Category Archives: National News

Palin vs Obama

Posted on September 3, 2008 by billmanzi

A new McCain ad highlighting the McCain campaigns evaluation of the relative qualifications of Obama and Palin. In the ad McCain attacks Obama for supporting tax breaks for oil companies. Now there is a novel concept. Pick a VP candidate … Continue reading →

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McCain, proud to be McSame

Posted on September 3, 2008 by billmanzi

A new Obama ad highlighting the strong political resemblance between George W. Bush and John McCain. Certainly going to be tough for McCain to get some political distance from the Bush Administration.

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Battleground Michigan

Posted on September 3, 2008 by billmanzi

Obama targets McCain with a new Michigan ad, touting his support for government loan guarantees to help US auto manufacturers retool. He also scores McCain for supporting tax breaks for companies who move American jobs overseas. Good ad for Obama, … Continue reading →

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Joe Lieberman Speaks to the Republicans

Posted on September 3, 2008 by billmanzi

Joe Lieberman addressed the Republican convention last night, completing his turn on his former party with criticism of Barack Obama and strong support for the McCain-Palin ticket. Lieberman, who had criticized George W. Bush as the Vice Presidential candidate of … Continue reading →

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The Palin Vetting Process

Posted on September 2, 2008 by billmanzi

With multiple disclosures on Alaska Governor Sarah Palin the McCain campaigns vetting process is now being called into question. The New York Times today highlights the fact that McCain may have rushed to name Palin before a full vetting process … Continue reading →

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In defense of country

Posted on August 30, 2008 by billmanzi

After all these years this is still an awe inspiring speech. I don’t mean to be partisan, but doesn’t John McCain bear some resemblance to Dean Vernon Wormers.

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McCain on supporting George Bush

Posted on August 30, 2008 by billmanzi

McCain debates himself on whether he has been a supporter of George W. Bush.

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The Kerry Message

Posted on August 30, 2008 by billmanzi

I have endorsed John Kerry in this race. John Kerry asks for the support of Massachusetts voters, and makes the case for re-election.

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Utah tanks up with natural gas

Posted on August 30, 2008 by billmanzi

One of the main points of the Pickens Plan is to begin fueling our auto fleet with natural gas produced domestically to replace foreign oil. This has begun happening in Utah, where the demand for natural gas vehicles is eclipsing … Continue reading →

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Obama calls Palin “compelling”

Posted on August 29, 2008 by billmanzi

Senator Barack Obama congratulated Governor Sarah Palin on her selection as the Republican Vice Presidential candidate today, talking to her from his campaign bus. From the Washington Post: Sen. Barack Obama told reporters Friday that he has never met Alaska … Continue reading →

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