Tag Archives: Mitt Romney

A Look at “Romney: A Reckoning by McKay Coppins

Posted on January 14, 2024 by billmanzi

Romney: A Reckoning by McKay Coppins My rating: 5 of 5 stars McKay Coppins has written a fascinating book that is a both a biography of Mitt Romney and a real important examination of the evolution of GOP politics over … Continue reading →

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Republican Policies? Where are They?

Posted on November 12, 2012 by billmanzi

And so the Republican hand wringing over the election continues, and you can expect some serious fighting within Republican ranks over the future of the GOP. Some great back and forth between some thoughtful Republicans, and a few of them … Continue reading →

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What Happened (Obama Bomaye)

Posted on November 7, 2012 by billmanzi

The President dealt a stinging blow to the Republican Party and Mitt Romney last night, winning decisively across the country, accumulating over 300 electoral votes and likely causing Republicans some serious introspection. What happened? 1) The Perfect Storm. Leaving aside … Continue reading →

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Mitt's Swing State Blues

Posted on November 1, 2012 by billmanzi

Since we have been all polls all the time why change today? Wall Street Journal/NBC/Marist has arrived with three key swing state numbers, from New Hampshire, Iowa, and Wisconsin. They all show President Obama holding onto small leads that have … Continue reading →

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Back to the Electoral Map

Posted on October 31, 2012 by billmanzi

It is time to re-visit the electoral map. I have made my first changes, which include moving Virginia from toss-up to Barack Obama, moving FLA from Romney to toss-up, and moving NH from toss-up to Barack Obama, My new map … Continue reading →

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Desperado- Romney Circus Acrobatics on Auto Bailout

Posted on October 29, 2012 by billmanzi

It is unfortunately true that campaigns of all stripes take liberties with the truth, but Mitt Romney has really pressed the outer limits with the ad below. Romney has been taking heavy fire in Ohio for his position on the … Continue reading →

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Does Boehner Want to Go Over the Cliff if Obama Re-Elected?

Posted on October 27, 2012 by billmanzi

As the elections come close we are all focused on the results, and on who might control the U.S. House and Senate, as well as the Presidency. If President Obama is re-elected the lame duck session of Congress will be … Continue reading →

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Mourdock's Outrageous Comments on Rape

Posted on October 24, 2012 by billmanzi

Candidate for U.S. Senate in Indiana Richard Mourdock issued some controversial statements during a debate with his opponent. He said that even where a pregnancy occurred due to rape it was likely God’s will. From the Detroit Free Press: “Life … Continue reading →

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The Big Debate

Posted on October 23, 2012 by billmanzi

I had a great time debating Al DiNuccio on AM Jive this morning, with Jamie Atkinson, George Scione, and Seth Graham. Getting a Republican to agree that Obama Care was good legislation has to be considered a feather in my … Continue reading →

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The Foreign Policy Debate

Posted on October 23, 2012 by billmanzi

The third and final debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney was held last night. The full debate is below. Polling showed that the President “won” the debate, and I do agree. But what else, if anything, was at play? … Continue reading →

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