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Kennedy Endorsement Video

Posted on January 28, 2008 by billmanzi

I have put up the video of today’s Barack Obama endorsement by Caroline Kennedy and Ted Kennedy. A nice coup for Barack Obama. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/mmedia/player/wpniplayer_viral.swf?thisObj=fo771260&vid=012808-5v_title

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Ogonowski to challenge Kerry

Posted on January 28, 2008 by billmanzi

In an announcement that had been expected Republican Jim Ogonowski announced he will run against Senator John Kerry. Ogonowski, who outperformed expectations in his Fifth Congressional run against Niki Tsongas, will run on issues he highlighted in that race, including … Continue reading →

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Ted Kennedy to Endorse Obama

Posted on January 27, 2008 by billmanzi

The Boston Globe is reporting that Senator Ted Kennedy will endorse Barack Obama tommorow, joining Caroline Kennedy and Senator Obama at American University in Washington to formalize the endorsement. This is a significant endorsement for Obama, as Ted Kennedy brings … Continue reading →

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Obama Wins South Carolina Big

Posted on January 26, 2008 by billmanzi

Barack Obama won the South Carolina primary in convincing fashion tonight. The election, tinged with bitterness, puts Obama back on the winning trail after consecutive losses in New Hampshire and Nevada. The election sharpened the attention on race, and Obama … Continue reading →

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The Dracut Methuen Inter-Municipal Agreement

Posted on January 25, 2008 by billmanzi

Methuen has concluded a major agreement on sewer infrastructure with the Town of Dracut that will bring enormous benefit to Methuen, as well as Dracut. In summary the highlights of this agreement are as follows. 1) Dracut will construct infrastructure … Continue reading →

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Guiliani Fading Fast

Posted on January 24, 2008 by billmanzi

Rudy Guiliani’s strategy of passing over the early primaries and banking on later wins to salvage the Republican nomination appears to be the wrong strategy for the wrong candidate. A new Florida survey shows how bad the situation really is. … Continue reading →

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Senator Kerry in Methuen

Posted on January 24, 2008 by billmanzi

I was pleased to welcome Senator John Kerry to Methuen yesterday. Senator Kerry and I discussed many topics of concern to Methuen, including our inability to handle additional burdens on the property tax. He was gracious, and spent about 45 … Continue reading →

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Clinton and Obama End Truce

Posted on January 22, 2008 by billmanzi

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama took off the gloves at the Democratic debate in South Carolina yesterday, exchanging accusations and insults. This exchange comes after party elders reportedly urged former President Clinton to tone down his criticisms of Mr. Obama. … Continue reading →

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Massive Blaze in Lawrence

Posted on January 21, 2008 by billmanzi

A 7 alarm fire has devastated an entire city block in our neighboring city of Lawrence. The blaze started at around 2:30 a.m. and is centered in the South Union and Market Street areas. The firefighters are battling in difficult … Continue reading →

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Patrick Rolls the Dice

Posted on January 20, 2008 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick will use a portion of prospective casino licensing revenue to fund a shortfall in lottery revenue dedicated to local aid in his budget proposal due on Wednesday. The Globe reports: In a challenge to lawmakers to accept … Continue reading →

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