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Baker Launches "Had Enough" Tour

Posted on May 18, 2010 by billmanzi

Republican Charlie Baker has launched the “had enough” tour, unveiling a new campaign slogan and internet ad targeting Governor Patrick and Treasurer Tim Cahill. With criticism of his campaign beginning to ramp up Baker does apparently need to shake things … Continue reading →

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RGA Continues to Pound Cahill

Posted on May 16, 2010 by billmanzi

The RGA assault on Tim Cahill continues unabated, and the latest Rasmussen poll shows it is having some impact. Today’s Herald has some commentary on the Cahill situation, with Howie Carr telling Cahill to “man up” or get out. Carr … Continue reading →

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The President on Financial Reform

Posted on May 15, 2010 by billmanzi

The President continues the drumbeat on financial reform, talking about the benefits of reform, specifically Main Street benefits. The President knows that this is a political winner, and I think the Republicans know it as well. I would expect the … Continue reading →

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Negative Ads Hurting Cahill?

Posted on May 12, 2010 by billmanzi

A new Rasmussen survey shows Governor Patrick widening his lead over his two main opponents, with independent Tim Cahill falling badly into third place. From Rasmussen: Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has gained ground over the past month and now earns … Continue reading →

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Breanah O’Handley Wins May Soar Award

Posted on May 11, 2010 by billmanzi

Congratulations to Breanah, the May SOAR award winner. Reason(s) for Recognition: Breanah is a young woman who has matured greatly from her freshman year. She is a model student, actively involved in all her academic and inclusion classes. Breanah is … Continue reading →

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Meg Whitman on the Descent

Posted on May 10, 2010 by billmanzi

The California Governor’s race is one that should have it all, and as we get closer the Republican race has begun to heat up. The Democrats have paved the way for former Democratic Governor Jerry Brown to be the nominee … Continue reading →

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President Obama on Health Care Reform

Posted on May 8, 2010 by billmanzi

With health care reform one month old the President reviews some of the upfront benefits of the changes, including help for seniors in the “donut hole”, health care tax breaks for small business, a patients bill of rights, and a … Continue reading →

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The Problem with Arbitrators

Posted on May 8, 2010 by billmanzi

The award of a 19% pay raise through an arbitrators ruling for Boston firefighters has caused some real political tumult, with firefighters praising the decision and Mayor Menino and managers throughout the Commonwealth just shaking their heads in disbelief. The … Continue reading →

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Mayor Manzi Names Michael Gueli as May Artist of the Month

Posted on May 7, 2010 by billmanzi

Methuen Artist’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office Mayor William M. Manzi has named Michael Gueli as May’s Artist of the Month. Gueli is a graduate of Central Catholic High School and Northeastern University. In his free time Mike … Continue reading →

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Cahill Hits Haley and Republicans

Posted on May 6, 2010 by billmanzi

Tim Cahill struck back again at the million dollar ad buy unleashed on him by the Republican Governor’s Association, hitting the RGA chairman Haley Barbour and the Republican Party in general. Cahill’s attack shows how difficult it will be for … Continue reading →

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