Monthly Archives: October 2008

The Keating Five

Posted on October 7, 2008 by billmanzi

With Jiohn McCain turning towards the negative it was only a matter of time before the Obama team unleashed an ad dealing with the Keating 5 scandal. I read a quote from Obama that said something like “we won’t throw … Continue reading →

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Obama Launches Pre-emptive strike

Posted on October 5, 2008 by billmanzi

With John McCain in a steep decline in key battleground states his campaign has signaled that they intend to travel the low road once more in an attempt to distract people from the economic mess that has engulfed the country. … Continue reading →

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The Net Capital Rule or how the poor are responsible

Posted on October 5, 2008 by billmanzi

We have all heard the new spin coming out of the John McCain camp and from those that blog and parrot those talking points. I refuse to name names (Jules Gordon) but blaming the CRA and the poor seems to … Continue reading →

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Lazarus House Hike for Hope

Posted on October 5, 2008 by billmanzi

The Lazarus House of Lawrence does invaluable work for the Merrimack Valley. Today is the “Hike for Hope”, which I am participating in. Please consider contributing to Lazarus House through this event. You can do so at this link online. … Continue reading →

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SNL Version of the VP Debate

Posted on October 5, 2008 by billmanzi

SNL has a franchise going here.

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Frank and O’Reilly Slug

Posted on October 4, 2008 by billmanzi

Barney Frank and Bill O’Reilly slugged it out on O’Reilly’s show this week, with O’Reilly confronting Frank in a tirade about Frank’s past statements of support for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. A truck load of hits on You Tube … Continue reading →

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House Passes Bailout Bill

Posted on October 3, 2008 by billmanzi

By a vote of 263-171 the U.S. House passed the bailout package sent over by the Senate today, reversing course on their earlier rejection. Treasury Secretary Paulson issued a statement of support: “The broad authorities in this legislation, when combined … Continue reading →

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Battleground Michigan No More

Posted on October 3, 2008 by billmanzi

The McCain campaign, seeing the handwriting on the wall, yesterday pulled resources out of Michigan, conceding the state to Barack Obama. The decision will allow McCain to focus scarce resources to other states where the campaign feels they can be … Continue reading →

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Palin-Biden Debate. Who won?

Posted on October 3, 2008 by billmanzi

The hype is over, the talking heads have spoken. Who won? Palin without a doubt exceeded expectations, and drove the debate at times. Biden got his major themes across and was a steady hand at the wheel. It appears to … Continue reading →

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Debate Preview- Palin on the Supreme Court

Posted on October 2, 2008 by billmanzi

Is this a preview of things to come tonight? Well maybe Katie Couric slipped Joe Biden the questions before she asked them. I wonder what you think. Who sounds better? Who will win tonights debate? Does Palin win just by … Continue reading →

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