Category Archives: National News

Holiday Cliff Diving

Posted on December 26, 2012 by billmanzi

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and holiday season. As we prepare for the New Year let us return once more to the dreaded “fiscal cliff”, which is being dealt with in Washington at quite a leisurely pace. As … Continue reading →

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Why Can't a Deal be Made? Watch This Video.

Posted on December 21, 2012 by billmanzi

As you wonder what happened to John Boehner in his caucus just watch this video. Rep. Tim Huelskamp went on Morning Joe this morning and essentially said that there is no compromise to be had. How do you deal with … Continue reading →

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These Guys Ain't LBJ

Posted on December 21, 2012 by billmanzi

As predicted here at the blog Speaker Boehner could not corral the votes in the Republican caucus to pass his own so called “Plan B”.I posted on this blog and through my twitter feed the prediction that the Speaker would … Continue reading →

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Production Tax Credit for Wind Power on Chopping Block

Posted on December 20, 2012 by billmanzi

The Fiscal Cliff is not the only thing facing Congress as the year winds down. The Production Tax Credit for wind power is set to expire on December 31, and although there is bipartisan support for its extension it appears … Continue reading →

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Republican Gun Control

Posted on December 19, 2012 by billmanzi

Here is the apparent idea that is now driving the GOP idea machine on how to deal with gun violence. What we used to laugh at is now the public policy position of the Republican Party.

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Boehner's Bluff

Posted on December 19, 2012 by billmanzi

Just when it looked like there might be some movement towards a fiscal cliff deal, with the President and Speaker engaging in a good negotiating give and take, the Speaker has once again blanched, threatening to go with “plan B”. … Continue reading →

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The Automaton Factor: Zero Sum Politics

Posted on December 17, 2012 by billmanzi

One of the more interesting political stories in the past two weeks has been the “right to work” controversy in Michigan, with the Republican Legislature there passing a (right to work)bill in the closing days of their session, and Republican … Continue reading →

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A Horrible Day

Posted on December 15, 2012 by billmanzi

The tragedy of yesterday’s mass killing is still weighing on the entire nation. Our prayers go to the families and the entire community, and our appreciation for the teachers and staff who acted so courageously to protect the children can … Continue reading →

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What Ails Republicans? No New Ideas.

Posted on December 14, 2012 by billmanzi

The very nerve of a partisan Democrat like myself talking about what types of problems the Republican Party has. But yes it needs to be talked about in a serious way, as those problems will have a big impact on … Continue reading →

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Susan Rice Withdraws

Posted on December 13, 2012 by billmanzi

Susan Rice today took her name out of contention for the Secretary of State position, seemingly clearing the way for John Kerry to be named by the President to that slot, possibly as early as tomorrow. The intrigue may begin … Continue reading →

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