Author Archives: billmanzi

Battleground Michigan No More

Posted on October 3, 2008 by billmanzi

The McCain campaign, seeing the handwriting on the wall, yesterday pulled resources out of Michigan, conceding the state to Barack Obama. The decision will allow McCain to focus scarce resources to other states where the campaign feels they can be … Continue reading →

Posted in Electoral Map, National News | Leave a comment

Palin-Biden Debate. Who won?

Posted on October 3, 2008 by billmanzi

The hype is over, the talking heads have spoken. Who won? Palin without a doubt exceeded expectations, and drove the debate at times. Biden got his major themes across and was a steady hand at the wheel. It appears to … Continue reading →

Posted in National News | 11 Comments

Debate Preview- Palin on the Supreme Court

Posted on October 2, 2008 by billmanzi

Is this a preview of things to come tonight? Well maybe Katie Couric slipped Joe Biden the questions before she asked them. I wonder what you think. Who sounds better? Who will win tonights debate? Does Palin win just by … Continue reading →

Posted in National News | 7 Comments

Bush calls for House Action

Posted on October 2, 2008 by billmanzi

President Bush calls for action by the U.S. House on the bailout package passed by the Senate. Will it have an impact in the House, and if so will it be a positive one? Does the House pass this? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/26992364#26992364

Posted in National News | Leave a comment

Governor Patrick Cuts Budget

Posted on October 2, 2008 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick announced today a sweeping set of action items, including a seven percent across the board cut in the executive branch, as well as ordering the Secretary of Transportation to draw legislation abolishing the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority. He … Continue reading →

Posted in State News | 1 Comment

The Local Aid Issue

Posted on October 2, 2008 by billmanzi

As we see economic problems overtaking federal and state government it is a necessity to begin the planning process in case the situation gets bleaker. On that basis I have this week ordered our Department Heads to begin planning for … Continue reading →

Posted in Methuen, State News | Leave a comment

Methuen Boys and Girls Club Spelling Bee

Posted on October 2, 2008 by billmanzi

The Methuen Boys and Girls Club Project is hosting a Spelling Bee on Saturday, November 1st (between 3-8 p.m.) at the CGS, and is in need of volunteers as Spelling Bee Coaches, Judges and Food/Raffle Table Managers. For more information … Continue reading →

Posted in Methuen | 1 Comment

Palin on Energy

Posted on October 2, 2008 by billmanzi

Governor Sarah Palin, one of the worlds foremost experts on energy (according to John McCain), takes another trick question from an audience member and gives a tour de force on oil supplies. Hopefully she will clarify her comments at tonights … Continue reading →

Posted in National News | 5 Comments

Obama surges in key states

Posted on October 2, 2008 by billmanzi

Quinnipiac University Polling Institute released their swing state polling data yesterday, and it shows a remarkable swing towards Barack Obama in the key battlegrounds of Florida, PA, and Ohio. Obama is better positioned on the ecomony than McCain, and appears … Continue reading →

Posted in Electoral Map, National News | 2 Comments

Austerity?

Posted on October 2, 2008 by billmanzi

An interesting column in yesterday’s Globe op-ed, calling for the government to reign in spending and the deficits. No doubt a minority view at this point, and almost laughable with the government throwing around $700 billion dollar bailouts like quarters. … Continue reading →

Posted in National News | 1 Comment