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Clinton, Obama run tight

Posted on February 6, 2008 by billmanzi

Senator Hillary Clinton carried some key big states, including her home state of New York, Massachusetts, and California on a Super Tuesday that had a delegate and state count that was pretty close between Clinton and Barack Obama. According to … Continue reading →

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McCain Moves Closer

Posted on February 6, 2008 by billmanzi

Scoring some big wins last night John McCain moved closer to the Republican nomination, but he failed to deliver a decisive knockout blow to either of his rivals. McCain claimed California late last night, cementing his hold on the delegate … Continue reading →

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Clinton, Obama Race tightens nationally

Posted on February 3, 2008 by billmanzi

Hillary Clinton’s large national lead has evaporated in a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. Two days before voters in 24 states go to their polling places, 47 percent of likely Democratic voters said they back Clinton and 43 percent said … Continue reading →

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McCain in wide lead in new poll

Posted on February 3, 2008 by billmanzi

Senator John McCain’s momentum continues to build, with a new Washington Post-ABC News poll showing him with a commanding lead nationally amongst Republican voters. McCain leads former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney 48 percent to 24 percent among probable GOP voters … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Predictions Open Thread

Posted on February 3, 2008 by billmanzi

Leave those Super Bowl predictions here for bragging rights. I predict that the Patriots will win by a score of 28-17. Is there a political divide on this question? For at least one day lets all get together and hate … Continue reading →

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Cape Wind Author to Visit Methuen

Posted on February 2, 2008 by billmanzi

Cape Wind author Wendy Williams will visit Methuen to give a talk and sign books on March 4th at 7:00 p.m. in the Great Hall, Searles Building. This event will be free to the public and is sponsored by the … Continue reading →

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Statement on Police Chief Joseph Solomon

Posted on February 1, 2008 by billmanzi

A Statement From Mayor William M. Manzi, III Regarding Police Chief Joseph Solomon Today, my office issued a notice to Police Chief Joseph Solomon pursuant to the Massachusetts Civil Service Law. Chief Solomon was informed that a hearing will be … Continue reading →

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Republican Rumble in California

Posted on January 31, 2008 by billmanzi

Senator John Mccain and Mitt Romney engaged in a real barn-burner of a debate, with both engaging in charge and counter-charge over who is the real conservative and dealing with some real specifics. McCain charged Romney with raising taxes disguised … Continue reading →

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Edwards to drop out of Race

Posted on January 30, 2008 by billmanzi

Reuters is reporting that John Edwards will drop out of the Democratic Presidential race in a speech in New Orleans today at 1:00. There is no word of a potential endorsement, but my money is on Obama receiving that ultimately. … Continue reading →

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Guiliani to drop out, endorse McCain

Posted on January 29, 2008 by billmanzi

NBC News is reporting that Rudy Guiliani, the former Republican frontrunner, will drop out of the Republican Presidential race and endorse John McCain in California on Wednesday. It is a nice pickup for McCain, and reflects the real disdain the … Continue reading →

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