Author Archives: billmanzi

Bill Weld Unchained: An Independent Run?

Posted on January 7, 2013 by billmanzi

There is plenty of focus on Scott Brown as the prospective Republican candidate in the special election to succeed John Kerry that is coming down the pike. I see that possibility as more than likely, with Brown, rightly or wrongly, … Continue reading →

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I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass. Barney Frank for Senate!

Posted on January 4, 2013 by billmanzi

Barney Frank, in a morning appearance on Morning Joe, expressed his desire to be named to the interim U.S. Senate position by Governor Deval Patrick. He had indicated earlier that he would not want that slot, but he has changed … Continue reading →

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The State House Looks to Transportation

Posted on January 3, 2013 by billmanzi

The Congress of the United States has taken most of the media attention in the last few weeks, but in Massachusetts the new Legislature was sworn in yesterday, with both Speaker Robert Deleo and Senate President Therese Murray re-elected to … Continue reading →

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Where Are You Going?

Posted on December 31, 2012 by billmanzi

As the temper tantrums and recriminations fly back and forth in Washington on the fiscal cliff I have to say that I am, despite my low expectations, still amazed at what is nothing short of group dysfunction in American government. … Continue reading →

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Big-Footed

Posted on December 29, 2012 by billmanzi

And so the powers that be have anointed Congressman Ed Markey as the next U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, issuing a well choreographed series of endorsements to his new candidacy to replace John Kerry. Why, even the future Secretary of State … Continue reading →

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Holiday Cliff Diving

Posted on December 26, 2012 by billmanzi

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and holiday season. As we prepare for the New Year let us return once more to the dreaded “fiscal cliff”, which is being dealt with in Washington at quite a leisurely pace. As … Continue reading →

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Why Can't a Deal be Made? Watch This Video.

Posted on December 21, 2012 by billmanzi

As you wonder what happened to John Boehner in his caucus just watch this video. Rep. Tim Huelskamp went on Morning Joe this morning and essentially said that there is no compromise to be had. How do you deal with … Continue reading →

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These Guys Ain't LBJ

Posted on December 21, 2012 by billmanzi

As predicted here at the blog Speaker Boehner could not corral the votes in the Republican caucus to pass his own so called “Plan B”.I posted on this blog and through my twitter feed the prediction that the Speaker would … Continue reading →

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Production Tax Credit for Wind Power on Chopping Block

Posted on December 20, 2012 by billmanzi

The Fiscal Cliff is not the only thing facing Congress as the year winds down. The Production Tax Credit for wind power is set to expire on December 31, and although there is bipartisan support for its extension it appears … Continue reading →

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Republican Gun Control

Posted on December 19, 2012 by billmanzi

Here is the apparent idea that is now driving the GOP idea machine on how to deal with gun violence. What we used to laugh at is now the public policy position of the Republican Party.

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