Category Archives: National News

Sharron Angle: Pravda in Nevada

Posted on August 4, 2010 by billmanzi

Candidate for U.S. Senate in Nevada Sharron Angle seems quite determined to keep saying things that are quite extraordinary. Her latest? The press should ask questions that the candidates would like to answer, and press appearances should be designed to … Continue reading →

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President Obama on Revitalized Auto Industry

Posted on August 1, 2010 by billmanzi

The federal bailout of the auto industry continues to stir strong feelings, but as time evolves the strength of the Obama policy has muted many of the political critics of the federal intervention. And what has happened since the federal … Continue reading →

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The President on the Economy

Posted on July 25, 2010 by billmanzi

The President spent his weekly talk on the economy, speaking about two things that have been discussed here in the last week. The first deals with the clean energy economy, and the jobs involved in a renewable energy sector. The … Continue reading →

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Running Backwards

Posted on July 22, 2010 by billmanzi

The Republican leadership that appeared on Meet the Press seemed to me to have a pretty rough show. Maybe before their next appearance they will take an hour or two to do some preparation. I had earlier posted clips of … Continue reading →

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McCain and Hayworth Get Nasty

Posted on July 18, 2010 by billmanzi

The Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Arizona continues to get nasty, with John McCain, thought to be in trouble, piling up a huge lead over former Congressman J.D. Hayworth. Hayworth has been badly tarnished by his participation in an … Continue reading →

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The President Slugs With Republicans

Posted on July 17, 2010 by billmanzi

The President took to the airwaves to pound Republican Senators for obstructionism, pointing to the filibuster against the extension of unemployment benefits and the lack of action on a small business tax relief bill. The President and the Democrats have … Continue reading →

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McCain Scores a Direct Hit

Posted on July 6, 2010 by billmanzi

Senator John McCain, locked in a bitter primary fight with former Congressman J.D. Hayworth, has scored a direct hit with a new ad ripping Hayworth apart for his appearance as a paid pitchman for a shady company selling information on … Continue reading →

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Steele on the Ropes Again

Posted on July 5, 2010 by billmanzi

GOP Chairman Michael Steele is under withering fire from key members of his own party over remarks he made last week questioning our ability to win in Afghanistan and calling that war one of “Obama’s choosing”. The reaction from the … Continue reading →

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The President on Jobs and Solar

Posted on July 5, 2010 by billmanzi

The President spent his weekly address time speaking of the need for job growth and cited two solar companies who are locating manufacturing facilities in the United States. Manufacturing, or the lack thereof, has been a critical factor in our … Continue reading →

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The President on Financial Reform

Posted on June 27, 2010 by billmanzi

The President spent his weekly address dealing with the financial reform package that has just moved forward in Congress. He has spoken forcefully on this matter before, and he is looking for a bill to be on his desk by … Continue reading →

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