Monthly Archives: June 2010

Governors Race Polling

Posted on June 29, 2010 by billmanzi

The Boston Globe released a poll on the Governor’s race a couple of days ago, and it showed a couple of interesting variables. Patrick led the poll, as he has done consistently, by 7 points over Charlie Baker 38-31. The … Continue reading →

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The President on Financial Reform

Posted on June 27, 2010 by billmanzi

The President spent his weekly address dealing with the financial reform package that has just moved forward in Congress. He has spoken forcefully on this matter before, and he is looking for a bill to be on his desk by … Continue reading →

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Priscilla Diaz Wins June S.O.A.R. Award

Posted on June 24, 2010 by billmanzi

Priscilla has been selected for this award because she has been an inspiration since she first arrived to Methuen High School as a Junior just 21 months ago. Priscilla left her mother, other family members and friends, and her country … Continue reading →

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Harry Reid On the Ropes in Nevada

Posted on June 24, 2010 by billmanzi

Majority Leader Harry Reid has the Republican opponent he had hoped for in Tea Party favorite Sharron Angle in Nevada, but still trails her by 11 points in the latest Rasmussen survey. Reid is already up on the air, slamming … Continue reading →

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Patrick Lead Narrows

Posted on June 23, 2010 by billmanzi

Rasmussen has released a new survey on the Massachusetts Governors race, with Deval Patrick leading Charlie Baker by seven points, 41-34%. Tim Cahill continues to place third, with 16%, which appears to be where he is stuck in the last … Continue reading →

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New Cahill (Internet) Ad

Posted on June 22, 2010 by billmanzi

Tim Cahill, still suffering from lagging poll numbers, took to the Internet with a new ad this week. Cahill has switched media consultants again, with Tad Devine leaving the campaign and Democratic media guru David Heller coming on board. The … Continue reading →

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President Obama Calls for Senate Action

Posted on June 19, 2010 by billmanzi

The President calls for Senate action on extended unemployment benefits, calling out Republicans for blocking action on this and other items. An attack on Republicans, but certainly not whip up the base rhetoric.

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The Governor's Debate

Posted on June 19, 2010 by billmanzi

The three way debate in the Governor’s race, with Tim Cahill and Charlie Baker joining Governor Patrick in the studio. Opinion on the winner? The Governor seemed to me to parry the assaults, and Charlie Baker was put on the … Continue reading →

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President Obama Speaks to the Nation

Posted on June 16, 2010 by billmanzi

The President addressed the nation on the oil spill, speaking from the Oval Office and talking about the need to end our dependence on fossil fuels. The political fallout continues, and the President is trying to stay ahead of the … Continue reading →

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Charlie Baker on the Air

Posted on June 15, 2010 by billmanzi

The Governor’s race continues to heat up, with the Boston Globe on Sundaydetailing Charlie Baker’s role in devising the financing scheme for the Big Dig, which Baker has taken great pains to distance himself from. You can expect a few … Continue reading →

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