Monthly Archives: September 2008

A view from the right

Posted on September 4, 2008 by billmanzi

Conservative commentator Patrick Buchanan, whom I am fond of citing when he is skewering the neo-cons, has penned an article that reflects conservative enthusiasm over the selection of Sarah Palin. As the Democrats were being rudely stepped on, however, Palin … Continue reading →

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Romney attacks “eastern elite”

Posted on September 4, 2008 by billmanzi

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Palin Speech

Posted on September 3, 2008 by billmanzi

Governor Sarah Palin came out swinging against the “Washington elite” and the media in her debut as the Republican nominee for Vice President. She took a hard shot at Obama, with Obama’s history as a community organizer being mocked by … Continue reading →

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Palin vs Obama

Posted on September 3, 2008 by billmanzi

A new McCain ad highlighting the McCain campaigns evaluation of the relative qualifications of Obama and Palin. In the ad McCain attacks Obama for supporting tax breaks for oil companies. Now there is a novel concept. Pick a VP candidate … Continue reading →

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McCain, proud to be McSame

Posted on September 3, 2008 by billmanzi

A new Obama ad highlighting the strong political resemblance between George W. Bush and John McCain. Certainly going to be tough for McCain to get some political distance from the Bush Administration.

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Battleground Michigan

Posted on September 3, 2008 by billmanzi

Obama targets McCain with a new Michigan ad, touting his support for government loan guarantees to help US auto manufacturers retool. He also scores McCain for supporting tax breaks for companies who move American jobs overseas. Good ad for Obama, … Continue reading →

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Joe Lieberman Speaks to the Republicans

Posted on September 3, 2008 by billmanzi

Joe Lieberman addressed the Republican convention last night, completing his turn on his former party with criticism of Barack Obama and strong support for the McCain-Palin ticket. Lieberman, who had criticized George W. Bush as the Vice Presidential candidate of … Continue reading →

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The Palin Vetting Process

Posted on September 2, 2008 by billmanzi

With multiple disclosures on Alaska Governor Sarah Palin the McCain campaigns vetting process is now being called into question. The New York Times today highlights the fact that McCain may have rushed to name Palin before a full vetting process … Continue reading →

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Methuen-Dracut Sewer Project set to begin

Posted on September 2, 2008 by billmanzi

The work on the Methuen Dracut Sewer project is set to begin shortly. Dracut has awarded the sewer project to Bridges LLC, with a tentative start date within the first two weeks of September. I will post more information as … Continue reading →

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