Author Archives: billmanzi

If I Only Had a Heart

Posted on September 25, 2011 by billmanzi

Don’t mean to pile on, but the woes of Texas Governor Rick Perry just keep getting worse, as the Republican flavor of the week seems to have gone sour. Perry’s performance has been criticized as woeful, which it was. But … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry and the 7 Ps

Posted on September 24, 2011 by billmanzi

Although I did not have the pleasure of watching the Republican debate live I have managed to catch a few clips, and what I am looking at is not pretty. I have never seen a major candidate implode like Rick … Continue reading →

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Perry Leads Romney in FLA

Posted on September 23, 2011 by billmanzi

A new Quinnipiac University poll shows Texas Governor Rick Perry leading the pack in FLA, but as is the case with polling there were some interesting tidbits in the data. In the straight matchup Perry leads Romney 28% to 22%, … Continue reading →

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Romney Holds Big Lead in NH

Posted on September 22, 2011 by billmanzi

Our old friend David Paleologos and Suffolk released a poll yesterday detailing Mitt Romney’s continuing big lead in New Hampshire over the rest of the Republican field. I have watched as national polls continue to show a surging Rick Perry, … Continue reading →

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How the Race Was Won or Go West Young Man

Posted on September 21, 2011 by billmanzi

The Methuen Mayoral primary results are in, with Al Dinuccio topping the ticket, and Steve Zanni finishing second. Both Ken Willette and Jack Cronin finished some distance back, in third and fourth place respectively. So what happened, and what is … Continue reading →

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Methuen Mayor Primary Results

Posted on September 20, 2011 by billmanzi

The Methuen Mayoral primary results are in: Dinuccio: 1247 Zanni: 1171 Willette: 751 Cronin: 615 Congratulations to all four candidates. Al Dinuccio meets Steve Zanni in the final.

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The President Lays Down a Marker

Posted on September 20, 2011 by billmanzi

President Obama unveiled his “deficit reduction” package yesterday, and it has drawn scorn from Republicans and praise from Democrats. The President proposes “savings” of $3.61 trillion, which would include $1.5 trillion in additional revenue, principally from tax code changes that … Continue reading →

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Primary Day in Methuen Today

Posted on September 20, 2011 by billmanzi

Today is primary day in Methuen, with the race for Mayor being the only contest on the ballot. The candidates are John Cronin, Ken Willette, Al Dinuccio, and Steve Zanni. Best of luck to all the candidates. Get out and … Continue reading →

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Mayor Manzi Names Alketa Niko As September’s Artist of The Month

Posted on September 19, 2011 by billmanzi

Mayor William M. Manzi has named Alketa (Kate) Niko as September’s Artist of the Month. Kate was born in Albania, Europe. She started painting when she was in elementary school and was soon recognized as very talented artist. She then … Continue reading →

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Setti Warren Wins Haverhill Straw Poll

Posted on September 17, 2011 by billmanzi

Mayor Setti Warren won a big victory today at the Haverhill Democratic Committee straw poll, where he won over 46% of the overall vote. Mayor Warren spoke to the assembled Democrats, joining fellow candidates Bob Massie, Tom Conroy, Marisa Defranco, … Continue reading →

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