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Clinton Replaces Campaign Manager

Posted on February 10, 2008 by billmanzi

MSNBC is reporting that Clinton campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle is being replaced. From MSNBC: Democratic Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton replaced campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle with longtime aide Maggie Williams on Sunday, a staff shake-up coming just hours after … Continue reading →

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Mayors Unite

Posted on February 10, 2008 by billmanzi

I attended an ed-board meeting with the Eagle Tribune and the Mayors that constitute the Merrimack Valley Mayor’s coalition last week. The subject was municipal finance, and the dire condition of the cities and towns of the Merrimack Valley. It … Continue reading →

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Obama Sweeps Clinton

Posted on February 10, 2008 by billmanzi

Senator Barack Obama won convincingly in three contests last night, putting further pressure on Hillary Clinton. In Louisiana Obama romped. Those numbers: Louisiana: Obama 57% Clinton 36% Other 7% In Washington Obama also romped. Washington: Obama 68% Clinton 31% Other … Continue reading →

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McCain Express Slows

Posted on February 10, 2008 by billmanzi

John McCains drive towards the Republican nomination slowed last night, with losses in Kansas and Louisiana and a narrow victory in Washington. In Kansas the results McCain was outright whooped by Huckabee, with the results as follows. Kansas: Huckabee 60% … Continue reading →

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McCain and Streisand

Posted on February 9, 2008 by billmanzi

My thanks to blog contributor DJ, who has pointed out a great video that brings John McCains admiration for Barbara Streisand out in the open. This is especially for Jules and the Teacher Lady, who suspect McCain of a secret … Continue reading →

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Methuen Election Results

Posted on February 9, 2008 by billmanzi

I will post all of the Methuen election results in separate files. Democratic Town Committee Election Results Methuen Presidential Preference Presidential Preference Republican Republican Town Committee

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Methuen Reads 2008

Posted on February 8, 2008 by billmanzi

This month, the library kicked of its “Methuen Reads, 2008” campaign. The idea is to have everyone in our city read the same book and talk about the ideas, themes, characters and story they find in it. The project sponsored … Continue reading →

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State of the City Address

Posted on February 8, 2008 by billmanzi

I have attached the annual State of the City Address I delivered to the Methuen Board of Trade last night. Read the Tribune story here. My thanks to the Board of Trade and the Methuen Senior Center for their hospitality. … Continue reading →

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Romney Taps Out

Posted on February 7, 2008 by billmanzi

Mitt Romney, bowing to the inevitable after a less than stellar Super Tuesday showing, dropped from the presidential race today. If Romney were to have any viability after Tuesday a strictly two man race was needed between him and McCain. … Continue reading →

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Battleground Virginia

Posted on February 7, 2008 by billmanzi

The Clinton and Obama campaigns are focusing on the state of Virginia as a key battle in this very tight race for the Democratic nomination. Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia will all hold contests next Tuesday, creating a … Continue reading →

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