Tag Archives: Barack Obama

President Obama’s Weekly Address

Posted on January 24, 2009 by billmanzi

President Obama talks about the need for the large stimulus package working its way through Congress. The President hit upon some familiar themes about where the spending will go, as well as his efforts to insure that the stimulus is … Continue reading →

Posted in National News | Tagged , | 22 Comments

President Barack H. Obama

Posted on January 20, 2009 by billmanzi

The Inaugural address of President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/28738177#28738177.msnbcLinks {font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #999; margin-top: 5px; background: transparent; text-align: center; width: 425px;} .msnbcLinks a {text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; … Continue reading →

Posted in National News | Tagged , | 9 Comments

A Day of Hope

Posted on January 20, 2009 by billmanzi

Barack Obama will be inaugurated this morning, and the difficult job facing him will test him from minute one. But I think he represents a real hope that the rationale for decision making in the White House will be logic … Continue reading →

Posted in National News | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Obama Praises McCain

Posted on January 19, 2009 by billmanzi

John McCain was the guest of honor at a dinner party that featured President-elect Barack Obama. Another nice touch by Barack Obama, who has really got this inaugural week roaring. John McCain seemed delighted to be there. Good for both … Continue reading →

Posted in National News | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Chasing the (ex) President?

Posted on January 17, 2009 by billmanzi

House Democratic Majority Leader has posted this video highlighting the fiscal abuses of the past eight years. Politico linked to it in its story “Gone but not Forgotten, Dems After Bush”. Paul Krugman has written an op-ed piece advocating that … Continue reading →

Posted in National News | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Obama pledges Entitlement Reform at the Post

Posted on January 16, 2009 by billmanzi

President elect Barack Obama, for the second time in a few short weeks, again sounded the alarm on the need for entitlement reform. He did so in an interview at the Washington Post, the audio which is attached to this … Continue reading →

Posted in National News | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Dinner with Barack!

Posted on January 13, 2009 by billmanzi

Politico is reporting that Barack Obama had dinner tonight at the home of George Will, with other attendees being Charles Krauthammer, as well as David Brooks and William Kristol. Wow, what a dinner that must have been. How did Kristol … Continue reading →

Posted in National News | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

The Obama Economic Speech

Posted on January 10, 2009 by billmanzi

President-elect Barack Obama gives an economic talk this past week, warning of grave consequences if strong action is not taken. He speaks of the irresponsible actions of wall street and government. And he sets a goal of adding three million … Continue reading →

Posted in National News | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Obama, Deficits, and Entitlements

Posted on January 8, 2009 by billmanzi

President-elect Barack Obama has named Nancy Killefer to the newly created post of “Chief Performance Officer” in the Office of Management and Budget. This appointment comes on the heels of some new deficit numbers that appear to be shocking even … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Virginia Governor Tim Kaine to head D.N.C.

Posted on January 4, 2009 by billmanzi

Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, an early supporter of Barack Obama, has been chosen by the President-elect to head the Democratic National Committee. Kaine’s name had been mentioned as a potential Vice Presidential candidate, and he was rumored to have said … Continue reading →

Posted in National News | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment