Monthly Archives: November 2011

If Not Gingrich? Palin?

Posted on November 29, 2011 by billmanzi

A new ad trying to convince Sarah Palin to run for President. Well the Republicans have burnt through just about everyone else, so why not Sarah? As a Democrat I know that the potential for a Gingrich nomination should be … Continue reading →

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Barney Frank Exits

Posted on November 29, 2011 by billmanzi

Long time liberal stalwart Barney Frank yesterday announced his decision not to seek another term in Congress. Without question Frank was not looking forward to a re-elect campaign in his new district, and would have had to raise substantial money … Continue reading →

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Herman Cain: The End

Posted on November 28, 2011 by billmanzi

Herman Cain continued his political spiral to oblivion, with another accusation, and another botched response. While Cain issued a denial his lawyer had earlier seemed to confirm a “consensual relationship”. “This appears to be an accusation of private, alleged consensual … Continue reading →

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Mitt v Mitt in the 19th Century

Posted on November 28, 2011 by billmanzi

Well it could not have been a great weekend for Mitt Romney, who finds himself under attack from both right and left. Up in New Hampshire the influential Union Leader endorsed the surging Newt Gingrich, making it quite clear that … Continue reading →

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Newt Moves Left

Posted on November 26, 2011 by billmanzi

Newt Gingrich has caused a stir in the Republican Party by saying what anyone with any common sense already knows on immigration. Gingrich stated that you are not about to deport 11 million people that are here illegally. Gingrich stated … Continue reading →

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Song of the Week- Rick Pisano "It Comes and It Goes"

Posted on November 26, 2011 by billmanzi

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The Budget Vise Tightens

Posted on November 25, 2011 by billmanzi

The failure of the “Super-Committee” will now bring some additional clashes to the forefront, immediately thrusting the issue of the extension of unemployment benefits and the extension of the payroll tax cuts forward. Republicans are indicating that they want budgetary … Continue reading →

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Methuen Recount Tuesday

Posted on November 22, 2011 by billmanzi

Methuen’s mayoral recount will be held next Tuesday, with candidate Al Dinuccio submitting sufficient signatures to have a hand recount done in all 12 precincts. The Tribune ran a story today, with Mr. Dinuccio’s lawyer Robert Leeblanc making allegation of … Continue reading →

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Mitt in the News

Posted on November 22, 2011 by billmanzi

Suffolk University pollster David Paleologos has released a new poll of Republican voters in New Hampshire that shows Mitt Romney with a very comfortable lead. Romney polls at 41%, with Ron Paul at 14% and Newt Gingrich also at 14%. … Continue reading →

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Failure

Posted on November 21, 2011 by billmanzi

So the Super-Committee, as predicted, has failed. Another example of the lunacy that passes for governance in Washington these days. Let us see how long it takes for Congress to try to water down the automatic “cuts” required by the … Continue reading →

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