Author Archives: billmanzi

Deficit Reduction: Walking the Walk

Posted on November 2, 2010 by billmanzi

Republicans appear poised to take over the House of Representatives tonight, with a potential pickup of 50 plus seats. And while politics has been front and center post election governing is starting to creep into the conversation. Deficit reduction and … Continue reading →

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Suffolk Bellwether Results for Governor

Posted on November 1, 2010 by billmanzi

Suffolk pollster David Paleologos has selected Waltham as his bellwether community, and the news is pretty good for Deval Patrick. Suffolk has Patrick ahead in that community by a 47% to 40% margin over Charlie Baker, with Tim Cahill at … Continue reading →

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West Virginia and Washington:Senate Firewall for Dems?

Posted on November 1, 2010 by billmanzi

With Republicans poised to take back the House of Representatives tomorrow the U.S. Senate, thought by many to be out of reach for the Republicans in this cycle, may be in play. The two key races that could tell the … Continue reading →

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Rep. Campbell on the Mayor's Corner

Posted on October 31, 2010 by billmanzi

State Rep. Linda Dean Campbell appeared on the Mayor’s Corner and talked about many issues, including her opposition to the sales tax hike, her strong stand in favor of funding for Methuen High School, her tough stand on immigration, and … Continue reading →

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Linda Dean Campbell on the Mayors Corner Part 2

Posted on October 31, 2010 by billmanzi
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Lynch Poised for Victory in New Hampshire

Posted on October 30, 2010 by billmanzi

New Hampshire Governor John Lynch appears poised to beat back a formidable challenge by Republican John Stephen. Lynch is a popular Governor who has traditionally won re-election by wide margins. In this cycle of difficulty for incumbents and for Democrats … Continue reading →

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Paleologos on Braude

Posted on October 30, 2010 by billmanzi

Two new polls have come out (Massachusetts Governor) on the heels of the Suffolk Poll, with Rasmussen reporting that the race has tightened to a two point Deval Patrick lead. (Patrick 46%, Baker 44%, Cahill 6%). The State House News … Continue reading →

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Third Party Redux

Posted on October 29, 2010 by billmanzi

There seems to be some similarities between the Massachusetts Governor’s race and the Florida Senate race, with both Charlie’s struggling mightily to get out a third candidate that appears to be blocking any chance of victory for them. The Florida … Continue reading →

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Almost a Wrap

Posted on October 29, 2010 by billmanzi

Suffolk University and pollster David Paleologos unveiled their last full poll of the Massachusetts election season yesterday, showing Governor Deval Patrick with a 7 point lead over Charlie Baker. The Governor seems to have strengthened his grip on a lead … Continue reading →

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Wither Russ Feingold?

Posted on October 28, 2010 by billmanzi

Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold, considered to be a political powerhouse, stands on the verge of losing his seat to Republican Ron Johnson. With time running out the latest Rasmussen survey has Johnson again crossing the 50% threshold, leading Finegold 53% … Continue reading →

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