Category Archives: National News

Republicans Attack Specter by Linking Him to Bush

Posted on April 30, 2009 by billmanzi

As Republicans squabble over the defection of Arlen Specter the Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee unleashed a phone call in PA attacking Specter by reminding voters that he was endorsed by President George W. Bush in his last re-election campaign. I … Continue reading →

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Arlen Specter to Switch Parties

Posted on April 28, 2009 by billmanzi

Senator Arlen Specter, in a major development, announced today that he is running for re-election as a Democrat. Specter was facing an almost certain loss in the Republican primary to Club for Growth guru Pat Toomey, who led Specter by … Continue reading →

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Gavin Newsome Enters the Fray in California

Posted on April 22, 2009 by billmanzi

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsome has entered the California Governor’s race, which promises to be a real donneybrook on the Democratic side, with California AG (and former Governor) Jerry Brown, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and Lt Governor John Garamendi … Continue reading →

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The Republican Sing Song Response

Posted on April 18, 2009 by billmanzi

Taking a cue out of the Bobby Jindal mode of delivery Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy delivers the Republican response to President Obama’s weekly address. Some of the items that he forgot to mention include the conversion of huge Clinton surpluses … Continue reading →

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President Obama Talks to the Deficit

Posted on April 18, 2009 by billmanzi

The President talks about the deficit in his weekly address, and frankly acknowledges our current unsustainable fiscal path. He announced support for a restoration of the pay-go system, as well as saying that announcements will be coming soon on the … Continue reading →

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Texas Raises Secession

Posted on April 17, 2009 by billmanzi

Texas Governor Rick Perry raised the prospect of secession in interviews, stating that the State of Texas had a right under the agreement which brought it into the United States to “leave if we decided to do that.” Obviously the … Continue reading →

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Barney Frank Jousts at Harvard

Posted on April 9, 2009 by billmanzi

Rep. Barney Frank jousts with a student on some of the issues we have discussed at length on this blog. Pretty good clip, and should start some conversation here.

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Wither the Globe?

Posted on April 4, 2009 by billmanzi

The New York Times is threatening to shutter the Boston Globe unless the newspapers unions agree to concessions totalling $20 million dollars. From the Globe: Executives from the Times Co. and Globe made the demands Thursday morning in an approximately … Continue reading →

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Sanford Decision on Stimulus Funds Due Today

Posted on April 3, 2009 by billmanzi

South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, with his State’s unemployment rate hitting 11%, must decide by today whether to accept $700 million in federal stimulus money. Under rules governing this money Sanford’s decision will not be subject to review by South … Continue reading →

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Gingrich Threatens Third Party Revolt

Posted on April 3, 2009 by billmanzi

Former Speaker Newt Gingrich, in remarks at the College of the Ozarks, warned that unless Republicans changed their “big government” ways, conservatives would bolt and form a third party in 2012. Gingrich attacked the policies of the Bush Administration with … Continue reading →

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