Monthly Archives: January 2008

The Comeback Kid NBC Calls NH for Hillary

Posted on January 8, 2008 by billmanzi

NBC is calling New Hampshire for Hillary Clinton tonight. Hillary’s victory appears to come as a result of a big win amongst women voters, as well as a large niumber of independents choosing to vote in the Republican primary for … Continue reading →

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What is Your Consumption Factor?

Posted on January 5, 2008 by billmanzi

A recent op-ed piece in the New York Times by Jared Diamond talks of the disparity in “consumption rates’ between the first world and the developing world. He posits that the wide disparity in this consumption factor (with the first … Continue reading →

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Obama, Huckabee Roll

Posted on January 4, 2008 by billmanzi

The two candidates who have bucked their party establishment and have come to represent the concept of change were victorius last night in the Iowa caucuses. While we do have a long way to go it appears to me that … Continue reading →

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NBC Calls Iowa for Barack Obama

Posted on January 3, 2008 by billmanzi

NBC News has called the Iowa Democratic Caucus for Barack Obama. With 72% reporting the numbers look like this: Obama 35% Edwards 31% Clinton 31% Richardson 2% Biden 1% A tough loss for Hillary. She would have preferred an Edwards … Continue reading →

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NBC Calls Iowa for Huckabee

Posted on January 3, 2008 by billmanzi

NBC news has just called the Republican caucus winner Mike Huckabee. With 50 percent reporting the numbers look like this: Huckabee 35% Romney 24% Thompson 14% McCain 12% Paul 11% Guiliani 4% A stunning defeat for the Mittster. Look out … Continue reading →

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Lahey Elected Council Chairman

Posted on January 3, 2008 by billmanzi

Central District Councilor Phil Lahey was elected City Council Chairman in the Council organizational session held last evening. Lahey received five votes to defeat Central District Councilor John Cronin, who got four. Congratulations to Chairman Lahey and congratulations to newly … Continue reading →

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Municipal Meltdown

Posted on January 1, 2008 by billmanzi

I know that I am late getting to talking about the Commonwealth Magazine article on municipal finance so aptly titled “municipal meltdown” but this subject does not fade with time. It was a fine article, and has prompted much discussion, … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Finance, State News | 20 Comments