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Author Archives: billmanzi
Any Party Switchers Out There?
Any Democrats think that Scott Brown won last nights debate, or any Republicans think that Elizabeth Warren won the debate? Just curious about whether there are any folks looking at this from outside a totally partisan prism. My question does … Continue reading
Lets Get Ready to Rumble Round One
Elizabeth Warren and Scott Brown held the first in a series of debates last night and it didn’t take long for Scott Brown to come out swinging on the “character issue”, hitting Warren right off the bat on the so … Continue reading
Nevins Library Annual Book Sale
From the Nevins Library Web site! Friends of the Nevins Library Annual Book Sale begins with a paid Preview Night on Friday, September 21st 5:00PM to 8:00PM. Cost is $20.00 per person. On Saturday, September 22nd, the event runs from 9:00AM to … Continue reading
Why Romney Can't Make the Bold Move
Scott Lehigh wrote a great column today, trying to give Mitt Romney some advice that might help bring oxygen to a campaign turning blue. Lehigh made the common sense suggestion that Romney immediately call for the adoption of Simpson-Bowles in … Continue reading
The Blog is Back
The billmanzi.com blog, retired while I took a hiatus to run for Senate, is back. (Obviously much sooner than I would have preferred.) We will be back to talking with local, state, and national figures, and hopefully will have other … Continue reading
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The Ryan Proposal
Once again Paul Ryan has produced a “budget” for the U.S. House, taking aim at entitlement spending and claiming (again) to be making the tough choices that President Obama and the Democrats refuse to make. Does he hit the mark? … Continue reading
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Michael Collins, the Father of Ireland
A “reprint” of my piece from last year on Michael Collins, which was published in the Tribune. Happy St Patrick’s Day. As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day it seems fitting to remember and honor the man that Irish historian Tim … Continue reading
Methuen Primary Results Local Races
Methuen Democratic Town Committee William Manzi III 477 Stephen Zanni 440 Matthew Kraunelis 415 Joseph Bella 412 James Atkinson 397 Linda Harvey 394 Lisa Yarid Ferry 386 Thomas Firth III 381 Eleni Varitimos 377 Barbara Degaspe 376 William Toomey 375 … Continue reading
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