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Campbell Coasts in Methuen
State Representative Linda Dean Campbell coasted to victory in todays primary, winning by a margin by a 54-46 percent margin, or about 450 votes. I will post the full precinct by precinct results first thing tommorow. My congratulations to Rep. … Continue reading
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Carly Fiorina Explains Tax Breaks for Offshoring
Yes former CEO Carly Fiorina explains why John McCain continues to support tax breaks for companies that send jobs overseas and keep profits overseas. Fiorina’s point on low marginal tax rates drawing business is correct. What is left out or … Continue reading
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Carly Fiorina Presents:
Former H.P. CEO Carly Fiorina has said that Sarah Palin would not be qualified to run a Fortune 500 Company like H.P., but she certainly would be qualified to be the Vice President of the United States. Carly Fiorina was … Continue reading
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Gambling on McCain
A new Obama ad that has extra bite in light of the economic meltdown on Wall Street, with major financial houses going belly up after “gambling” incorrectly on housing prices and sub-prime mortgages.
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McCain Called to task for the low road
A new Obama ad, again calling McCain to task for the distortions contained in his ads. McCain has been placed on the defensive by claims made in his ads that are clearly false, and which he continues to cling to. … Continue reading
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Campbell For Representative
Tommorow is the Democratic primary in Methuen where we have a State Reps race, with the incumbent Linda Dean Campbell facing Attorney Chris Dibella. I urge voters to turn out and support Representative Campbell’s re-election. Representative Campbell is a freshman … Continue reading
Obama sharpens Message
The campaigns continue to fight over the turf called “change”. The latest Obama ad, hitting McCain on his cozy relationship with lobbyists.
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Clinton-Palin SNL “Joint Statement”
SNL returns with a great opening bit featuring “Hillary and Sarah”. You knew it was coming, but great stuff anyway.
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Lt Governor Murray in Methuen
Lt. Governor Tim Murray visited Methuen recently, touring our city with Representative Linda Dean Campbell. We brought Lt Governor Murray to tour our High School, (which is scheduled for a major renovation) he visited the Arlington Neighborhood’s brand new community … Continue reading
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The Battlegound States: PA, FLA, Ohio
Quinnipiac University has unveiled a September 11 survey of three key swing states, FLA, Ohio, and PA. The data reflect a positive bounce for McCain based on the Palin choice in all three states, but show Obama ahead in two … Continue reading
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