Category Archives: National News

The GOP Pledge to America

Posted on September 22, 2010 by billmanzi

The Republicans will tomorrow unveil their “Pledge to America”, looking to mimic the success of the Newt Gingrich “Contract with America”. The 21 page document used plenty of Republican boilerplate about cutting taxes, protecting the constitution, etc. I have posted … Continue reading →

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Follow the Tea- Nevada

Posted on September 19, 2010 by billmanzi

Tea Party favorite Sharron Angle, despite a huge fusillade of Harry Reid negative ads, has pulled even with the Senate Majority Leader in the latest Rasmussen survey. The latest numbers from Rasmussen have Reid and Angle at 48% (with leaners), … Continue reading →

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President Obama on Special Interest Money

Posted on September 18, 2010 by billmanzi

The President spent his weekly talk on special interest money and how it is impacting our electoral process. He is retaking some old ground here, but I am struck by his focus on two items. 1) Transparency: Why do Republicans … Continue reading →

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On the Trail With the Tea Party

Posted on September 17, 2010 by billmanzi

Like it or not all of the political talk these days centers around Tea Party activism and what the real ramifications are for the Republican Party. Yes I have to admit that I am getting some enjoyment from all that … Continue reading →

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Delaware Shocker

Posted on September 15, 2010 by billmanzi

The talk of the nation is the shocking ? result in the Republican Senate primary in Delaware, where Christine O’Donnell easily defeated the Republican Party favorite Michael Castle. After the defeat of Lisa Murkowski in Alaska Gravel had gone negative … Continue reading →

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Jerry Brown Steps in It

Posted on September 14, 2010 by billmanzi

Jerry Brown, responding to a Meg Whitman ad in California featuring Bill Clinton criticizing his record as Governor, mocked Clinton in some impromptu remarks that were taped, creating a media furor. (Both clips are below). The fight between Clinton and … Continue reading →

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Boehner Buckles

Posted on September 13, 2010 by billmanzi

House Minority Leader John Boehner indicated yesterday that he would vote in favor of a tax bill that blocked extension of the so called “Bush tax cuts” for those making over $250,000 per year. Boehner was critical of that approach, … Continue reading →

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The Whitman- Brown Ad War

Posted on September 13, 2010 by billmanzi

I know we have a lively Governor’s race right here in Massachusetts, but the Meg Whitman-Jerry Brown battle in California will have national repercussions. Whitman has spent about $100 million of her own money in this fight, and it is … Continue reading →

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The President Takes on…. John Boehner?

Posted on September 9, 2010 by billmanzi

The President ratcheted up his rhetorical assault on Republicans in Ohio yesterday, rejecting the potential for compromise on the Bush tax cuts, and calling for new infrastructure spending and some business tax breaks. The President laid down a political marker … Continue reading →

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The Presidential Address on Iraq

Posted on September 1, 2010 by billmanzi

The President talked to the nation last night about the “end to combat operations” in Iraq. And while conservatives talk about the evils of domestic spending, and rail about the deficits being incurred by the federal government, they seem to … Continue reading →

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