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The Lt. Governors Debate

Posted on September 22, 2010 by billmanzi

The Lt. Governors Debate held today at Suffolk University. Read the Globe story on that debate here. http://www.statehousenews.com/video/10-09-22debate/player-viral.swf

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Suffolk Poll Governors Race

Posted on September 21, 2010 by billmanzi

Channel 7 and Suffolk pollster David Paleologos released a Governors poll yesterday showing Governor Patrick still maintaining a lead over Charlie Baker, with Tim Cahill mired in third place, twenty points behind Baker. The results have Patrick at 41%, Baker … Continue reading →

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The Treasurers Race

Posted on September 20, 2010 by billmanzi

With Tim Cahill vacating the Treasurer’s spot there is a real race to succeed him, featuring Democrat Steve Grossman and Republican Karen Polito. Grossman has served as chair of both the state and national Democratic Party, and has been a … Continue reading →

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Follow the Tea- Nevada

Posted on September 19, 2010 by billmanzi

Tea Party favorite Sharron Angle, despite a huge fusillade of Harry Reid negative ads, has pulled even with the Senate Majority Leader in the latest Rasmussen survey. The latest numbers from Rasmussen have Reid and Angle at 48% (with leaners), … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Governors Race and Municipal Health Care

Posted on September 18, 2010 by billmanzi

Rasmussen has a new survey out on the Governor’s race that shows a real tight race, with the bottom falling out on Tim Cahill’s campaign. Rasmussen has Patrick with 42% of the vote, Baker has 38% and Cahill 11%. But … Continue reading →

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President Obama on Special Interest Money

Posted on September 18, 2010 by billmanzi

The President spent his weekly talk on special interest money and how it is impacting our electoral process. He is retaking some old ground here, but I am struck by his focus on two items. 1) Transparency: Why do Republicans … Continue reading →

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Sarah Boyd Wins the September SOAR Award

Posted on September 18, 2010 by billmanzi

The science department is extremely proud to present Methuen High School senior, Sarah Boyd, as this month’s prestigious science SOAR award recipient. Sarah has excelled in honors and advanced placement science courses for four years at Methuen High School, including … Continue reading →

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On the Trail With the Tea Party

Posted on September 17, 2010 by billmanzi

Like it or not all of the political talk these days centers around Tea Party activism and what the real ramifications are for the Republican Party. Yes I have to admit that I am getting some enjoyment from all that … Continue reading →

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Niki Tsongas Takes to TV

Posted on September 16, 2010 by billmanzi

Niki Tsongas has her first TV ad up, and it did not take her long after the Republican nominee was chosen to get the campaign going in earnest. Jon Golnik won the Republican nomination Tuesday, and Niki is up on … Continue reading →

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Delaware Shocker

Posted on September 15, 2010 by billmanzi

The talk of the nation is the shocking ? result in the Republican Senate primary in Delaware, where Christine O’Donnell easily defeated the Republican Party favorite Michael Castle. After the defeat of Lisa Murkowski in Alaska Gravel had gone negative … Continue reading →

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