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The McCain Foreign Policy Team

Posted on August 24, 2008 by billmanzi

Patrick Buchanan, man of the right and scourge of the neo-cons, has written a new column that helps us to understand the McCain campaigns strong and aggressive reaction to the Russian incursion into Georgia. And the key to that understanding? … Continue reading →

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Redeem Team Wins Gold

Posted on August 24, 2008 by billmanzi

The United States mens basketball team brought home the gold yesterday, defeating Spain in the gold medal game 118-107 behind Dwayne Wades 27 points and Kobe Bryants 20. The game was a lot closer than an earlier 119-82 U.S. rout … Continue reading →

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The Springfield Rally

Posted on August 23, 2008 by billmanzi

Obama introduces his new running mate, Joe Biden. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/26366589#26366589

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The Battleground States- Michigan

Posted on August 23, 2008 by billmanzi

The key battleground states will determine the outcome of this Presidential race, and we will begin to look at them in conjunction with my posting on the Electoral Map. Lets look today at the state of Michigan, with 17 electoral … Continue reading →

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Hillary Clinton Statement

Posted on August 23, 2008 by billmanzi

Hillary Clinton has issued a statement on the Biden choice. “In naming my colleague and friend Senator Joe Biden to be the Vice Presidential nominee, Senator Obama has continued in the best traditions for the Vice Presidency by selecting an … Continue reading →

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The McCain response

Posted on August 23, 2008 by billmanzi

John McCain’s campaign wasted no time in having a little fun with Obama and Biden, getting this 30 second spot out highlighting some Biden comments that criticize Obama and praise McCain. If McCain picks Romney I guess we will have … Continue reading →

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The VEEP Sweeps

Posted on August 23, 2008 by billmanzi

Well obviously the entries are now closed for our VEEP Sweeps contest. We have three contestants who have chosen Joe Biden and now move to the next round looking for a match with John McCains pick. Congratulations to those three, … Continue reading →

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Lets watch Biden debate Graham

Posted on August 23, 2008 by billmanzi

We have debated energy policy on this blog. Lets watch Democratic VP candidate Joe Biden debate Senator Lindsay Graham on oil policy. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/25314919#25314919

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Biden is the Choice

Posted on August 23, 2008 by billmanzi

Barack Obama has selected Delaware Senator Joseph Biden as his Vice Presidential running mate. From MSNBC: A statement on Obama’s Web site said Biden “brings extensive foreign policy experience, an impressive record of collaborating across party lines, and a direct … Continue reading →

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NBC Reports Bayh and Kaine are out

Posted on August 22, 2008 by billmanzi

NBC News is reporting that both Senator Evan Bayh and Virginia Governor Tim Kaine have been told by the Obama camp that they will not be selected for VP. The selection will be sent by text and email by 10 … Continue reading →

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