Monthly Archives: September 2010

Maybe the Best Campaign Video Ever

Posted on September 30, 2010 by billmanzi

Here we have Republican candidate for Governor of New York Carl Palladino in a major dust up with journalist Fred Dicker. Palladino was objecting to coverage that included references to his ten year old daughter, the result of an admitted … Continue reading →

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Treasurers Debate

Posted on September 29, 2010 by billmanzi

Democrat Steve Grossman and Republican Karen Polito mixed it up with Jim Braude today in what Braude called a “real debate”. Major disagreements on Polito’s recent holding up of the $400 million supplemental budget, her call for no pensions for … Continue reading →

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Baddour on New Texting Ban

Posted on September 29, 2010 by billmanzi

Senator Steve Baddour talks with VB about the texting ban set to go into effect on October 1. Nice guest appearance by Matt Fitzgerald, showing up with pies from Mann’s that actually stayed in the box this time. http://www.myfoxboston.com/video/videoplayer.swf?dppversion=4350

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The New Niki Tsongas Ad

Posted on September 29, 2010 by billmanzi

Niki Tsongas is up with her second TV spot in the Fifth Congressional race. What do you think? I will be doing post debate commentary, along with Republican Michael Sullivan, on October 18th at Mann’s Orchard in Methuen as Congresswoman … Continue reading →

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The State Auditors Race

Posted on September 29, 2010 by billmanzi

Jim Braude had Mary Z Connaughton and Suzanne Bump on for a debate yesterday, and it got a little testy. I am sort of shocked at what I consider a real poor performance by Connaughton, who just refused to answer … Continue reading →

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Suffolk PA Poll Results

Posted on September 28, 2010 by billmanzi

Suffolk pollster David Paleologos has just reported out poll results in two key races in PA. The U.S. Senate race has garnered the most attention, with Arlen Specter first driven out of the Republican Party by the candidacy of Pat … Continue reading →

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Cuomo In New York (Tea)Fight

Posted on September 28, 2010 by billmanzi

Andrew Cuomo, seemingly sailing towards an easy victory in the New York Governor race, has bumped into some turbulence, as Republican nominee Carl Palladino has pulled within striking distance. Palladino, who upset the favored Rick Lazio in the Republican primary, … Continue reading →

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Early Retirement- It Does Save Money

Posted on September 27, 2010 by billmanzi

Today’s editorial in the Tribune calls into question the real savings to taxpayers that would come from Methuen’s adoption of the early retirement law that the legislature passed as part of the municipal relief package. The editorial is interesting in … Continue reading →

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Globe Calls a Dead Heat

Posted on September 26, 2010 by billmanzi

Yes another survey, with the Boston Globe showing Charlie Baker pulling into a dead heat with Deval Patrick. In the Globe survey Patrick was at 35%, Baker 34%, Cahill 11%, Jill Stein 4%, and 14% were undecided. I did not … Continue reading →

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Rep. Campbell at The Annual Salute to the Gold Star Mothers Ceremony

Posted on September 26, 2010 by billmanzi

Thanks to Rep. Linda Dean Campbell, who attended today’s event at the Lawrence Municipal Airport. A large crowd gathered at Lawrence Municipal Airport on Sunday, September 26, 2010 to honor the family members of fallen Massachusetts service members. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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