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The New Niki Tsongas Ad

Posted on September 29, 2010 by billmanzi

Niki Tsongas is up with her second TV spot in the Fifth Congressional race. What do you think? I will be doing post debate commentary, along with Republican Michael Sullivan, on October 18th at Mann’s Orchard in Methuen as Congresswoman … Continue reading →

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The State Auditors Race

Posted on September 29, 2010 by billmanzi

Jim Braude had Mary Z Connaughton and Suzanne Bump on for a debate yesterday, and it got a little testy. I am sort of shocked at what I consider a real poor performance by Connaughton, who just refused to answer … Continue reading →

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Suffolk PA Poll Results

Posted on September 28, 2010 by billmanzi

Suffolk pollster David Paleologos has just reported out poll results in two key races in PA. The U.S. Senate race has garnered the most attention, with Arlen Specter first driven out of the Republican Party by the candidacy of Pat … Continue reading →

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Cuomo In New York (Tea)Fight

Posted on September 28, 2010 by billmanzi

Andrew Cuomo, seemingly sailing towards an easy victory in the New York Governor race, has bumped into some turbulence, as Republican nominee Carl Palladino has pulled within striking distance. Palladino, who upset the favored Rick Lazio in the Republican primary, … Continue reading →

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Early Retirement- It Does Save Money

Posted on September 27, 2010 by billmanzi

Today’s editorial in the Tribune calls into question the real savings to taxpayers that would come from Methuen’s adoption of the early retirement law that the legislature passed as part of the municipal relief package. The editorial is interesting in … Continue reading →

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Globe Calls a Dead Heat

Posted on September 26, 2010 by billmanzi

Yes another survey, with the Boston Globe showing Charlie Baker pulling into a dead heat with Deval Patrick. In the Globe survey Patrick was at 35%, Baker 34%, Cahill 11%, Jill Stein 4%, and 14% were undecided. I did not … Continue reading →

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Rep. Campbell at The Annual Salute to the Gold Star Mothers Ceremony

Posted on September 26, 2010 by billmanzi

Thanks to Rep. Linda Dean Campbell, who attended today’s event at the Lawrence Municipal Airport. A large crowd gathered at Lawrence Municipal Airport on Sunday, September 26, 2010 to honor the family members of fallen Massachusetts service members. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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New Governors Race Poll

Posted on September 25, 2010 by billmanzi

Western New England College just completed a new Governor’s race survey, and the results mirror all recent polling. Governor Patrick is holding the lead, at 39%, with Charlie Baker close behind at 33% and Tim Cahill out of striking range … Continue reading →

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President Obama on the Economy

Posted on September 25, 2010 by billmanzi

The President on the state of the economy, with some hard shots at the Republicans. Obviously there are pretty severe disagreements, but lets look at some of the key points. 1) Should there be tax breaks for companies that ship … Continue reading →

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Cahill's Road to Nowhere

Posted on September 24, 2010 by billmanzi

Tim Cahill, mired deeply in third place in all polls, has suffered a public relations embarrassment with the announcement by John Weaver that he is leaving the Cahill campaign. Weaver, best known nationally for his close association with John McCain, … Continue reading →

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