Category Archives: National News

Whither Arlen Specter?

Posted on May 18, 2010 by billmanzi

PA incumbent Senator Arlen Specter, considered a shoo in for the Democratic nomination for Senate just a short time ago, is on the ropes and fighting for political survival today, with Democratic Rep. Joe Sestak appearing to take the lead … Continue reading →

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The President on Financial Reform

Posted on May 15, 2010 by billmanzi

The President continues the drumbeat on financial reform, talking about the benefits of reform, specifically Main Street benefits. The President knows that this is a political winner, and I think the Republicans know it as well. I would expect the … Continue reading →

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Meg Whitman on the Descent

Posted on May 10, 2010 by billmanzi

The California Governor’s race is one that should have it all, and as we get closer the Republican race has begun to heat up. The Democrats have paved the way for former Democratic Governor Jerry Brown to be the nominee … Continue reading →

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President Obama on Health Care Reform

Posted on May 8, 2010 by billmanzi

With health care reform one month old the President reviews some of the upfront benefits of the changes, including help for seniors in the “donut hole”, health care tax breaks for small business, a patients bill of rights, and a … Continue reading →

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President Obama and Leno at Correspondents Dinner

Posted on May 2, 2010 by billmanzi

President Obama and Jay Leno trading barbs at White House correspondents dinner. The Presidents Leno quips were quite good.

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The President Takes on Court Ruling on Campaign Finance

Posted on May 1, 2010 by billmanzi

The President takes on the Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission in his weekly talk, calling on Congress to remedy the Court ruling through legislation. The President picks some low hanging fruit in pointing out that … Continue reading →

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Crist Bolts Republicans

Posted on April 30, 2010 by billmanzi

Florida Governor Charlie Crist yesterday did what was widely expected, bolting the Republican Party to run for U.S. Senate in Florida as an independent. Crist summed up his new independence, from MSNBC: “I haven’t supported an idea because it’s a … Continue reading →

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Republicans Stop Financial Filibuster

Posted on April 29, 2010 by billmanzi

Despite the breakdown of negotiations on a bipartisan financial reform bill Senate Republicans yesterday agreed to drop their filibuster and allow the bill to move forward. With debate scheduled to start today Republicans have changed the political strategy and will … Continue reading →

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Goldman Sachs Charged

Posted on April 19, 2010 by billmanzi

Goldman Sachs was charged with securities fraud by the S.E.C. on Friday in a case that is likely going to be a central focus of the ongoing debate about financial regulation. Despite the complexity of some of the financial instruments … Continue reading →

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The President on Financial Reform

Posted on April 17, 2010 by billmanzi

The President used his weekly talk to highlight proposed financial reforms, taking aim at Mitch McConnell and the Republicans for not only opposing reform but for painting that opposition as opposition to “bank bailouts”. I think that this issue is … Continue reading →

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