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Jessica Raney Lucey is the October SOAR Award Winner

Congratulations to Jessica Raney Lucey, the October SOAR Award winner. Jessica is first in her class at Methuen High School, and as the below narrative shows she is not only a great student, but a wonderful role model as well. … Continue reading

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Treasurers Debate in Methuen

The last debate between Republican Karyn Polito and Democrat Steve Grossman took place yesterday at the WCCM studios in Methuen. The debate, as in past debates between these two, were hard hitting, with plenty of back and forth on the … Continue reading

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Why Did Meg Whitman Move to California?

In two key races in the State of California Democrats appear to be returning home, with Jerry Brown widening his lead over Meg Whitman to 8 points in the latest Suffolk survey. (Yes Paleologos is in California too.) Suffolk’s survey … Continue reading

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Back to Nevada

One of the toughest and most expensive Senate races in the country is still too close to call, with Sharron Angle ahead by three points in the latest Rasmussen poll. The last time we visited David Paleologos and Suffolk had … Continue reading

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Methuen State Rep Debate

The Methuen State Rep debate occurred at the Eagle Tribune news room, and it was a lively one, with real disagreements, in particular between Linda Dean Campbell and Al Dinuccio. Dinuccio continued his defense of the Lawrence bill, allowing that … Continue reading

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Chris Christie Rides In to Massachusetts

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie rides into Massachusetts Sunday to campaign for Charlie Baker. Christie has been touring the country campaigning for Republicans, creating some political chits for the future. And his future seems to be very bright, with all … Continue reading

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Aqua Buddha?

In Kentucky Democratic Attorney General and candidate for U.S. Senate Jack Conway has unleashed an ad attacking Republican Rand Paul for an event that allegedly happened in college and that hits at Paul’s religious beliefs. It has turned a nasty … Continue reading

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Governor Patrick at the Tribune Ed Board

Governor Deval Patrick visited the Eagle Tribune editorial board, where he talked about the potential impacts of a reduction of the sales tax, immigration, jobs, the property tax, the fiscal condition of Lawrence, and so much more. Read the Tribune … Continue reading

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Patrick Holds the Lead

Governor Deval Patrick continued his hold on the lead in the latest Rasmussen survey, holding a 47% to 42% lead over Charlie Baker, with Tim Cahill at 6%. The results include “leaners”, which Rasmussen includes in their later polling. Cahill … Continue reading

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The Mystery of the First Amendment

Tea Party Favorite, and candidate for U.S. Senate Christine O’Donnell, was stumped at her recent debate with Democrat Chris Coons about the First Amendment’s religion clause. From Politico: The comment came during a debate on WDEL radio with Democratic opponent … Continue reading

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