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Your Heart is as Black as Night- Melody Gardot

Posted on October 29, 2012 by billmanzi

A couple of weeks back I highlighted the great cover by Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa of the song “Your Heart is as Black as Night”. This is the original, by the woman who wrote the song, Melody Gardot. And … Continue reading →

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Desperado- Romney Circus Acrobatics on Auto Bailout

Posted on October 29, 2012 by billmanzi

It is unfortunately true that campaigns of all stripes take liberties with the truth, but Mitt Romney has really pressed the outer limits with the ad below. Romney has been taking heavy fire in Ohio for his position on the … Continue reading →

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Does Boehner Want to Go Over the Cliff if Obama Re-Elected?

Posted on October 27, 2012 by billmanzi

As the elections come close we are all focused on the results, and on who might control the U.S. House and Senate, as well as the Presidency. If President Obama is re-elected the lame duck session of Congress will be … Continue reading →

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CEO's Call For Budget Action to Battle Debt

Posted on October 26, 2012 by billmanzi

A powerful group of big business CEO’s, under the leadership of Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson, of Simpson-Bowles fame, has sent a letter calling for a solution to the debt and deficit problem in the United States. The letter calls … Continue reading →

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The Map Stays the Same

Posted on October 26, 2012 by billmanzi

I have promised to offer revisions once a week to the electoral map I have created from 270towin.com, and do so now. I have made no changes from last week, but that is not to say that there has not … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Warren Holds Lead in New Survey

Posted on October 24, 2012 by billmanzi

Elizabeth Warren, in a new MassInc/WBUR survey, is holding a five point lead over Senator Scott Brown. The last MassInc survey had Senator Brown holding a four point lead over the challenger. The new survey seems to be in line … Continue reading →

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Mourdock's Outrageous Comments on Rape

Posted on October 24, 2012 by billmanzi

Candidate for U.S. Senate in Indiana Richard Mourdock issued some controversial statements during a debate with his opponent. He said that even where a pregnancy occurred due to rape it was likely God’s will. From the Detroit Free Press: “Life … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Warren Visits Methuen

Posted on October 24, 2012 by billmanzi

Elizabeth Warren visited Methuen yesterday, stopping at Mann’s and greeting a big group of supporters, and accepting the endorsements of Mayor Steve Zanni and Rep. Linda Campbell. It was great to see Elizabeth in Methuen, talking about helping the middle … Continue reading →

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The Big Debate

Posted on October 23, 2012 by billmanzi

I had a great time debating Al DiNuccio on AM Jive this morning, with Jamie Atkinson, George Scione, and Seth Graham. Getting a Republican to agree that Obama Care was good legislation has to be considered a feather in my … Continue reading →

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The Foreign Policy Debate

Posted on October 23, 2012 by billmanzi

The third and final debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney was held last night. The full debate is below. Polling showed that the President “won” the debate, and I do agree. But what else, if anything, was at play? … Continue reading →

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