Category Archives: National News

The Al Smith Dinner John McCain Remarks

Posted on October 17, 2008 by billmanzi

Some pretty funny stuff here from John McCain, who before this campaign was known for a wicked sense of humor.

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The Tax Man

Posted on October 17, 2008 by billmanzi

There has been wide disagreement on the tax impacts of the McCain and Obama tax proposals, although McCain came close to admitting the wider benefit of Obama’s plan when he accused him of wanting to “re-distribute” wealth with his tax … Continue reading →

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The Presidential Debate

Posted on October 16, 2008 by billmanzi

With John McCain slipping further behind last night’s debate was critical for him. He was aggressive and combative, doing his best to bring the fight to Obama. Did he succeed? Was he able to turn around this race in any … Continue reading →

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A different shade of Red: Battleground North Carolina

Posted on October 15, 2008 by billmanzi

North Carolina in play for the Democrats? Yes indeed Barack Obama has pulled dead even with John McCain in the Tar Heel state according to the latest Rasmussen survey. From Rasmussen: It’s all tied in North Carolina. The latest Fox … Continue reading →

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A deeper shade of blue: Obama widens lead

Posted on October 14, 2008 by billmanzi

Senator Barack Obama continued to widen his lead in some key battleground states, according to new polling data just released. Obama appears to have put the race away in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, and is close to doing so in … Continue reading →

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JFK on Tape

Posted on October 14, 2008 by billmanzi

Here is some fascinating material, with Senator (soon to be President) John F. Kennedy talking to Ben Bradlee of Newsweek, with Jackie in the conversation as well. JFK talks candidly about health, politics, some of his likes and dislikes, and … Continue reading →

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A different Shade of Red: Battleground Virginia

Posted on October 12, 2008 by billmanzi

Virginia is one of the key battleground states, and the subject of much attention from both campaigns. Virginia has not voted for a Democrat since LBJ in 1964. But Barack Obama seems to be getting the upper hand, although the … Continue reading →

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Taxing Employee Health Benefits

Posted on October 11, 2008 by billmanzi

The Obama campaign has been hitting John McCain pretty hard on his health care proposals. His plan to tax employer based health care benefits and offer a five thousand dollar tax credit for the purchase of private plans has been … Continue reading →

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McCain fixated on Ayers

Posted on October 11, 2008 by billmanzi

John McCain remains fixated on Bill Ayers, having surrogates and his ad campaign really focus on tying Barack Obama to him. I realize that I am not a neutral observer, but it seems to me that a subject like this, … Continue reading →

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Paris for (fake) President

Posted on October 10, 2008 by billmanzi

Paris is back, seeking advice from former fake President Martin Sheen as she continues her campaign. Her bias is obvious, since she could have easily sought help from a conservative former fake president. http://www2.funnyordie.com/public/flash/fodplayer.swf See more Paris Hilton videos at … Continue reading →

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