Author Archives: billmanzi

Electoral Map Shootout- Final

Posted on November 5, 2012 by billmanzi

Well I have taken my time, but here is my final electoral map. Of course I have received, via twitter, the final electoral map of Ted Panos. It is an interesting contrast to mine, and not just because we have … Continue reading →

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IT Privatization in Methuen

Posted on November 5, 2012 by billmanzi

I have really not paid much attention on this blog to local matters since I came back, but the Methuen City Council tonight takes up the concept of privatizing the City Information Technology Department. (Disclosure: While Mayor I drew the … Continue reading →

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The Panos Electoral Map

Posted on November 4, 2012 by billmanzi

The Ted Panos electoral map has arrived, and the race for electoral bragging rights is on. I am examining his map, and in the spirit of trying to one up Ted I will start by pointing out that he should … Continue reading →

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Weekly Appearance on WCAP

Posted on November 3, 2012 by billmanzi

My weekly appearance on WCAP this past Friday, talking with Teddy, Mara, and Todd about the politics of the day. Always a good time with a great group. Follow this group on twitter. @tedpanos @maradolan @billmanzi

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How Would President Romney Deal With Fiscal Cliff?

Posted on November 2, 2012 by billmanzi

A post without poll numbers? Will miracles never cease. A couple of days back I talked about what might happen if President Obama won re-election and was faced with decisions on the fiscal cliff. There has been plenty of talk … Continue reading →

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Mitt's Swing State Blues

Posted on November 1, 2012 by billmanzi

Since we have been all polls all the time why change today? Wall Street Journal/NBC/Marist has arrived with three key swing state numbers, from New Hampshire, Iowa, and Wisconsin. They all show President Obama holding onto small leads that have … Continue reading →

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Back to the Electoral Map

Posted on October 31, 2012 by billmanzi

It is time to re-visit the electoral map. I have made my first changes, which include moving Virginia from toss-up to Barack Obama, moving FLA from Romney to toss-up, and moving NH from toss-up to Barack Obama, My new map … Continue reading →

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The Song is Over- Warren Opens Lead on Brown in Suffolk Survey

Posted on October 30, 2012 by billmanzi

Just as the Globe released a new poll yesterday on the Senate race David Paleologos and Suffolk have hit the streets with their own numbers. It is not good news for Scott Brown. From the Suffolk press release: “Elizabeth Warren … Continue reading →

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WCAP Podcast

Posted on October 30, 2012 by billmanzi

It was great to join Teddy Panos, Mara Dolan, and Todd Robbins on the big morning show on 980 am WCAP this past Friday, and every Friday morning. I always have a great time, and we are able to have … Continue reading →

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Globe Poll Has Senate Dead Heat

Posted on October 30, 2012 by billmanzi

A new Boston Globe survey has Scott Brown with a slight lead over Elizabeth Warren. The results were published yesterday, and I have just bumped into the top-line numbers this morning. Those numbers please! Scott Brown leads Elizabeth Warren by … Continue reading →

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