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Author Archives: billmanzi
Jerry Brown Steps in It
Jerry Brown, responding to a Meg Whitman ad in California featuring Bill Clinton criticizing his record as Governor, mocked Clinton in some impromptu remarks that were taped, creating a media furor. (Both clips are below). The fight between Clinton and … Continue reading
Posted in National News
Tagged California Governors Race, Jerry Brown, Meg Whitman, Mike Murphy
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Campaigning, With a Touch of Comedy
The ad wars continue in the Governor’s race in Massachusetts, with the candidates injecting some humor and adding new websites to tweak each other. The Dems have put up a website called Charlie Baker’s World to highlight inconsistencies in his … Continue reading
Posted in State News
Tagged Charlie Baker, Deval Patrick, Massachusetts Governors Race, Treasurer Tim Cahill
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The Whitman- Brown Ad War
I know we have a lively Governor’s race right here in Massachusetts, but the Meg Whitman-Jerry Brown battle in California will have national repercussions. Whitman has spent about $100 million of her own money in this fight, and it is … Continue reading
Governor Patrick Takes to the Air
Governor Deval Patrick took to the air today, releasing his first TV spot, trying to contrast his “values” with his opponents. The Governor talked about balancing budgets, and doing so through a combination of cuts and “revenue” increases that allowed … Continue reading
The Mayor's Corner With Guy Glodis
Worcester County Sheriff and candidate for Auditor Guy Glodis was my guest on the Mayor’s Corner last week. Guy talked about the Auditor’s race and his goals for that office. (I have endorsed Guy Glodis in this race)
2nd Essex and Middlesex District Senate Debate
Lets travel outside of Methuen and take a look at the State Senate debate in the race to replace Democratic Senator Susan Tucker. Both Democrats and Republicans debated in the Tribune newsroom. I have posted both debates here.
James Angelone III is September Artist of Month
Methuen Artist’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office Born and raised in Methuen, James grew up in a family filled with a respect for the arts. Various family members have displayed talents ranging from performing in Vaudeville to apprenticing … Continue reading
Posted in Methuen
Tagged City of Methuen, Mayor Bill Manzi, Methuen Artist of the month
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And They Turn the 3/4 Pole
The Governor’s race, with Labor Day upon us, is beginning to really take off. Charlie Baker is up on the air with a new ad, and is in today’s Herald complaining that a new Deval Patrick mail piece is a … Continue reading
Posted in State News
Tagged Charlie Baker, Deval Patrick, Massachusetts Governors Race, Treasurer Tim Cahill
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