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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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Jessica Raney Lucey is the October SOAR Award Winner

Posted on October 27, 2010 by billmanzi

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

Posted on October 27, 2010 by billmanzi

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?

Posted on October 26, 2010 by billmanzi

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

Posted on October 26, 2010 by billmanzi

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

Posted on October 26, 2010 by billmanzi

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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