Monthly Archives: September 2008

McCain Called to task for the low road

Posted on September 16, 2008 by billmanzi

A new Obama ad, again calling McCain to task for the distortions contained in his ads. McCain has been placed on the defensive by claims made in his ads that are clearly false, and which he continues to cling to. … Continue reading →

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Campbell For Representative

Posted on September 15, 2008 by billmanzi

Tommorow is the Democratic primary in Methuen where we have a State Reps race, with the incumbent Linda Dean Campbell facing Attorney Chris Dibella. I urge voters to turn out and support Representative Campbell’s re-election. Representative Campbell is a freshman … Continue reading →

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Obama sharpens Message

Posted on September 14, 2008 by billmanzi

The campaigns continue to fight over the turf called “change”. The latest Obama ad, hitting McCain on his cozy relationship with lobbyists.

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Clinton-Palin SNL “Joint Statement”

Posted on September 14, 2008 by billmanzi

SNL returns with a great opening bit featuring “Hillary and Sarah”. You knew it was coming, but great stuff anyway.

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Lt Governor Murray in Methuen

Posted on September 13, 2008 by billmanzi

Lt. Governor Tim Murray visited Methuen recently, touring our city with Representative Linda Dean Campbell. We brought Lt Governor Murray to tour our High School, (which is scheduled for a major renovation) he visited the Arlington Neighborhood’s brand new community … Continue reading →

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The Battlegound States: PA, FLA, Ohio

Posted on September 13, 2008 by billmanzi

Quinnipiac University has unveiled a September 11 survey of three key swing states, FLA, Ohio, and PA. The data reflect a positive bounce for McCain based on the Palin choice in all three states, but show Obama ahead in two … Continue reading →

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Look whose pants are on fire.

Posted on September 13, 2008 by billmanzi

John McCain, seemingly getting a boost from all of the attacks on Barack Obama, is now taking some heat for the obvious distortions (lies) put out in two of those ads. McCain’s claims on Obama’s “support” for sex education in … Continue reading →

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Republicans Show great consistency

Posted on September 12, 2008 by billmanzi

Hey how about those Republicans! They sure are consistent. Lets watch this Comedy Central video and have Jules explain away the hilarious Republican inconsistencies highlighted by Jon Stewart. Great video. And I believe it was a Mr. B. Bunny who … Continue reading →

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Methuen Historic Planner Position Posting

Posted on September 12, 2008 by billmanzi

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 6, Section 6-23 of the Personnel Ordinance, the Mayor announces the following vacancy: Title of Position: Historic Planner Status of Position: Part Time (20 hours/week) Duties: The Historic Planner preserves and promotes Methuen’s historic … Continue reading →

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Out of touch and more of the same

Posted on September 12, 2008 by billmanzi

The Obama campaign, after a week of taking some heavy incoming, fires back, showing McCain as out of touch and certainly no agent of change. I wonder who picks up the McCain email.

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