Category Archives: National News

Lynch Poised for Victory in New Hampshire

Posted on October 30, 2010 by billmanzi

New Hampshire Governor John Lynch appears poised to beat back a formidable challenge by Republican John Stephen. Lynch is a popular Governor who has traditionally won re-election by wide margins. In this cycle of difficulty for incumbents and for Democrats … Continue reading →

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Third Party Redux

Posted on October 29, 2010 by billmanzi

There seems to be some similarities between the Massachusetts Governor’s race and the Florida Senate race, with both Charlie’s struggling mightily to get out a third candidate that appears to be blocking any chance of victory for them. The Florida … Continue reading →

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Wither Russ Feingold?

Posted on October 28, 2010 by billmanzi

Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold, considered to be a political powerhouse, stands on the verge of losing his seat to Republican Ron Johnson. With time running out the latest Rasmussen survey has Johnson again crossing the 50% threshold, leading Finegold 53% … Continue reading →

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Why Did Meg Whitman Move to California?

Posted on October 26, 2010 by billmanzi

In two key races in the State of California Democrats appear to be returning home, with Jerry Brown widening his lead over Meg Whitman to 8 points in the latest Suffolk survey. (Yes Paleologos is in California too.) Suffolk’s survey … Continue reading →

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Back to Nevada

Posted on October 26, 2010 by billmanzi

One of the toughest and most expensive Senate races in the country is still too close to call, with Sharron Angle ahead by three points in the latest Rasmussen poll. The last time we visited David Paleologos and Suffolk had … Continue reading →

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Chris Christie Rides In to Massachusetts

Posted on October 23, 2010 by billmanzi

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie rides into Massachusetts Sunday to campaign for Charlie Baker. Christie has been touring the country campaigning for Republicans, creating some political chits for the future. And his future seems to be very bright, with all … Continue reading →

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Aqua Buddha?

Posted on October 21, 2010 by billmanzi

In Kentucky Democratic Attorney General and candidate for U.S. Senate Jack Conway has unleashed an ad attacking Republican Rand Paul for an event that allegedly happened in college and that hits at Paul’s religious beliefs. It has turned a nasty … Continue reading →

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Boxer and Fiorina Battle in CA

Posted on October 17, 2010 by billmanzi

Senator Barbara Boxer continues to hold a very slight lead over former HP CEO Carly Fiorina in California. These two women have gone at each other pretty hard, and the polling gap is within the margin of error. Rasmussen has … Continue reading →

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The President on Tax Breaks for Offshoring

Posted on October 17, 2010 by billmanzi

The President spent his weekly address talking about the tax code and business tax breaks he is pushing for. He also talked about Republican opposition to his attempt to stop tax breaks for companies moving jobs out of America. The … Continue reading →

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The Angle-Reid Debate

Posted on October 15, 2010 by billmanzi

Sharron Angle debated Harry Reid last night, and I got a chance to watch some of it. I was struck by how poor a debater Reid really is, looking the part of the Washington insider. Reid failed to take it … Continue reading →

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