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Methuen Rep Primary Results by Precinct

Posted on September 22, 2008 by billmanzi

I have attached the results of the Campbell-Dibella State Representatives Democratic Primary in pdf. format. Campbell-Dibella

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Governor Stymies Police Unions

Posted on September 22, 2008 by billmanzi

Governor Patrick unveiled his new regulations that allow the use of flagmen on certain state road jobs, inserting a late provision that short circuited the unions ability to use local collective bargaining agreements or ordinances to force local police onto … Continue reading →

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Lets get ready to rumble- Debate formats set

Posted on September 22, 2008 by billmanzi

The Presidential debate formats have been agreed to, with a format that will allow for a wide ranging debate between the two presidential candidates. From the New York Times: The Obama and McCain campaigns have agreed to an unusual free-flowing … Continue reading →

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The Francis Roberge Bridge

Posted on September 22, 2008 by billmanzi

I was delighted to host the dedication of the new bridge connecting Osgood Street and Hampshire Street to Francis (Franny) Roberge, a true political character who contributed so much to Methuen. Franny Roberge served as a member of Methuen’s Charter … Continue reading →

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Battleground Ohio

Posted on September 20, 2008 by billmanzi

The Marist survey has come out with some numbers for the key battlegrounds, including Ohio. The race in Ohio is a dead heat, with a very slight edge overall for Obama. From the Marist poll: It’s a Tossup: The race … Continue reading →

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Can We solve it?

Posted on September 20, 2008 by billmanzi

The new “we can solve it” ad. Maybe we can solve it, but not if we keep listening to the oil apologists who say that we must keep shipping billions of dollars overseas to hostile nations because that is what … Continue reading →

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Obama: McCain Fundamentally Wrong

Posted on September 20, 2008 by billmanzi

The Obama response, with cameos by Phil Gramm and Carly Fiorina. I thought both Fiorina and Gramm had joined Dick Cheney at that “undisclosed location”.

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Obama McCain trade shots over advisors

Posted on September 20, 2008 by billmanzi

The newest ad wars, with McCain attacking Obama over the association with ex-Fannie Mae CEO Franklin Raines. McCain, reeling from the change in tone in the campaign since the economic meltdown on Wall Street, will try to tie Obama to … Continue reading →

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Obama introduces Social Security

Posted on September 19, 2008 by billmanzi

You knew it was coming. Obama strikes at a sensitive subject in light of the meltdown on Wall Street, the Bush plan, supported by McCain, to privatize Social Security and invest those funds on Wall Street. Has to be considered … Continue reading →

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McCain battles for Michigan

Posted on September 19, 2008 by billmanzi

Michigan continues to be a focal point of both campaigns. McCain here talks up his solutions to the economic problems facing Michigan. I see tax credits for development of “clean auto” technology mentioned. McCain has been staunchly against tax credits … Continue reading →

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