael Steele as RNC chair.

* Sarah Palin, buy — Hasn’t she supersaturated the political marketplace yet? Short answer: no. Her new book is out this week, her new TV show is up, and Bristol Palin went much farther on DWTS than could be expected.

* Mike Huckabee, buy — The 2012 presidential wannabe was in Iowa courting social conservatives, just as several Iowan evangelical groups have merged into a single outfit—which could make it easier for Huckabee to rally that crucial Iowa voting bloc.

You can receive the almost-daily DC Ticker report by following my Twitter feed. (#DCticker is the Twitter hashtag.) Please feel free to argue with my selections—though all decisions of the judges are final. And please feel free to make suggestions for buy or sell orders in the comments below or on Twitter (by replying to @DavidCornDC).

DC Ticker is merely an advisory service. It and its author cannot be held liable for any investments made in politicians, policy wonks, or government officials on the basis of the information presented. Invest in politics at your own risk.

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