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Democrat Hochul Wins in NY 26th

Posted on May 25, 2011 by billmanzi

Democrat Kathy Hochul won a decisive victory over Republican Jane Corwin in New York’s special election in the predominantly Republican district in upstate New York. Hochul, with 90% reporting, took 48%, to 42% for Corwin, with Tea Party candidate Jack … Continue reading →

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T-Paw Makes the Announcement

Posted on May 24, 2011 by billmanzi

Tim Pawlenty joined the Republican Presidential field yesterday via a You Tube announcement. Pawlenty, in my opinion, has to be considered for today, as the leading alternative to Mitt Romney. His announcement has him taking the position of truth teller, … Continue reading →

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President Obama at AIPAC

Posted on May 22, 2011 by billmanzi

The President goes to AIPAC after his comments on negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians using the 1967 borders as a starting point created some degree of controversy, especially with the Israeli Prime Minister and Republicans attempting to demagogue the … Continue reading →

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Mitch Takes A Pass

Posted on May 22, 2011 by billmanzi

The Republican Presidential field further thinned itself of serious candidates when Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels took himself out of the running today. Daniels had been looked to by many Republicans unsatisfied with the current field, but he cited family considerations … Continue reading →

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New York's 26th Congressional Referendum on Medicare?

Posted on May 21, 2011 by billmanzi

A special election in New York State’s 26th Congressional District to fill the seat of resigned Republican Christopher Lee is heating up, with national coverage (and money) descending on a race that should be easily Republican. Democrat Kathy Hochul has … Continue reading →

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State Senate Moves on Muni Health Care Reform

Posted on May 19, 2011 by billmanzi

The Senate Ways and Means Committee yesterday released its version of municipal health care reform, and while it differed from the House version it certainly delivers on the promise of municipal health care reform. More to say later, the MMA … Continue reading →

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Gingrich Withers on the Vine

Posted on May 18, 2011 by billmanzi

Newt Gingrich’s presidential candidacy appears over before it even began, with howls of protest from Republicans over his comments on Meet the Press and new questions about large bills to Tiffany’s. Gingrich was forced to make a call of apology … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick on Health Care Cost Containment

Posted on May 17, 2011 by billmanzi

Governor Patrick’s testimony before the Legislature on his ideas for health care cost containment. This issue, and Governor Patrick’s ideas on it, are being watched nationwide. I would venture to say that this may be the most important issue that … Continue reading →

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Newt Against Right Wing Social Engineering

Posted on May 15, 2011 by billmanzi

Newt Gingrich went on Meet the Press today and gave a qualified endorsement to the individual mandate, indicating that people need to take responsibility for paying for their own health care. He also rejected, in pretty stark terms, the proposal … Continue reading →

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Mitt Swims Against Republican Tide

Posted on May 14, 2011 by billmanzi

Mitt Romney, seeking to extricate himself from conservative ire over his support for Massachusetts health care reform, gave a speech in Michigan to talk about that effort and what he sees as the differences with the federal health care effort … Continue reading →

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