Author Archives: billmanzi

Gavin Newsom Withdraws

Posted on December 6, 2009 by billmanzi

In a post made some time ago I had pointed to the California Governors race as one that was going to be very interesting. It will still be interesting, but maybe a little less so now that San Francisco Mayor … Continue reading →

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The President on Jobs

Posted on December 5, 2009 by billmanzi

The President spends his weekly address talking jobs, after the White House jobs summit and a new unemployment report showed a slight dip in the unemployment rate. The relatively good news on unemployment was a welcome relief from the string … Continue reading →

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The President Surges in Afghanistan

Posted on December 1, 2009 by billmanzi

President Obama spoke tonight to an audience at West Point, detailing plans to add thirty thousand troops in Afghanistan but calling for a finite time frame for the mission of building Afghanistan’s military and governmental infrastructure. He spoke of the … Continue reading →

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Jobs Jobs Jobs

Posted on December 1, 2009 by billmanzi

Today’s Globe has an editorial promoting the idea of tax incentives for private industry that would promote job creation. And yesterdays New York Times featured a piece by Paul Krugman calling for further federal spending to promote job creation. With … Continue reading →

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The Duke Weighs In

Posted on November 30, 2009 by billmanzi

Former Governor Michael Dukakis threw his support this weekend behind Congressman Michael Capuano in the Democratic primary for the United States Senate. Michael Dukakis still has a strong following in the Democratic Party, and I believe the Dukakis endorsement will … Continue reading →

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Governor's Race Rasmussen Poll

Posted on November 28, 2009 by billmanzi

A new Rasmussen survey shows a very tight Governor’s race, with Governor Deval Patrick holding a narrowing lead over Republican Charlie Baker and Independent Tim Cahill. In that three way race Patrick comes in at 33%, with Baker at 28%, … Continue reading →

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Santa Parade Highlights in Methuen

Posted on November 25, 2009 by billmanzi

We had the Santa Parade in Methuen Saturday, and we were blessed with great weather and huge crowds. My thanks to Jill Stackelin, Dennis Marcello, and all of the volunteers who made the Parade such a huge success. The Grand … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Jules Gordon

Posted on November 24, 2009 by billmanzi

Yes I realize he has been kicking the tar out of me but today we recognize and congratulate Jules Gordon on the occasion of his birthday. May he have many more!!!! Now lets keep kicking the stuffing out of those … Continue reading →

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Grand Opening Butlers and Bars

Posted on November 23, 2009 by billmanzi

Congratulations to Deborah Ingalls, the owner of Butlers and Bars, who opened a new location at 19 Hampshire Street in Downtown Methuen. Deb had a great kickoff at the new location Saturday evening, and I wish her all the best.

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Reid Hits Sixty

Posted on November 23, 2009 by billmanzi

The first major test on the health care bill for Majority Leader Harry Reid occurred Saturday, and he managed to hold his caucus intact, pushing the bill forward with sixty votes. Despite Reid’s victory the bill faces major hurdles in … Continue reading →

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