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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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Haley Barbour is Back in Town

Posted on September 23, 2010 by billmanzi

Haley Barbour and the Republican Governor’s Association are back, unleashing a $1.8 million dollar (estimated) ad barrage directed at Governor Deval Patrick. The RGA had earlier unleashed a million dollar barrage against independent Tim Cahill, helping to marginalize him in … Continue reading →

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AFL-CIO Endorses Governor Patrick

Posted on September 23, 2010 by billmanzi

The State AFL-CIO yesterday endorsed Governor Patrick, despite a series of public squabbles between the Governor and organized labor. The Governor has had disagreements with labor over police details, Quinn bill funding, and very notably the casino bill, which recently … Continue reading →

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The GOP Pledge to America

Posted on September 22, 2010 by billmanzi

The Republicans will tomorrow unveil their “Pledge to America”, looking to mimic the success of the Newt Gingrich “Contract with America”. The 21 page document used plenty of Republican boilerplate about cutting taxes, protecting the constitution, etc. I have posted … Continue reading →

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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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