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McCain Scores a Direct Hit

Posted on July 6, 2010 by billmanzi

Senator John McCain, locked in a bitter primary fight with former Congressman J.D. Hayworth, has scored a direct hit with a new ad ripping Hayworth apart for his appearance as a paid pitchman for a shady company selling information on … Continue reading →

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Cahill Takes the Plunge

Posted on July 5, 2010 by billmanzi

Treasurer Tim Cahill, plunging in the polls, has decided to try to stanch the bleeding by making a media buy in the dead of summer. Cahill is using the internet ad he unveiled a couple of weeks back for television, … Continue reading →

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Steele on the Ropes Again

Posted on July 5, 2010 by billmanzi

GOP Chairman Michael Steele is under withering fire from key members of his own party over remarks he made last week questioning our ability to win in Afghanistan and calling that war one of “Obama’s choosing”. The reaction from the … Continue reading →

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The President on Jobs and Solar

Posted on July 5, 2010 by billmanzi

The President spent his weekly address time speaking of the need for job growth and cited two solar companies who are locating manufacturing facilities in the United States. Manufacturing, or the lack thereof, has been a critical factor in our … Continue reading →

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Governors Race Polling

Posted on June 29, 2010 by billmanzi

The Boston Globe released a poll on the Governor’s race a couple of days ago, and it showed a couple of interesting variables. Patrick led the poll, as he has done consistently, by 7 points over Charlie Baker 38-31. The … Continue reading →

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The President on Financial Reform

Posted on June 27, 2010 by billmanzi

The President spent his weekly address dealing with the financial reform package that has just moved forward in Congress. He has spoken forcefully on this matter before, and he is looking for a bill to be on his desk by … Continue reading →

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Priscilla Diaz Wins June S.O.A.R. Award

Posted on June 24, 2010 by billmanzi

Priscilla has been selected for this award because she has been an inspiration since she first arrived to Methuen High School as a Junior just 21 months ago. Priscilla left her mother, other family members and friends, and her country … Continue reading →

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Harry Reid On the Ropes in Nevada

Posted on June 24, 2010 by billmanzi

Majority Leader Harry Reid has the Republican opponent he had hoped for in Tea Party favorite Sharron Angle in Nevada, but still trails her by 11 points in the latest Rasmussen survey. Reid is already up on the air, slamming … Continue reading →

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Patrick Lead Narrows

Posted on June 23, 2010 by billmanzi

Rasmussen has released a new survey on the Massachusetts Governors race, with Deval Patrick leading Charlie Baker by seven points, 41-34%. Tim Cahill continues to place third, with 16%, which appears to be where he is stuck in the last … Continue reading →

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New Cahill (Internet) Ad

Posted on June 22, 2010 by billmanzi

Tim Cahill, still suffering from lagging poll numbers, took to the Internet with a new ad this week. Cahill has switched media consultants again, with Tad Devine leaving the campaign and Democratic media guru David Heller coming on board. The … Continue reading →

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