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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
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
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
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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Tagged Charlie Baker, Deval Patrick, Massachusetts Governors Race, Tim Cahill
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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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Tagged Chris Coons, Christine O'Donnell, Delaware Senate Race
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Heather Burkett is the October Artist of the Month
Mayor William M. Manzi has named Heather Burkett as October’s Artist of the Month. Heather Burkett is a new resident of Methuen and an amateur photographer. She enjoys designing and creating in the visual arts with a variety of mediums. … Continue reading
Hicks in West VA
In West VA popular Democratic Governor Joe Manchin is locked in a tight battle with Republican John Raese. The latest Rasmussen survey has Raese up by three, but Rasmussen has moved the race from “lean Republican” to “tossup”. This race … Continue reading
