Category Archives: National News

Swinging With Barack and Mitt, and the Manzi Electoral Map

Posted on October 19, 2012 by billmanzi

Two new critical swing state polls have come out that have some good news for President Obama. The Wall Street Journal/NBC/Marist polling operation went to Iowa and Wisconsin, two states that are critical for both candidates, and are especially critical … Continue reading →

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The Presidential Debate at Hofstra

Posted on October 17, 2012 by billmanzi

Round two of the Presidential debates, town hall style, was held last night. Plenty of anticipation, with Democrats looking for President Obama to rebound from his lackluster performance in the first debate. I think the President gave Democrats some reasons … Continue reading →

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Battleground Ohio

Posted on October 15, 2012 by billmanzi

A new Public Policy poll has some very interesting data from Ohio. Just about everyone agrees that the road for Mitt Romney is much more difficult if he loses Ohio. Romney would really have to run the table on the … Continue reading →

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VP Debate Thoughts

Posted on October 12, 2012 by billmanzi

I had an opportunity to watch the Vice Presidential debate last night, and I although I was impressed with both candidates I gave the edge to Vice President Joseph Biden. In terms of accomplishing goals I think both candidates likely … Continue reading →

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Suffolk in Nevada

Posted on October 11, 2012 by billmanzi

The key battleground state of Nevada has new polling from Suffolk University in both the Presidential race and a key Senate race. David Paleologos will remain at the very top of the news cycle again with this key survey. The … Continue reading →

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Paleologos in the News

Posted on October 10, 2012 by billmanzi

Suffolk University, and pollster David Paleologos, are in the news after an appearance with Bill O’Reilly on Fox. That clip is below. A couple of days ago I posed a question, via twitter, for Paleologos, asking what views he had … Continue reading →

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The Five Trillion Dollar Question

Posted on October 7, 2012 by billmanzi

Most everyone is sick of the topic, but lots of post debate debate about the “five trillion dollar Romney tax cut.” I have heard from many of my Republican friends that this is not true, and even Ted Panos on … Continue reading →

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Crackpots on Parade? Maybe Not.

Posted on October 6, 2012 by billmanzi

The September jobs report comes out, and about half an hour later former GE CEO Jack Welch, a Romney supporter, posts the following tweet: Unbelievable jobs numbers..these Chicago guys will do anything..can’t debate so change numbers So Welch accuses the … Continue reading →

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Debate Fallout- Enter Sandman

Posted on October 4, 2012 by billmanzi

So the first debate is over, and universal response is that Mitt Romney won the debate. I watched, and I do believe that Romney did indeed “win” the debate. I also believe that Obama “lost” that debate as much as … Continue reading →

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More Chads Please- Suffolk in FLA

Posted on October 2, 2012 by billmanzi

Suffolk University and pollster David Paleologos have just released polling from the all important swing state of Florida, with Barack Obama holding a very narrow edge in that State. From the Suffolk Press Release. “On the eve of the first … Continue reading →

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