Monthly Archives: January 2012

Snidely Whiplash Takes South Carolina

Posted on January 22, 2012 by billmanzi

Mitt Romney, looking close to invincible a couple of weeks back, has bumped into major turbulence on his way to the Republican nomination. Romney lost the South Carolina primary pretty decisively to Newt Gingrich, who appears to have rallied past … Continue reading →

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South Carolina Predictions-Romney Reeling

Posted on January 21, 2012 by billmanzi

Has there ever been a more tumultous 24 hours in a Presidential race than what we just went through? From Mitt Romney flubbing the issue of releasing his tax returns to the spectacle of Newt Gingrich’s second wife alleging he … Continue reading →

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Blood in the Gamecock Waters

Posted on January 19, 2012 by billmanzi

The Republican race in South Carolina has begun to tighten, with the continuing assaults of Newt Gingrich beginning to slow the Mitt Romney train. Romney’s campaign has begun to slow themselves as well, with the news cycle being dominated first … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Muhammed Ali

Posted on January 17, 2012 by billmanzi

I must wish the greatest of all time a very happy 70th birthday. Ali was and is an icon who has transcended his role as a boxer to become something very much more. He is a world wide celebrity who … Continue reading →

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Song of the Week- Charlie Mars- "Gather the Horses"

Posted on January 16, 2012 by billmanzi

A great tune from Charlie Mars!

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Huntsman Drops Out

Posted on January 16, 2012 by billmanzi

Accepting the inevitable Jon Huntsman this morning bowed out of the Republican presidential race and endorsed Mitt Romney. Huntsman received more fawning press than any candidate with his polling numbers could rightfully expect, and had just received the endorsement of … Continue reading →

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Lowell Manager Lynch at Mayors and Managers Breakfast

Posted on January 15, 2012 by billmanzi

Some video of Lowell Manager Bernie Lynch talking about the issues facing Lowell at the Merrimack Valley Mayors and Managers breakfast. I missed the very start of his talk, but he did a great job of presenting to the interested … Continue reading →

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Weekly Podcast- Staggering Municipal Retiree Health Care Costs

Posted on January 14, 2012 by billmanzi

I had a great conversation with Teddy Panos this week on WCAP, 980 on the am dial, talking about the new report from the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation detailing the staggering unfunded retiree health care obligations of ten gateway cities, including … Continue reading →

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The Charge of the Newt Brigade

Posted on January 12, 2012 by billmanzi

As promised Newt Gingrich has unleashed a volley of attacks against Mitt Romney in South Carolina. Newt has been joined by Governor Rick Perry, who has called the Romney business practices at Bain “vulture capitalism”. And Newt is not just … Continue reading →

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Mitt Rolls in NH

Posted on January 10, 2012 by billmanzi

Mitt Romney, as expected, has been declared the winner in New Hampshire. Almost as importantly, and to the great benefit of Governor Romney, Ron Paul finished a strong second, beating back a late mini run by Jon Huntsman, who finished … Continue reading →

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