Monthly Archives: August 2011

The Rodney Dangerfield of Republican Candidates

Posted on August 16, 2011 by billmanzi

Politico highlighted the lack of any press coverage that close second place finisher Ron Paul received from the media after the Ames straw poll. Paul did a great job at Ames, coming within a percentage point of victory. Despite that … Continue reading →

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Pawlenty Bites the Dust

Posted on August 14, 2011 by billmanzi

Tim Pawlenty, after a disappointing third place finish at the Ames straw poll, has decided to pull out of the Republican Presidential race. From Politico: “I wish it would have been different, but obviously the pathway forward for me doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Bachmann Rolls While Perry Bigfoots

Posted on August 13, 2011 by billmanzi

Michelle Bachmann won Ames today, narrowly defeating Congressman Ron Paul, but crushing third place finisher Tim Pawlenty. Bachmann’s big win in Iowa spells some real bad news for T-Paw, who invested quite a bit of money and effort into Ames, … Continue reading →

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Our Man in Baghdad

Posted on August 13, 2011 by billmanzi

Iraqi Prime Minister al-Maliki, seeking to lend a hand to beleaguered Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has come out with strong words of support for the Syrian dictator, saying that the Syrian street protesters are affiliated with al-Queda, and that they … Continue reading →

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The Republican Debate

Posted on August 12, 2011 by billmanzi

As anticipated the Republicans were a bit livelier in their big debate last night. And this morning the pundits are out in force, analyzing the debate performances. Red State gave an interesting view, with Erick Erickson not really giving any … Continue reading →

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Corporations Are People

Posted on August 11, 2011 by billmanzi

Mitt Romney “taking questions” in Iowa. After watching this exchange it is no wonder that Romney has not spent much time in Iowa. The big debate is tonight, on Fox. I anticipate a little more body contact during this debate, … Continue reading →

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Dylan Ratigan Rants

Posted on August 10, 2011 by billmanzi

And Ratigan’s rant is wrong in which way? The idea that both Democrats and Republicans are ignoring the FUNDAMENTAL math involved with the federal budget is undeniable. That fundamental math involved could be understood by a grade school student. Good … Continue reading →

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Defeat in Wisconsin

Posted on August 10, 2011 by billmanzi

The big push by organized labor and the Democratic Party to flip control of the Wisconsin State Senate away from Republicans has gone down to defeat, with only two of the necessary three Republicans losing the recall campaigns. It is, … Continue reading →

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Mayor Bloomberg on Infrastructure

Posted on August 9, 2011 by billmanzi

Mayor Michael Bloomberg, along with former Governors Ed Rendell and Arnold Schwarzenegger have joined forces to talk about America’s continued failure to fund the infrastructure needs of our nation. The new group they have formed, Building America’s Future, is advocating … Continue reading →

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Pawlenty Shoots for Survival in Ames

Posted on August 8, 2011 by billmanzi

The Ames Straw poll takes place this week, with a pre-straw poll debate hosted by Fox News on Thursday. With front-runner Mitt Romney taking a pass on Ames the straw poll has taken on great significance for Tim Pawlenty, who … Continue reading →

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